Abstract: To meet the needs of three-dimensional (3D) measurement and to achieve the high-precision fitting of the central axis of a screw thread, this study performed complex processing of the 3D ...

It’s not news that Leonardo DaVinci was somewhat ahead of his time, and over the centuries many of the creations in his sketchbooks have been created and proved quite functional. The guys from the ...

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In today’s demanding manufacturing environment, it’s vital that all threaded parts are properly inspected with the correct types of thread gages. Choosing the proper inspection instrument is a ...

One of the challenges with 3D printing is seeing how far designs can be pushed before they break. This includes aspects like flexible hinges and structural components, but also smaller details such as ...

If you have made it here, you are likely wondering what a lead screw is. And you may have some questions about pitch, lead, starts and thread types. This post will cover those topics and also list out ...

Abstract: Measurement of screw thread parameters is one of the most tedious procedure in conventional metrology practices since most parameters part of the screw thread nomenclature require exclusive ...

Grooving or recessing operations, sometimes also called necking operations, are often done on workpiece shoulders to ensure the correct fit for mating parts. When a thread is required to run the full ...