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Screws and Worm Drives
Learn how worm gears are used to greatly lower rotational speed and how screws can convert circular to linear motion while greatly increasing force. Build 5 working models, a screw press, a folding lifting platform, 2 cranes and a vice. A 36 page activity book is included with innovative experiments and detailed explanation of the different technological principles applied! Booklet with detailed building instructions also included.
The set includes a 31 page, colorful, highly illustrated activity book which explains the science and applications of screws and worm drives with the following chapters:
The set includes a 31 page, colorful, highly illustrated activity book which explains the science and applications of screws and worm drives with the following chapters:
- What will we learn?
- A little history of screws
- What is a screw anyway?
- Screw as an inclined plane
- What is a worm drive anyway?
- Big quiz time
- Comments and solutions
- Award time
Brand: | Tinkering Supplies |
Brand Part Number: | 4416 |
Our Part Number: | h4416 |
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