{"id":6562,"date":"2026-02-06T11:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/lexicon\/thread-flanks\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:58:42","slug":"thread-flanks","status":"publish","type":"lexicon","link":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/lexicon\/thread-flanks\/","title":{"rendered":"Thread flanks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thread flanks are the lateral surfaces of a thread turn located between the thread root and the thread crest. They are the load-bearing contact surfaces through which forces are transmitted between the spindle and the nut. <\/p>\n\n<p>Thread flanks are crucial for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Force transmission:<\/strong> Axial forces are absorbed directly via the flanks of the nut and spindle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear behavior:<\/strong> Surface quality and lubrication influence friction and service life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficiency:<\/strong> Flank angle and friction determine the mechanical efficiency of the thread drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> Uniform flank contact is important for spindle backlash and positioning accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Properties<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flank angle:<\/strong> Depending on the thread profile (e.g., trapezoidal, buttress, round or ball screw thread)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of contact<\/strong>: Sliding contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ball screw drives: Force transmission via balls between the flanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Load:<\/strong> Uniform flank loading reduces local stress peaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical relevance<\/h3>\n\n<p>In precision or highly loaded thread drives, the thread flanks must be hardened, ground and well lubricated to minimize friction and ensure a long service life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thread flanks are the lateral surfaces of a thread turn located between the thread root and the thread crest. They are the load-bearing contact surfaces through which forces are transmitted between the spindle and the nut. Thread flanks are crucial for: Properties Practical relevance In precision or highly loaded thread drives, the thread flanks must [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"lexiconkategorie":[],"class_list":["post-6562","lexicon","type-lexicon","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexicon\/6562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexicon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lexicon"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lexiconkategorie","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kammerer-gewinde.zold.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexiconkategorie?post=6562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}