Leadscrew

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000444",
  "term": "Leadscrew",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A mechanical linkage that translates rotational motion into linear motion, consisting of a threaded shaft and a mating nut. In 3D printers, it precisely controls the vertical movement of the print head or build platform along the Z-axis. The pitch of the screw determines the resolution of the linear movement.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/leadscrew/"
}