leadscrew
Rotation becomes travel
A leadscrew is a threaded rod that converts rotational motion into linear motion.
Turning the screw moves a nut along its length with precision, making leadscrews essential in machine tools, 3D printers, and other devices requiring controlled positioning: The lathe's leadscrew advances the cutting tool at a steady rate.
Fiber for stitching
- pitchFrequency of sound
- nutHard-shelled seed
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
trapezoidal · spindle · drive · torque · backlash · start · handedness · right-hand
Rotating shaping machine
- feedSupply with sustenance
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- saddleMounted rider's seat
compound · tailstock · headstock · threading · jackscrew · vise · clamp
Converting between languages
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- gantryOverhead spanning framework
- axisRotation reference line
travel · stroke · servo · stage · slide · guide · table · automation
Degree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- repeatabilityCapacity for consistent duplication
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
resolution · alignment · runout · straightness · metrology · gauge · measurement · micron
Productive without waste
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- wearCarry on person
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- speedRate of motion
maintenance · grease · oil · contamination · seal · wiper · noise · heat
thread
Fiber for stitching
acme · trapezoidal · spindle · drive · torque · backlash · start · handedness · right-hand · left-hand
lathe
Rotating shaping machine
saddle · compound · tailstock · headstock · threading · jackscrew · vise · clamp
translation
Converting between languages
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- gantryOverhead spanning framework
axis · travel · stroke · servo · stage · slide · guide · table · automation · robotics
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- repeatabilityCapacity for consistent duplication
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
calibration · resolution · alignment · runout · straightness · metrology · gauge · measurement · micron · compensation
efficiency
Productive without waste
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- wearCarry on person
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
speed · maintenance · grease · oil · contamination · seal · wiper · noise · heat · self-locking
leadscrewbelt drive
Power transfer via loop
timing belt · linear motor · chain drive · rack and pinion · hydraulic cylinder