Re: Material Choice

On Wed, 29 May 2024 12:07:36 -0700, Bob La Londe <none@none.com99>
wrote:

I need to make a mounting adapter for the the ballscrew I plan to use on
the Y axis of the Hurco mill.  On hand I have oodles (not quite a crap
ton) of 6061, a little bit of MIC6, a little ATP 5, some 7075 (bought
for a "special" project), and a decent amount of 4140HT not reserved for
anything.
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The 7075 would likely be the best of the aluminum alloys.  Its the
strongest, but like I said.  I bought it for a "special" project.
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The strongest by a lot would be the 4140HT, but it has its issues.  Its
tough to machine, but I can do it.   It would have the least flex, or
compression, but it can warp during machining.  I do have a toy surface
grinder, but it has no coolant setup.  I have no desire to warp it even
more trying it grind it flat after machining.
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In between would be cast iron (very expensive) and mild steel (likely
1018) of which I have neither on hand suitable for this adapter.
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For context, the adapter will bolt onto the location where the old ball
nut was, and the new ball nut will bolt on to it.  It doesn't have to be
absolutely perfect, but it does need to be "pretty good."
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Ideas?  Suggestions?  Warnings?

 A sketch of the desired adapter plate would help.

I would use and design for 6061, and only if that cannot work, worry
about other materials, and the reason that 6061 flunked will be
informative.

Joe Gwinn