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5 Common Lead Screw Applications

June 12, 2026 · Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in a wide range of equipment to create controlled linear motion. Explore five common…

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Lead Screws: Uses, Types, & Advantages

June 5, 2026 · Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in machines and assemblies where rotary motion needs to be converted into controlled linear…

Mastering Ball Screws Pt 3: Ball Screw Operating Performances

October 11, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Friction is one factor in ball screw performance.  There are 2 different friction torques affecting screw operation performance. …

Part I: Comparing Rolled Ball Screws and Ground Ball Screws

July 14, 2015 · Carlicia Layosa

At a high level, ground and rolled ball screws appear to function nearly identically within a wide range…

Selecting Actuators

Size Does Matter…

July 3, 2014 · Carlicia Layosa

Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: We have several linear motion setups in our production line, with a variety of…