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, ...

At IMTS this year, Datron Dynamics will launch its new Datron C5 high-speed milling machine. This will be the first demonstration of this machine in North America. The Datron C5 was developed for cost ...

Screw rotor systems are critical components in compressors, vacuum pumps and various heavy-duty machinery. Their design and subsequent machining require an intricate balance between theoretical ...

Titanium screws are playing an increasingly important role in advanced manufacturing as more industries pursue lightweight structures, long-term durability, and higher resistance to demanding service ...

Lead screws are often called the workhorses of motion control. They consist of a threaded shaft and a nut that carries the load along the shaft or guides the shaft in moving the load, and they derive ...

To get the most out of ball screws, they must be protected from coolants and debris. Today’s machines tools routinely operate on a 24/7 basis with little, if any, downtime allowed for routine ...