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    ACME leadscrew - video

    ACME leadscrew. By Vanover Machine & Repair. 37:13 video:

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    The ball screw has no self-locking property. The acme lead screw has the advantage of self-locking. Another disadvantage of ball screws is their susceptibility to be back-driven due to their very low friction.

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