B-2-16 Ball Screw Selection Exercise

Drill 1: High-speed transporting system

1. Design conditions
m2

Table mass :
m1 = 40 kg
Mass of the
transporting item :
m2 = 20 kg
Maximum stroke :
S max = 700 mm
Rapid traverse speed : V max = 1 000 mm/sec (60 m/min)
Positioning accuracy : 0.05/700 mm (0.005 mm/pulse)
Repeatability :
0.005 mm
Required life :
Lt = 25 000 h (5 years)
Guide way (rolling) : = 0.01 (friction coefficient)
Drive motor :
AC servo motor
(N max = 3 000 min1)

Sliding resistance

Speed
Forward

SE = 700 mm

sec

t  = 0.25
t  = 0.45
t  = 0.25

(a)(c)
t t t

(d)

1s

t  (e) t 

(f)
t

1.5 s

(3) Selection of screw shaft diameter

(1) Selection of accuracy grade and axial play

According to the Table 4.4 "Shaft diameter, lead

and stroke of standard ball screw" on page B21,
the screw shaft diameter d which has a lead l
larger than 20 mm should be in the range of 15
mm to 32 mm. Select the smallest 15 mm.

(4) Selection of stroke

From the Table 4.4 "Screw shaft diameter, lead, and
stroke of standard ball screw" on page B21, a ball
screw with shaft diameter (d) of 15 mm and lead
(l ) of 20 mm meets maximum stroke of 700 mm,
therefore it is possible to select from the standard
ball screws. The primary selection is as follows:
Primary selection:

(2) Selection of lead

Shaft diameter :

15 (mm)

Calculate the lead l based on maximum speed of

AC servo motor and the rapid traverse speed Vmax.

Lead :

20 (mm)

Stroke :

700 (mm)

Accuracy grade :

C5

Axial play :

B073-100.indd 83-84

(At the time of acceleration (a)(d))

V
1 000
= 4 000 (mm/s2) = 4 (m/s2)
1 = max =
t1
0.25

(b)

t  = 0.25
t  = 0.10
t  = 0.25

decelerating is:

Axial load Fi is:

(At the time of acceleration (a)(d))
F1 = (m1 + m2) g + (m1 + m2) 1
= 0.01 (40 + 20) 9.80665 + (40 + 20) 4
= 246 (N)
(At the time of constant speed (b)(e))
F2 = (m1 + m2) g = 0.01 (40 + 20) 9.80665
= 6 (N)
(At the time of deceleration (c)(f))
F3 = (m1 + m2) g + (m1 + m2) 1
= 0.01 (40 + 20) 9.80665 + (40 + 20) 4
= 234 (N)
Thus, the maximum axial load P is 246 N.
[2] Buckling load
W1507FA-3PG-C5Z20 has the support length
of 804 mm ("La" as per the dimension table on
page B179), and must support maximum axial
load (P) of 246 (N). The supporting condition
of screw shaft is "Fixed Simple", and the
supporting condition of ball nut is "Fixed". Due
to the direction of the load, the whole ball screw
supporting condition is "Fixed Fixed" support
(Factor m = 19.9).
From fomula 2) on page B44:
dr

1/4

P La2
246 8042
-4
10-4
10 =
m

19.9

1/4

= 5.3 (mm)
W1507FA-3PG-C5Z20 has the dimension (dr) of
12.2 mm as per the dimension chart (page B179)
and therefore meets the condition.

F1 = 246 (N)
N1 =

n 3 000
1
=
= 1 500 (min )
2
2

ta = 2 t1 + t4 = 0.75 (s)
(At the time of constant speed (b)(e))

Ball Screw

Backward

SD = 350 mm
v = 60 m/min

From Fig. 16.2: Acceleration 1 at accelerating /

[1] Mean load Fm and mean rotational speed Nm

From the calculation of axial load, rotational
speed Ni and the operating time ti is:

[1] Calculation of allowable axial load

Fig. 16.1 System appearance

2. Selection of basic factors

B83

(3) Checking life expectation

(1) Allowable axial load

Fig. 16.2 Operating condition

Select a lead l of 20 mm or larger.

Result: Acceptable

4. Basic safety check

t = 3.5 s /Cycle

Vmax 1 000 60
=
= 20 (mm)
Nmax
3 000

The permissible rotational speed listed in the

dimension table is 3 000 min1. Since the motor
maximum rotational speed is 3 000 min1, the
operation is in the range of permissible rotational
speed.

Let's examine the primary candidate.

1 sec 2 times

(2) Allowable rotational speed

In consideration of delivery time and price,

select from the standard ball screws with
finished shaft ends.
Primary candidate: W1507FA-3PG-C5Z20

m1

According to Table 4.1 "Accuracy grades of ball

screw and their application" on page B19, the
accuracy grade of ball screws for Cartesian type
industrial robots is C5 to Ct10.
From the following conditions in design, the
axial play should be 0.005 mm or less.
Repeatability : 0.005 (mm)
Resolution : 0.005 mm/pulse
According to Table 4.2 "Combinations of accuracy
grades and axial play" on page B20, you will require
the accuracy grade C5 to satisfy the axial play of
0.005 mm or less. Therefore select the accuracy
grade C5, and the axial play of 0 mm (Z-preload).

3. Confirmation of standard ball screw

F2 = 6 (N)
N2 = 3 000 (min1)
t b = 2 t 2 + t 5 = 0.65 (s)
(At the time of deceleration (c)(f))
F3 = 234 (N)
N3 = 1 500 (min1)
t c = 2 t 3 + t 6 = 0.75 (s)
Calculation result is shown in Table 16.1
Table 16.1 Axial load and rotational speed
Operating
condition

Axial load Rotational speed Operating time

(N)
(mean) (min1)
(s)

(a) (d)

F1 = 246

N1 = 1 500

ta = 0.75

(b) (e)

F2 = 6

N2 = 3 000

tb = 0.65

(c) (f)

F3 = 234

N3 = 1 500

tc = 0.75

From the formulas 11) and 12) on page B53:

Fm =

F13 N1 ta + F23 N2 t b + F33 N3 t c

N1 t a + N2 t b + N3 t c

1/3

= 195 (N)
Nm =

N1 t a + N2 t b + N3 t c
t
1

= 1 200 (min )

Result: Acceptable
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[2] Calculation of life expectancy

(Coupling)

At the basic dynamic load rating Ca of W1507FA-

Jc = 0.25 (kg cm )TTemporary

3PG-C5Z20 (Clearance Z) is 3 870 N (as per

(As a whole)

the dimension table on page B179), from the

Moment of inertia of the ball screw JL is:

formulas 8) and 9) on page B53:

3

Lt =

C
F f
a

JL = JB + JW + JC

T3 = T1 J

can be calculated as follows. Whereas TM = 2 TM:

2 n
60t3

ta =
=

= 0.12 (6.7 10 + 3.1 10 )

-4

[2] Driving torque

H 62 800

type is used as recommended for W1507FA-3PG-

The ball screw satisfies the required life.

We assume that WBK12-01 compact light load

(At the time of constant speed)

5. Check for other requirements

The torque which is necessary to drive the ball

(1) Accuracy and axial play

screw at a constant speed resisting to external

As per the dimension table on page B180 and

loads is: per formula 30) on page B64

Table 1.2 for the permissible value of lead

T1 = Ta + Tpmax + Tu
In this formula, Ta is the drive torque at constant

According to Table 1.2:

speed, T pmax is the upper limit of the dynamic

Accuracy grade: C5

friction torque of ball screw, and Tu is the friction

ep = 0.035/800 (mm)

torque of the support bearings.

u = 0.025 (mm)

From the chart on pages B179 and B386, (Tpmax) is

This grade satisfies the required positioning

accuracy of 0.05/700 mm.
The checking of axial play is omitted here since
it is explained in "2. Selection of basic factors."

7.8 (N cm) and (Tu) is 2.1 (N cm) respectively.

Fa l
Ta = 2
1
Using formula 28) on page B63, the drive torque
at a constant speed T1 is:

(2) Drive torque

Required specifications are as follows.
Motor rotational speed: 3 000 min1
Time to reach maximum speed: Less than 0.25 sec
[1] Load (converted to the motor axis)

= 0.23
Thus the ball screw meets the requirement of

= 1.11 (N m)

"0.25 sec or less".

[3] Selection of motor
Selection conditions are as follows.
Maximum rotational speed: NM 3 000 (min1)
Motor rating torque:
TM Trms (N m)
(Trms: Effective torque)
Motor's rotor inertia -- JM > J L / 3 or more
Form above: select an AC servo motor with the
following specifications.

From the above, use W1507FA-3PG-C5Z20

Motor specifications:
Rating power output: WM = 300 (W)
Maximum rotational speed:
NM = 3 000 (min1)
Rating torque:
TM = 1 (N m) = 1 102 (N cm)
Rotor inertia:
JM = 3.1 10-4 (kg m2)
= 3.1 (kg cm2)
[4] Check on effective torque
Effective torque Trms can be calculated as follows:

Fa l
T1 = 2 + Tpmax + Tu
1

Trms =

62
= 2 0.9 + 7.8 + 2.1

2
2

ta + T1 tb + T3 tc
2

= 12 (N cm) = 0.12 (N m)

1.35 0.75 + 0.123.5 0.55 + 1.11 0.75

2

= 0.81

Using the formula 32) and 33) on page B64,

(At the time of acceleration)

calculate the moment of inertia whereas is the

The drive torque necessary for accelerating the

material density of the ball screw.

ball screw resisting axial load can be calculated

(Screw shaft)

2 3 000
60 0.25

(6.7 10-4 + 3.1 10-4) 2 3 000

1.4
(2 1 0.12) 60

Ball Screw

accuracy on page B38:

-4

(JL + JM) 2 n
1.4
(TM' T1)

C5Z20, and the moment of inertia of motor (JM) is

3.1 (kg cm ) (3.1 10 kg m ).

Result: Acceptable

Thus the condition of "TM Trms" is cleared.

by the formula 31) on page 64.

7.8 10
4
1.54 80
JB = D L =
32
32
-3

= 0.31 (kg cm2)

Jw = m

2
l
= 60
2
2

= 6.1 (kg cm2)

T2 = T1 + J

2 n
60t1

= T1 + (JL + JM)

(Moving part)

B073-100.indd 85-86

The time required to reach the rapid traverse speed

= 6.7 10 (kg m )
4

1
3 870
6
=

10
195 1.2 60 1 200

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[5] Check on time to reach maximum speed

Similarly at the time of acceleration.

2 n
= T1 (JL + JM)
60t3

= 0.31 + 6.1 + 0.25

1
6
10
60Nm

(At the time of deceleration)

2 n
60t1

2
-4
-4
= 0.12 + (6.7 10 + 3.1 10 )

2 3 000
60 0.25

= 1.35 (N m)
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Drill 2: Processing table for special machines

1. Design conditions
Cutting resistance
Table mass:
m1 = 1 000 kg
Mass of the work:
m2 = 600 kg
m1
+
Sliding resistance
Maximum stroke:
S max = 1 000 mm
m2
Maximum speed:
V max = 15 000 mm/min
0.035/1 000 mm (no load)
Positioning accuracy:
* Attitude accuracy of the table and thermal
displacement are not included in the accuracy
requirement of the ball screw.
Repeatability:
0.005 mm (no load)
Fig. 16.3 System appearance
Lost motion:
0.020 mm (no load)
Required life expectancy: Lt = 20 000 h
h
days
years
rate of operation
(16 250
10
0.5
)
Guide way (sliding):
= 0.15
(friction coefficient)
Processing:
Milling and drilling
Drive motor:
AC servo motor
(N max = 2 000 min1)

(2) Selection of lead

4. Confirmation of made-to-order ball screw

From the maximum rotational speed of AC

Because standard ball screws do not meet the

servo motor Nmax and rapid traverse speed of

accuracy grade requirement, we will consider

table Vmax , lead l is :

made-to-order ball screws which are based on

15 000
V
= 7.5 (mm)
l max =
Nmax
2 000
A larger lead l would be beneficial for a higher
feed speed. But from the view of the control
system (resolution), the lead l is limited to 8 mm
or 10 mm.

(3) Selection of screw shaft diameter

Table 16.2 Operating conditions

Cutting resistance

Sliding resistance

Feed speed
(mm/min)

Use time
ratio (%)

Rapid traverse

2 354

15 000

30

Light/medium cutting

4 000

2 354

500

50

Heavy cutting

8 000

2 354

100

20

Operation

Axial load (N)

* Sliding resistance: Fr = (m1 + m2) g = 0.15 (1 000 + 600) 9.80665 = 2 354 (N)
* Ignore the inertia force at the time of acceleration/deceleration because their time rate is
negligibly short.

2. Selection of basic factors

From "Table 1.2 Tolerance on specified travel

(1) Selection of accuracy grade and axial play

and travel variation of the positioning ball

The proper accuracy grade for machining

screws" on page B38, the accuracy factors which

centers should be in the range from C1 to C5

satisfy the required function are:

according to "Table 4.1 Accuracy grades of ball

Accuracy C3 grade

screws and their applications" on page B19.

ep = 0.029/1 600 (mm)

Assuming the nut length is 200 mm and margin

u = 0.018 (mm)

stroke is 100 mm, the shaft length L0 is obtained

Considering the importance of lost motion,

as follows:

select the Z code (axial play 0 mm and less) for

L0 = Maximum stroke + nut length + margin

= 1 000 = (200) + (100) = 1 300

the axial play.

(4) Selection of stroke

Select 1 000 mm, the maximum stroke as
specified in the design condition.
Primary selection:
Standard ball screw
Shaft diameter: 32, 36, 40, 45, 50 mm
Lead:
8, 10 mm
Stroke:
1 000 mm
grade:
C3
Axial play code: Z

3. Confirmation of standard ball screw

Giving consideration to delivery time and price,
select a standard ball screw.
At the primary selection of C3 grade is not found
in the standard ball screws. Let us check for
application-oriented ball screws whether there
is a C3 grade among ball screw.

Second selection:
Made-to-order ball screw
Shaft diameter : 32, 36, 40, 45, 50 mm
Lead :
8, 10 mm
Stroke :
1 000 mm
Accuracy grade : C3
Axial play :
Z

5. Selection of screw shaft diameter,

lead, and nut
(1) Dynamic load rating
Obtain required load carrying capacity for each
lead through load conditions. From Table 16.2
"Operating conditions" on page B91, calculate
the rotation speed Ni as shown in Table 16.3.
Vi
l

Ni

Table 16.3 Load conditions

Operating Axial load Rotations per minute (min1) Use time
condition

(N)

l=8

Rapid traverse

F1 = 2 354 N1 = 1 875 N1 = 1 500

t1 = 30

Light/medium
cutting

F2 = 6 354 N2 = 62.5 N2 = 50

t2 = 50

Heavy cutting

F3 = 10 354 N3 = 12.5 N3 = 10

t3 = 20

By using the formulas 11) and 12) on page

B53, calculate the mean load Fm and the mean
rotational speed Nm as shown below.
F1 N1 t1 + F2 N2 t2 + F3 N3 t3
N1 t 1 + N2 t 2 + N3 t 3

Fm =
Nm =

1/3

N1 ta + N2 t b + N3 t c
t

Table 16.4 Mean load and mean rotational speed

Lead (mm)
8
10
Mean rotational speed Nm (min1)

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ratio (%)

l = 10

Mean load Fm (N)

B87

Ball Screw

According to Table 4.4 "Screw shaft diameter,

lead and stroke of standard ball screw" on page
B21, the screw shaft diameter with the lead of 8
mm or 10 mm are in the range of 10 mm to 50
mm. Placing more importance on rigidity than
to the volume of lost motion, select a relatively
large size in the range of 32 mm to 50 mm.

standard ball screws but with accuracy grade of C3.

3 122

3 122

596

477
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Required dynamic load rating Ca is:

In this formula, unsupported length La is:

Using the formulas 8) and 9) on page B53,

La = Maximum stroke + nut length/2 + shaft

end extra length

calculate the required dynamic load rating.

Ca (60Nm Lt) Fm fw 10 (N)
1/3

-2

= 1 000 + 100 + 200 = 1 300 (mm)

Whereas required life expectancy L1 = 20 000 (h),

Supporting condition of the screw shaft is Fixed

load coefficient fw = 1.2 (refer to page B53),

- Fixed support, and that of the ball nut is Fixed.

l = 8 (mm) Ca 33 500 (N)

Therefore, supporting condition is Fixed - Fixed

l = 10 (mm) Ca 31 100 (N)

support (Factor f = 21.9)

nut will be selected as follows emphasizing the

From Table 3.2 on page B50, as the dn is 70 000 or

importance of system rigidity.

less, screw shaft diameters to meet the dn are:

d

each specification.
Model: ZFT or DFT (pages B417 to B436)

l = 10 (mm) d 46.7 (mm)

From Table 16.5 select item that meets required

Third selection: In the range surrounded by
the dotted lines
in Table 16.5
Table 16.5 Dynamic load rating of each specification
Screw shaft
Dynamic load rating Ca: (N)
diameter
Lead 8 mm
Lead 10 mm
(mm) 2.5 turns 2 circuits 2.5 turns 3 circuits 2.5 turns 2 circuits 2.5 turns 3 circuits

32
36
40
45
50

31 700

34 900

38 700

54 900

46 300
49 300
52 000
54 200
57 700

Based on nut specifications (pages B417 to

76 800
81 800

(3) Permissible rotational speed

diameter (d r ) and screw shaft diameter (d).

necessary to exceed 70 000.
Fourth selection: In the range surrounded by
the solid-lines in Table 16.5

(4) Rigidity of the ball screw system

Set the lost motion of the ball screw system
(screw shaft, nut and support bearings) at 80%
of the specified value. Then calculate the system

& L of the major factors of ball screw system

shall be less than the half of above criterion.

Fa / 2

B073-100.indd 89-90

From the formula 23) on page B60, the rigidity

of the ball nut KN is:
1/3

L D/ 2

L D/ 2
L D = 1 300

Refer to page B403 for the rigidity KB of each

bearing unit (axial spring modulus). Elastic
deformation of bearing &LB is:

deformation of the ball nut &LN is:

&LN =

Fa
2KB

Table 16.7 Rigidity and elestic deformation

Nut model Screw shaft

Nut

Support bearing Total

&LS

KN

&LN

DFT3210-5 347

6.8

839

2.8

DFT3610-5 460

5.1

907

2.6

DFT4010-5 589

4.0

973

2.4 1 030 1.1

number

KS

DFT4510-5
DFT4510-7.5

772

3.0

1 050 2.2
1 375 1.7

&LB

KB

1 000 1.2

1 180 1.0

&L
10.8
8.9
7.5
6.2
5.7

Choose the most economical ball screw system

which meets the requirement of one-way
deformation (&L) of 8 m or less.

1/3

Fa0
3 500
(N/m)
KN = 0.8 K C = 0.8 K
a

0.1 Ca

Fa
2 354
=
KN
KN

Fa / 2

Fa

l = 10 (mm)N = 1 500 (min1)

B89

Fmax 10 354
= 3 452 3 500 (N)
=
3
3

Table 16.7 shows the rigidity of ball nut KN and

the elastic deformation &LN.

& L 8 (m)

l = 8 (mm)N = 1 875 (min1)

diameter to meet critical speed requirement is:

n L2
-7
10 (mm)
dr
f

Fa0 =

From the formula 17) on page B58, elastic

20 (m) 0.8 = 16 (m)

At this time, the one-way elastic deformation

speed at each lead N is:

From the formula 7) on page B47, screw shaft root

[2] Rigidity of the ball nut KN

Set about 1/3 of the maximum axial load as the
preload value Fa0.

K : Theoretical rigidity

Check if the rapid traverse speed of 15 000 mm/min

(Vmax) clears the critical speed. Ball screw rotational

= 2 354 (N)
Table 16.7 shows the rigidity of screw shaft KS
and the elastic deformation &LS.

rigidity. The criterion lost motion is:

[1] Critical speed

2 5 TA C 6 2 B D F
2 5 TA C 6 2 B D F
3 0 TA C 6 2 B D F
3 5 TA C 7 2 B D F

Table 16.7 shows the rigidity of support bearing

KB and the elastic deformation &LB.

B436) select an item that meets screw shaft root

* Please consult NSK if the d n value is

dynamic load rating Ca as follows:

Bearing code

32
36
40
45

Ball Screw

turns 2 circuits or 2.5 turns 3 circuits

Fa
Fa La
3
=
10 (m)
Ks dr 2 E

Fa = (m1 + m2) = 0.15 (1 000 + 600)

l = 8 (mm) d 37.3 (mm)

Number of turns of balls: Select from 2.5

&Ls =

The sliding resistance Fa is:

70 000
(mm)
N

Standard nut ball screw, tube type

Screw shaft diameter (mm)

&LB =

of the screw shaft &LS is:

[2] d n value

Table 16.5 shows the dynamic load rating of

Table 16.6 Bearing code

formula 17) on page B57, the elastic deformation

l = 10 (mm) dr 11.6 (mm)

Due to the requirement on the lost motion, the

dr E
3
10 (N/mm)
La
2

Ks =

At here E is the elastic modulus. From the

l = 8 (mm) dr 14.5 (mm)

(2) Selection of the nut

[1] Rigidity of the screw shaft KS

Calculate the rigidity at the center of screw
shaft where the axial deformation becomes the
largest. Because the supporting condition of
screw shaft is Fixed - Fixed support, the rigidity
as per the formula 21) on page B58:

The selected ball screw:

Nut model number:

DFT4010-5

Shaft diameter:

40 (mm)

Lead:

10 (mm)

Dynamic load rating: 52 000 (N)

6. Decision of screw shaft length

DFT4010 ball nut has the length of 193 mm, and
thus the unsupported length of screw shaft La

[3] Rigidity of the support bearing KB

The bearings are thrust angular contact ball
bearings for ball screw support (TAC Series). We
specify the model number of support bearing
unit for each shaft diameter as shown in Table
16.6 (refer to page B399).

should be:
La = Maximum stroke + nut length + margin
= 1 000 + 193 + 100 = 1 293 1 300 mm

Fig. 16.3 Unsupported length

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7. Checking basic safety

(3) Life L t

(1) Permissible axial load

The dynamic load rating C a is 52 000 N (see

dimension table on page B435), and from
the formulas 8) and 9) on page B53 the life
expectancy is:

Calculate the buckling load for conditions shown in

Fig. 16.4 with P of 10 354 (N) and L1 of 1 210 (mm).

1
Ca
6
10
Lt =
60 Nm
fw Fm

L 1 = 1 210

H 95 000
The above result satisfies the required life of 20 000 (h).
Result: Acceptable

193
L D = 1 300

8. Check whether the following factors satisfy requirements

Fig. 16.4 Examination of bucking load
Supporting condition is Fixed - Fixed support, and
from the calculation formula 2) on page B44, the
screw shaft diameter dr to prevent buckling is
dr

P L1
-4
10
m

1/4

10 354 1210
-4
10 = 16.6 (mm)
19.9

[1] Positioning accuracy

The positioning accuracy of 0.035/1 000 mm,
and therefore, from Table 1.2 "Tolerance of
specified travel and travel variation" on page
B38 the positioning accuracy is:
Accuracy grade : C3

is 34.4 mm and thus meets the above condition.

Result: Acceptable

(2) Permissible rotational speed

[1] Critical speed n
From the critical speed calculation formula 7) on
page B47:
34.4
d
7
7
10
n = f r2 10 = 21.9
1 2102
L1
H 5 140
The maximum rotational speed (Nmax) of 1 500 min1
is less than the critical speed, and thus meets the
requirement.

u = 0.018 (mm)

[2] Measures against thermal expansion

Provide pre-tension force equivalent to the
elongation of 3C temperature rise, taking in
consideration of the load carrying capacity of
bearings. Also, adjust the travel compensation
for the specified travel equivalent to 3C
temperature rise (refer to page B40).
(a) Thermal elongation : &L
From the formula 1) on page B40:
6
&L = La = 12.0 10 3 1 300
= 0.047 (mm)
(b) Pre-tension force : F

0.23

47 500

0.14

1 = 0.9
Refer to the starting torque value in Table 3 on
page B403:
TU is:
TU = 33 + 33 = 66 (N cm)
So, the required drive torque during rapid
traverse T11 and heavy cutting T13 are:
(At the time of rapid traverse)
T11 = TA1 + TP1 + TU1

Motor rotational speed: 1 500 min

Time to reach maximum speed: 0.16 sec or less
(At the time of rapid traverse)
[1] Load (converted to the motor load)
Calculate the moment of inertia of ball screw.
From the formulas 32) and 33) on page B64,
moment of inertia of ball screw parts J are
calculated the load as follows, whereas is material
density and ball screw shaft length Lo is 1 550 mm.

0.047 2.06 10 34.4

4 1 300
5

JB =

7.8 10-3
4
44 155
D Lo =
32
32

(Moving part)
2

2 354 1
+ 0.014 3 500
4.1 1 + 66
2 0.9

= 580 (N cm) 580 10 (N m)

2

(At the time of heavy cutting)

T12 = TA2 + TP2 + TU2
=

10 354 1
+ 0.014 3 500
4.1 1 + 66
2 0.9

= 1 995 (N cm) 1 995 10 (N m)

2

(Screw shaft)

= 30 (kg cm )

&L E dr
4La

Fa l
2 1

dm l
TP = 0.014Fa0

Required specifications

F = &L Ks =

Jw = m

l
2

= 1 600

1
2

[3] Selection of the motor

Selection conditions
Maximum rotational speed: NM 1 500 (min1)
Motor rating torque: TM >T1 (N m)
2
Motor's rotor inertia: JM >JL / 3 (kg m )
Based on the above, select AC servo motor as
follows.

= 40 (kg cm )

H 6 922 6 900 (N)

(Coupling)
0.047/1 300 (mm)

From Table 3.2 on page B50, the dn of tube type ball

Pre-tension force :

6 900 (N)

nut is 70 000 or less, and meets the requirement.

Tension (elongation) volume : 0.047 (mm)

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29 200

Travel compensation :

B91

30TAC62BDF
30TAC62BDFD

TA =

(2) Checking drive torque of motor

The d n value is:

Result: Acceptable

T1 = TA + TP + TU
In this formula, TA is drive torque at constant
speed, TP is dynamic friction torque, and, TU is
friction torque of the support bearings. From
the formula 26) on page B62 and the formula
27) on page B63, TA and TP are:

d n = 40 1 500 = 60 000

CB (N)

Selected support bearing: 30TAC62BDFD

and thus meets the required positioning accuracy.

Result: Acceptable
[2] d n value

Bearing reference number

ep = 0.029/1 600 (mm)

From the specification of DFT4010-5 ball nut

(page B435), the root diameter of screw shaft dr

Table 16.8 Comparison of dynamic load

rating and pre-tension force

[2] Driving torque

The required torque to drive a ball screw
resisting to external loads T1 can be obtained by
the formula 30) on page 63:

Ball Screw

1/4

(1) Checking accuracy

[3] Selection of support bearing

Assuming that the ratio of basic dynamic load
rating of support bearing (Ca) and pre-tension force
(F) is , select a bearing which generally satisfies
the following:
= F /CB < 0.20
Design the bearing supporting configuration to
which pre-tension force is applied in such way
that the axial load is supported by the duplex
combination or a more multiple condition. Please
consult NSK when one bearing must sustain the
pre-tension load.

Jc = 10 (kg cm2)Tassumed
(Total)
JL = JB + Jw + Jc = 30 + 40 + 10
= 80 (kg cm ) 80 10 (kg m )
2

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Drill 3: Cartesian type robot Z axis (vertical axis)

Motor specifications
WM = 1.8 (kW)

1. Design conditions

Maximum rotational speed:

NM = 1 500 (min1)
Rating torque:

TM = 22.5 (N m)
= 22.5 10 (N cm)
2

JM = 190 10 (kg m )
-4

Rotor inertia:

= 190 (kg cm )

[4] Checking the time to reach maximum speed:

Required time to reach rapid traverse speed can
be calculated as follows (whereas TM = 2 TM):

(JL + JM) 2 N
1.4
(TM' T1) 60

Ascend

-4

= 0.15 (sec)

SD = 200 mm

SE = 1 200 mm

t  = 0.2
t  = 1.0
t  = 0.2

v = 10 m/min

(a)(c)

(d)

(e)

Fig. 16.5 System appearance

(f)

sec

0
Descend

Thus the time meets the requirement 0.16 sec

or less.

Ball Screw

(80 10 + 190 10 ) 2 1 500

1.4
(2 22.5 580 10-2) 60
-4

m = 300 kg
S max = 1 500 mm
V max = 10 000 mm/min
0.3 mm
Lt = 24 000 h
hours
days
years
(16
300
5
)
Screw shaft supporting condition :
Fixed -- Simple support
Nut:
Flanged single nut
Guide way (rolling) :
= 0.01 (friction coefficient)
Drive motor :
AC servo motor (Nmax = 1 000 min1)
Environment :
Slightly dusty

Speed

ta =

Mass of the traveling item :

Maximum travel :
Rapid traverse speed :
Repeatability :
Required life :

Sliding resistance

Rating power output:

t  = 0.2
t  = 7.0
t  = 0.2

(b)
v = 10 m/min t t t




t

t

t

5s
5 s 6 times

20 s
t = 50 s /Cycle

Fig. 16.6 Operating condition

2. Selection of basic factors

(3) Selection of screw shaft diameter

(1) Selection of accuracy grade

According to the Table 4.6 "Shaft diameter, lead

and standard screw length of R Series" on page
B23, the shaft diameters whose lead is 10 mm or
over are in the range of 12 mm to 50 mm.

Although this application is not listed in Table

4.1 "Accuracy grades of ball screw and their
application" on page B19, the possibility is to
use a ball screw for transfer equipment R series,
because the required repeatability is 0.3 mm
that is not very high.

(2) Selection of lead

From the maximum rotational speed of AC motor:
l

10 000
Vmax
=
= 10 (mm)
Nmax
1 000

(4) Selection of stroke

From the Table 4.6 "Screw shaft diameter, lead
and standard screw shaft length of R series"
on page B23, it is possible to select from R
series because the diameter d of 15 mm to 50
mm and lead l of 10 mm will meet the required
maximum stroke of 1500 mm.

Select a lead 10 mm or over.

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Primary selection : R Series ball screw for transfer equipment

TTF1 = mg m

(a), ( f)

= 300 9.80665 300 0.833

Screw shaft diameter : 15 50 (mm)

Lead :

10 (mm)

Stroke :

1 500 (mm)

= 2 690 (N)
(b), (e)

TTF2 = mg = 2 940 (N)

(c), (d)

TTF3 = mg + m = 3 190 (N)

Fourth selection : R Series ball screw for transfer equipment

50 000 50 000
=
1 000
n

[2] Buckling load

exceeds 50 000.

P = 3 190 N, L1 = 1 600 mm

Second selection : R Series ball screw for transfer equipment

Screw shaft diameter : 16, 20, 25, 32, 36
40, 45, 50 (mm)
Lead :
10 (mm)
Stroke :
1 500 (mm)

Bearing supporting condition is common Fixed

-- Simple support.

32 (mm)

Lead :

10 (mm)

Turns of balls and circuit number : 2.5 2

For condition in Fig. 16.7, use values below.

screws for transfer equipment.

Shaft diameter :
Stroke :

= 50 (mm)
* Please consult NSK when the d n value

3. Confirmation of standard ball screw

Select from a flanged single nuts of R Series ball

[2] d n value
From Table 3.2 on page B50:

Screw length :

2 000 (mm)

Basic dynamic load rating :

35 700 (N)

(3) Checking life (dynamic load rating)

6. Selection of nut

Determine the required load carrying capacity

Select a "standard nut with a flange and a builtin brush seals" based on the environmental
conditions.

from load conditions of Table 16.9.

Table 16.9 Load conditions

Screw length Lo is:

Lo = Stroke + nut length + margin + shaft

Axial load
(N)

(a)6(f )

F1 = 2 690

Rotational speed Use time

(mean) (min1)
(s)
N1 = 500

Selected ball screw:

ta = 1.4

(b)6(e)

F2 = 2 940

N2 = 1 000

tb = 13.0

(c)6(d)

F3 = 3 190

N3 = 500

tc = 1.4

Nut assembly

RNFTL3210A5S

Screw shaft

RS3210A20

Ball Screw

L1 = 1 600

4. Decision of screw length

Operating
condition

end length
= 1 500 + 100 + 100 + 200 = 1 900 (mm)
Calculate mean load F m and mean rotational
speed Nm from the formulas 11) and 12) on page
B53:
Required load carrying capacity is:

100

Normally, the overall screw shaft length Lo

less than or equal to 70 times of screw shaft
diameter d is recommended.
Therefore, screw shaft diameter d is:
d

Fm =

1 900
Ls
=
= 27.1 (mm)
70
70

Third selection : R Series ball screw for transfer equipment

Shaft diameter: 32, 36, 40, 45, 50 (mm)
Lead:

10 (mm)

Stroke:

1 500 (mm)

5. Checking basic safety

(1) Allowable axial load
[1] Calculation of allowable axial load
Accelerating/decelerating time is:
3
V
10 10
2
=
=
= 833 (mm/s )
60 t 60 0.2

= 0.833 (m/s2)
t = t1 = t3 = t4 = t6

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=
Fig. 16.7 Checking the buckling load
From the formula 2) on page B44:
P L1
4
m 10

dr

3 190 1 600
=
10.0

Nm =

3
1

N1 ta + F23 N2 tb + F33 N3 tc
N1 ta + N2 tb + N3 tc

2 940 (N)
N1 ta + N2 tb + N3 tc
t

= 288 (min1)
From the formulas 8) and 9) on page B53:

1/4

Ca (60Nm Lt) Fm fw 10 (N)

1/3

10

1/4

1/3

= 16.8 (mm)

= (60 288 24 000)1/3 2 940 1.2 10-2

= 26 300 (N)

(2) Checking permissible rotational speed

[1] Critical speed
Use values below.
1

n = 1 000 (min ), L1 = 1 600 (mm)

From the formula 7) on page B47:
2
n L1
1 000 1 600
7
107
10 =
f
15.1
= 17 (mm)
2

dr

(4) Checking static load rating

C0a = F max fs = 3 190 2
= 6 380 (N)
In consideration of expense, select a ball screw
shaft as follows.

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