ball screw repair

A temporary "quick-fix" can be performed, in some cases, to minimize your machine downtime while a replacement ball screw is manufactured. We can reverse engineer most ball screw assemblies and manufacture it for you, and keep the drawing on file for future needs. Thread-Craft will utilize our experience and expertise to get your ball screw back to you as quickly as possible.

Level 1: Rework & Reload

1. Clean, straighten & polish screw
2. Rework raceway transition areas (blends)
3. Assemble unit
4. Inspect preload or clearance
5. Final inspect

Level 2: Regrind

1. Clean & straighten screw
2. Regrind screw and/or nut
3. Manufacture & fit new return system
4. Assemble unit
5. Inspect preload or clearance
6. Final inspect

Level 3: New nut or screw

1. Clean & polish or regrind component to be reused
2. Manufacture new components required
3. Manufacture & fit return system
4. Assemble unit
5. Inspect preload or clearance
6. Final inspect

Level 4: Manufacture new replacement

1. Engineer if required
2. Manufacture all components
3. Assemble unit
4. Inspect preload or clearance
5. Final inspect

Level 5: Emergency quick fix

1. Reverse engineer as required
2. Clean & polish to remove as much damage as possible
3. Assemble unit
4. Achieve best possible functional condition