Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] ball screw lead...

Jason,

Lead is the axial distance a nut advances in one revolution of a screw, or
vice versa. This applies to any type of screw not only ballscrews.

Hope that helps!

Regards,
Jason Cox.

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From: Askew, Jason <jaskew@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 1:02 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] ball screw lead...


> Ugh... I almost hate to ask, becuase it exposes my lack of knowledge...
> but here it goes.
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> As a disclaimer, I've tried to find what it means via google, but ball
screw
> and lead are such common terms, it seams, that I can't find a page with an
> explanation.
>
> What does the 'lead' value of a ball screw mean?
>
> Thanks says the newbie.
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