The degree to which a ball screw performs well in the field is the direct result of the process used to make it. Grinding, rolling, and whirling are the most common ways to thread ball screws. Some ...

Translating rotary motion to linear motion is a basic part of mechatronic design. Take a look at the nearest 3D-printer or CNC router — at least the Cartesian variety — and you’ll see some mechanism ...

Leadscrews can have fast leads up to 100 mm/rev that are both efficient and accurate. This type of thread is successful in high-speed automation, including semiconductor handling, laser scanning and ...