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, ...

The degree to which a ball screw performs well in the field is the direct result of the process used to make it. Grinding, rolling, and whirling are the most common ways to thread ball screws. Some ...

It’s a good idea to schedule periodic “productivity maintenance” conversations with suppliers. All businesses benefit from sharing ideas and perspectives with stakeholders. Perhaps one of the most ...

With so many different ball screws on the market and the attendant flood of data from manufacturers, designers can have a tough time sorting out what truly affects ball-screw performance. Information ...

A ZSE-50 mm HSEI twin-screw extruder. Segmented screw elements on high-torque splined shafts. An HSEI process section with modular barrels and screws.An example of a co-rotating, intermeshing HSEI ...

While single-screw extruders perform the lion’s share of recycling applications, twin-screw machines have a lot to offer recyclers—especially when the goal is a higher-value end product. Are ...