Replacing ACME thread leadscrew with ball screw

Replacing ACME thread leadscrew with ball screw

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30 January 2020 at 18:03 #449882
dave bromell
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Would it be a no-no to use a bought in ball screw rather than make the acme thread shown in the plans. Laziness and lack of ability has driven this question, if I've made a goof,please be gentle !!

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30 January 2020 at 18:03 #31622
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30 January 2020 at 18:22 #449885
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See this thread regarding the possibility of ball-screws backdriving.
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