Screw machines are specialized automated metalworking lathes that were first developed in Switzerland during the late 1800s to produce large numbers of identical parts such as screws. At that time, ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global screw machine market to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study ...

Screws look small and ordinary, but they are the most powerful standard that has supported human civilization. From buildings to cars, home appliances, aircraft, and even spacecraft, no structure or ...

Determining the service or useful life of screw actuators – lead (acme), ball, and roller screws is a fundamental problem that faces many motion-system designers. In a broad sense, a screw’s service ...

Since my last article reviewed a subject covering a fundamental of a robust process, I decided to continue with that theme and cover screw-recovery time. You might think screw-recovery time should be ...

The degree to which a ball screw performs well in the field is the direct result of the process used to make it. Grinding, rolling, and whirling are the most common ways to thread ball screws. Some ...