This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Lubricants on ball screws are as important to their performance and life as are their operating loads, speeds, ...

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 ...

A few simple tips for maintaining accurate, reliable ball screws. It's relatively simple to determine the lead accuracy of a ball screw before you buy it. Just ask the manufacturer and get a protocol.

Most inexpensive 3D printers use a type of lead screw to move some part of the printer in the vertical direction. A motor turns a threaded rod and that causes a nut to go up or down. The printer part ...

Super smooth: the updated linear-shift mechanism from UHV Design exploits a precision slideway to increase the translation speed (Courtesy: UHV Design) UHV Design, which specializes in the design, ...

Global production network: In February, Schaeffler started production of ball screw drives for steering systems at its plant in Xiangtan, China. Credit: Schaeffler. Schaeffler, a German manufacturer ...

Schaeffler, a German manufacturer of machine and car parts, has commenced production of ball screw drives (KGTs) for a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. KGTs are integral to advanced ...