Feature

Which type of ball screw should I choose?

Rotary motion can be converted to linear motion using a ball screw whilst, at the same time, converting torque to thrust – and vice versa. Ball screws can move heavy loads with high speed and accuracy.

02/11/2021 11:29:10

Apart from the train of hardened ball bearings that enable rotational motion, the ball screw consists of two main components: the threaded shaft and the nut, either of which can act as the traversing component.

Manufacturing process

Ground and rolled ball screws are both available in a wide variety of lengths, diameters, and load capacities. However, although they may seem to operate in an almost identical fashion, they are differentiated by their respective manufacturing processes...

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.