11-21-2017, 07:32 PM
I'm looking at replacing the leadscrew on my lathe (Takisawa TSL1000D) as its very worn, but its a 30x4mm pitch and I'm having trouble sourcing that particular size.
30x6mm is quite common.
The manual for the lathe states that it can come with one of 3 leadscrew options - 6TPI, 4mm, or 6mm.
Without thinking about it too hard, if I changed from 4mm to 6mm pitch would it be a simple case of gearing the input down using different change gears to achieve the same threading pitches?
I know gearing it down would mess with the feed rates too, but I'm less concerned about that.
Steve
30x6mm is quite common.
The manual for the lathe states that it can come with one of 3 leadscrew options - 6TPI, 4mm, or 6mm.
Without thinking about it too hard, if I changed from 4mm to 6mm pitch would it be a simple case of gearing the input down using different change gears to achieve the same threading pitches?
I know gearing it down would mess with the feed rates too, but I'm less concerned about that.
Steve