This close-up of the ball contact in a profile projector shows a gothic arch. It consists of at least two radii slightly larger than the ball used, but offset so the raceway touches the ball on ...

Instead, the ball nut is matched to the screw by adjusting a variable dimension. This can be accomplished in several ways. One preloading method uses a double-nut system. Double nuts wedge the nut ...

The heat can easily damage a lead nut, especially a plastic or composite one. So most lead screws have a limited duty cycle, to allow heat time to dissipate. Ball screw and nut. Note circular ...

We’ve got mixed feelings about a new video from [AndysMachines] that details how he makes custom ball screws. On the one ... The mating nut was another. Rather than try to cut deep internal ...