Coupling
Coupling
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CNC Couplings
High quality couplings are often made from Aluminium. Different types exist.
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Polymer Couplings
In several cases a sort of plastic tube have been used as a coupling between the motor shaft and the threaded rod.
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- aquarium tubing
- silicone tubing 4mm inner diam. - 6mm outer diam.
- polyurethane tubing
- pvc
- heatshrink tubing 3:1 ratio (12mm to 4mm) with adhesive
- vinyl end cap from hobby rc cars 4mm inner diam. - 10mm outer diam. - 22mm long
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As mentioned in this thread : http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,151801,151801
