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 ...

The debate over which type of screw is best continues. While amount of travel and backlash are often cited as useful differentiators, another one to consider is the manufacturing process and how it ...

Rolled thread ball screws are mechanical devices used to convert rotational motion into linear motion. They consist of a screw and a nut with ball bearings that roll between the threads of the screw ...

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 ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

Specifying the right ball screw for a given application will ensure machine accuracy, repeatability and life while minimizing the total cost of ownership. A ball screw drive translates rotational ...