Positioning Know-how
Expertise in Engineering, Precision Manufacturing and Assembly
Whether developing high-precision positioning systems, designing complex assemblies for manufacturability, tackling demanding measurement tasks at the micrometer level, or selecting the right displacement measurement system – sound technical decisions start with well-founded knowledge and a deep understanding of the overall system.
In our Expertise section, we provide practical know-how covering engineering, positioning and measurement technology, precision manufacturing, and assembly. We combine design competence with years of experience in the production, assembly, and testing of high-precision components and complete assemblies.
Benefit from application experience, technical guides, design recommendations, and concrete advice straight from practice. Our content helps you design solutions that are functionally sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective from the very start.
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Webinars
Learn from our experts. In live and on-demand webinars, we share fundamentals, best practices, and the latest developments in precision and positioning technology, drawing on real-world engineering experience.
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Case Studies
Discover engineering success stories from real applications across a range of industries. See how we work with our customers to develop and optimize precision positioning systems – from the initial concept through to series production.
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Manufacturing Expertise
Discover our expertise in precision manufacturing and assembly, including cleanroom assembly at entry-level cleanliness classes – from high-precision individual components to complete positioning systems.
Lead Screw Know-How
Precision motion starts with the lead screw.
Our expertise in precision lead screws is deeply rooted in metrology. For decades, Feinmess Suhl has been developing and manufacturing precision measuring instruments and systems in which highly accurate mechanical motion is essential – an expertise we continue to advance today.
This experience shapes our understanding of the lead screw as more than just a mechanical component. Thread geometry, lead accuracy, friction, axial play, material pairing and manufacturing quality directly influence the performance of the entire positioning system.
We combine this metrology expertise with extensive in-house manufacturing know-how in precision lead screws – from the thread itself to the interaction between screw and nut.
Our lead screw know-how includes:
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Thread manufacturing – precision grinding and rolling
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Lead and pitch accuracy – adapted to the positioning requirements
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Backlash and axial play – controlled through geometry and nut design
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Screw and nut pairing – optimized for accuracy, friction and service life
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Materials and coatings – selected according to load and environmental conditions
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Self-locking and efficiency – balanced according to the application
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Miniature lead screws – for compact and highly precise mechanisms
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Special thread geometries – developed for application-specific requirements
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Vacuum and cleanroom applications – consideration of materials, lubrication and particle generation
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Manufacturing-oriented engineering – from the first design concept to series production
This combination of metrology experience, lead screw manufacturing and positioning expertise is a core competence of Feinmess Suhl. It allows us to evaluate not only whether a lead screw meets a drawing specification, but how it will actually perform as part of a precision positioning system.
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