Made a terrible mistake ( bearings fell out of ball screw) SOLVED

CrossFire ® XR
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Well I am just finishing up the XR build and the y axis ball screw ASSY was accidently removed from the screw and I nearly cried but it was an accident, so I need to move on. I might have put enough bearings back in to get a little work, but does anyone know if I can just purchase this ASSY or will I have to by the entire screw? This would hurt on shipping i imagine but anyone have any good ideas on what I could do??

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If you managed to find all the ball bearing’s there is a YouTube video that shows how to reinstall bearings. Or you can call Langmuir.

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Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, he lost some of the bearings. I did manage to get 3/4 back in and put everything back together but I cannot imagine it will last long.
Is there somewhere on Langmuir’s website that has parts list? I cannot seem to find it

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Langmuir has dedicated Xr support, give them a call.

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I believe you have to buy the entire screw

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You could try measuring the bearings and ordering from McMaster-Carr

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I would worry more about the bearings not being accurate. I would not try and run it with that many balls missing.

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I believe you are probably right. this is very frustrating, and I am hoping Langmuir will ship asap. I am afraid I am going to have to buy the entire screw which is gonna hurt but what will really get me is the shipping AHH. Oh well it happened, and I will purchase another.
Anyone think purchase the X screw instead and I could put the screws end to end then roll the assy from one to the other? I would think the shipping cost would be a ton less?

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If the bearing are the same that would work as long as you have some V blocks or even angle iron to hold them in alignment. I have seen bearing also come with a plastic lead screw to hold things in place during shipping.

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Just thought I would update and tell you Cameran in XR support is a hero. He not only got me the ball assy but it came without the screw and has an internal shaft to hold the bearings while shipping. He saved me!!

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Yes the support they give is top notch in my book