into linear motion. Very often, the positioning accuracy, as well as the travel speed and acceleration, have to endure extreme demands. As a result of axial forces, acceleration and speed, the ball ...

To get the most out of ball screws, they must be protected from coolants and debris. Today’s machines tools routinely operate on a 24/7 basis with little, if any, downtime allowed for routine ...

With so many different ball screws on the market and the attendant flood of data from manufacturers, designers can have a tough time sorting out what truly affects ball-screw performance. Information ...