Thompson Ball Screws can be created using one of two processes. Rolled or ground ball screws are the standard two options. Using rolling means putting steel through moulds to create the ball screw, and grinding involves the creation of thread profiles and leads that are exceptionally precise.
Like most ball screws, a Thompson Ball Screw is extremely efficient, with a lowest rate of ninety percent. These items are also extremely accurate, as a result of the high levels of engineering expertise and manufacturing standards. When choosing your Thompson Ball Screw you can choose from a variety of sizes. The most miniature ball screw measures 3/8 inch and the largest measures 4 inches. When the ball screw is being made, careful attention is paid to make certain that every Thompson Ball Screw is as straight as possible . The ball screw parts that are machine manufactured are straight up to .005 inch per foot, while the parts that have been cut are perfectly straight up to .01 inch per foot.
For metric based schematics, Thompson Ball Screws can size your sets for you in those units if preferred, for the diameter and the lead. The selection of leads for a Thompson Ball Screw is from 0.125 inch to 2 inches. Lead accuracies are from 0.0003 to 0.1 inch per foot, and changes depending on ball screw. Each Thompson Ball Screw can be custom finished, or using standard end machining. The ball screw repair service providers can repair screws upon worn.