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8. Power Screw Final
8. Power Screw Final
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To be able to interpret and specify thread
forms based on existing standards.
To develop an understanding of power screw
mechanics i.e. forces and torques.
To study stresses and stress combination in
power screw
POWER SCREW/TRANSLATION SCREW
- used to move machine parts against
resisting forces. The usual source of power is
a rotating shaft or a crank. Common
applications are machine slides (such as in
machine tools), vises, presses, and jacks.
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES OF POWER SCREW
1. Large load carrying capability
2. Compact
3. Simple to design
4. Easy to manufacture; no specialized
machinery is required
5. Large mechanical advantage
6. Precise and accurate linear motion
7. Smooth, quiet, and low maintenance
8. Minimal number of parts
9. Most are self-locking
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
1. Square thread
2. Acme thread
3. Buttress thread
SQUARE THREAD
- Square threads are named after their
square geometry. They are the most
efficient, having the least friction, so they
are often used for screws that carry high
power. But they are also the most difficult to
machine, and are thus the most expensive.
SQUARE THREAD
ACME THREAD
- Acme threads have a 29° thread angle,
which is easier to machine than square
threads. They are not as efficient as square
threads, due to the increased friction
induced by the thread angle.