In the CNC router and laser cutting machine, the ball screw is an indispensable machine part. It is the most commonly used transmission unit in tool machinery and precision machinery, Its main function is to convert rotary motion into linear motion. Due to its low friction resistance, ball screws are widely used in various industrial equipment and precision instruments.

 

Ball screws are usually used for the three axes of a small cnc router or the Z axis of a large size cnc router. In the small cnc machines, because the X-axis and Y-axis have a short movement stroke, ball screws are usually used for the three axes. Under the condition of ensuring the running speed, the machine can run more accurately.

In a large-size cnc machines, because there is a larger processing area, the X-axis and Y-axis have a longer running stroke. At this time, the X-axis and Y-axis are driven by rack and pinion, and the Z-axis is driven by screw.

 

A part of what makes ball screws versatile in so many industries is their ability to carry remarkably heavy loads at fast, efficient speeds. But different CNC router machines have great differences in application fields and performance, so different mechanical equipment needs to choose the appropriate transmission mode according to their own characteristics. Only with the most suitable configuration can the machine maximize its value and bring the highest benefits to the shop.