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Lead of Screw Formula

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Lead of Screw is the linear travel the nut makes per one screw revolution and is how ball screws are typically specified. Check FAQs

L = P s \cdot n

L - Lead of Screw?P_s - Pitch?n - Number of Threads?

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80 = 5 \cdot 16

80m = 5m \cdot 16

80 = 5 \cdot 16

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

L = P s \cdot n

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

L = 5m \cdot 16

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

L = 5 \cdot 16

LAST Step Evaluate

∴

L = 80m

Lead of Screw Formula Elements

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Lead of Screw

Lead of Screw is the linear travel the nut makes per one screw revolution and is how ball screws are typically specified.

Symbol: L

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Lead of Screw

Pitch

Pitch is the distance between screw threads and is commonly used with inch sized products and specified as threads per inch.

Symbol: P_s

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Pitch

Number of Threads

Number of Threads is total number of threads in a screw.

Symbol: n

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Number of Threads

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F = W \cdot (\frac{\sin (ψ) + μ f \cdot \cos (ψ)}{\cos (ψ) - μ f \cdot \sin (ψ)})

Go Force at Circumference of Screw given Helix Angle and Limiting Angle

F = W l \cdot \tan (ψ + Φ)

Go Helix Angle

ψ = a \tan (\frac{L}{C})

Go Helix Angle for Multi-Threaded Screw

ψ = a \tan (\frac{n \cdot P s}{π \cdot d})

How to Evaluate Lead of Screw?

Lead of Screw evaluator uses Lead of Screw = Pitch*Number of Threads to evaluate the Lead of Screw, Lead of Screw is the linear travel the nut makes per one screw revolution and is how ball screws are typically specified. The pitch and lead are equal with single start screws. For multiple start screws the lead is the pitch multiplied by the number of starts. Lead of Screw is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Lead of Screw using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lead of Screw, enter Pitch (P_s) & Number of Threads (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lead of Screw

What is the formula to find Lead of Screw?

The formula of Lead of Screw is expressed as Lead of Screw = Pitch*Number of Threads. Here is an example- 80 = 5*16.

How to calculate Lead of Screw?

With Pitch (P_s) & Number of Threads (n) we can find Lead of Screw using the formula - Lead of Screw = Pitch*Number of Threads.

Can the Lead of Screw be negative?

No, the Lead of Screw, measured in Length cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Lead of Screw?

Lead of Screw is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Lead of Screw can be measured.

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Lead of Screw Formula

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