Re: Importance of ball screw pitch size
Originally Posted by
Goemon
My choice was largely based on the availability of good deals on quality ball screws. I also figured that the larger diameter wouldn't hurt on a longer axis and the one that carries the most weight.
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Also the dia and pitch of a B.S, is equivalent to a Class 1 lever, with Dia being the Effort arm and the pitch, the load arm.
So an increase in dia, and/or a decrease in pitch will result in less effort required.
Al.
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