The use of screws for transmission has a relatively short history. Traditional screws have always suffered from poor positioning and fragility. It wasn't until 1898 that people first attempted to improve these issues by inserting steel balls between the nut and the screw, replacing sliding friction with rolling friction. In 1940, ball screws were incorporated into automobile steering systems, a major revolution in their application and gradually replaced the traditional ACME screw. In recent years, ball screws have become one of the most widely used components in industry.
