Servomotor and lathe: what they have in common
- Step 1. Servomotor — is part of — 3D printer. Stepper motors.
- Step 2. 3D printer — has part — Lead screw. The axes are moved by screws.
- Step 3. Lead screw — is part of — Screw-cutting lathe. The lead screw moves the cutting tool.
- Step 4. Screw-cutting lathe — evolved from — Lathe. Maudslay added a lead screw and a slide rest.