Strengths & Limitations: Belt Drive vs. Ball Screw Actuators
The challenge for mechanical automation systems in the past has been the successful conversion of rotational motion from…
Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 2: Ball Screw Preloads
Preloading is used to increase the feed accuracy and rigidity of ball screws. Why is this necessary? In many…
Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 1: Steel Ball Recirculation System and Characteristics
Ball screws are one of the many components seen throughout factory automation applications. Using the same concept seen…
Part II: Application Examples to Illustrate Ball Screw Selection
Introduction to Ball Screws The main function of a ball screw system is the efficient transfer of rotational…
Part I: Comparing Rolled Ball Screws and Ground Ball Screws
At a high level, ground and rolled ball screws appear to function nearly identically within a wide range…
Designing with Single Axis and Multi-Axis Actuators
The principles of linear motion are hundreds of years old. Throughout the years, the general principles of linear…
Size Does Matter…
Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: We have several linear motion setups in our production line, with a variety of…
Ball Screw Lubrication Tips: Application & Grease vs. Oil
When you forget to change the oil in your car’s engine, it won’t take long before you start…
Lead Screws vs. Ball Screws
Confused about the difference between lead screws and ball screws and when you should use each? You’re not the…
