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ball screw

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ball screw [′bȯl ‚skrü]
(mechanical engineering)
An element used to convert rotation to longitudinal motion, consisting of a threaded rod linked to a threaded nut by ball bearings constrained to roll in the space formed by the threads, in order to reduce friction.


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