Analyses of contact forces and kinetic motion on heavy load ball-screw

Abstract

Effects of contact angle and groove factor of a heavy load ball-screw are discussed with the variation of contact forces at eight ball circulations. Contact forces are varying as a sinusoidal function of each circulation owing to the variation of phase angle. With the increase of contact angles, contact forces at each ball circulation are decreased and variation in each ball circulation. The decrease of the contact forces means that the contact stresses of contact areas are reduced. Fatigue life of raceways can thus be extended. Low groove factor can reduce skidding speed and friction coefficient. By the analyzing results, optimal transmission performance can be achieved in a heavy-loaded ball-screw.