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Best leadscrews for i3??

Posted by Horse Renoir 
Best leadscrews for i3??
June 11, 2014 09:46AM
Hi all,
im looking to upgrade my i3 from standard m5 threaded to proper leadscrews but im having trouble finding which ones to use that will fit the X Ends and a supplier that doesnt charge a fortune for them ideally in the UK but anywhere will do. I'm also not sure whether or not to just get the leadscrew and use a flexible coupler to attach it or to get the motor with a built in leadscrew shaft, im not sure if there would be any benefit of choosing one over the other?

Does anyone know which i should get and which suppliers are good? is anyone currently using proper leadscrews on their i3? have they improved the print quality?

Kind regards
Re: Best leadscrews for i3??
June 11, 2014 09:58AM
I am also looking into upgrading My i3 to leadscrews in an effort to get rid of z-banding.

Has anyone got much experience of using them on an i3, and do they justify the price over el-cheapo 5mm threaded rod? I don't mind spending the money if they make a difference.

Would standard Acme/trapezoidal be a safer bet than something like Eichenberger high-helix?

Cheers.
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