Thread: PLEASE HELP! Lead Screw Ratios
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Re: PLEASE HELP! Lead Screw Ratios
You can calculate by using TPI (turns per inch). For example, 10 TPI screw(1/2"-10 Acme screw) would be equal to a winch with a pulley circumference of 1" and a gear reduction of 10:1. (but with more friction/less efficiency than a winch)