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Title
Leadscrews - Application and Selection (1 credit hours)
Course Description
This course is an overview of the basic design considerations for selecting leadscrews.  Included in this course are descriptions of the most common leadscrew configurations and their main components.  The main configurations include threaded nut, roller nut and ball bearing leadscrews.  This course explores some of the design compromises that are necessary in designing and selecting leadscrews.  Load capacity, accuracy, repeatability, resolution and backlash are discussed.   The differences between the various configurations are explained.  Examples of some installations are included.
Author
James Thompson, PE
Learning Objectives
Students will learn about
·       The several common configurations of leadscrews
·       How the configurations of the leadscrew affects the design
·       Load capacity, accuracy, repeatability, resolution and backlash
·       Methods to control backlash
·       Some familiar applications of leadscrews
·       Determining load ratings
·       Critical speed limitations
·       Effect of orientation
·       Application parameters
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