Handleman, based on the diagram I have said that the tension on the lead screw caused by the force is 2 X F because I have two forces acting in opposite direction, apologies for this not being clear, I probably should have labeled each of the forces as 1/2F.
Yes, that makes more sense when...
Hi,
I'm working on a material handling design and in the process of sizing a trapezoidal lead screw that has twin left and right threads (is there a formal name for this arrangement??).
The twin lead screw performs a similar function to that seen in a self-centring vice...
