How to make Lead Screws work

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How to make Lead Screws work

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13-01-2015, 15:02

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Re: How to make Lead Screws work

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Originally Posted by Bruceb

Well we are considering using a lead screw as well and I for one don't think there is a weight penalty. The conundrum I have is trying to figure out much power I need to turn the thing.
The JVN calculator is not usable for this as far as I can tell.
Can someone provide some math for this or a lead screw power calculator?
Thanks

You're right they can be made quite light, I spoke too soon.

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