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Most inexpensive 3D printers use a type of lead screw to move some part of the printer in the vertical direction. A motor turns a threaded rod and that causes a nut to go up or down. The printer part ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Lead screws are one of the most common linear-motion devices, thanks to their low cost and reliability. And recent ...