Lead Screws
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Large-Format 3D Metal Printing Platforms
Large-format 3D metal printing is transforming how structural components are produced to enable on-demand fabrication of complex, high-strength parts with reduced waste and lead time. To support this scale of additive manufacturing, motion systems must deliver stable, accurate positioning of both the build platform and the deposition head across long travels.
Build Big. Move Precisely. Manufacture the Future.
Helix Linear Technologies provides precision linear guides, lead screws, and ball screws engineered for metal additive manufacturing platforms. Our components offer smooth, rigid motion control across multi-axis systems, ensuring layer-by-layer alignment and repeatability even in large work envelopes.
Whether for Directed Energy Deposition (DED), wire-arc additive, or powder-bed fusion processes, Helix motion systems support the precise material placement and build accuracy needed to produce mission-critical metal parts.
Key Benefits:
- Long-travel linear guides support heavy build plates and multi-axis heads
- High-precision screws enable consistent layer deposition and geometry control
- Durable materials withstand thermal gradients, metal dust, and inert gas environments
- Custom motion assemblies available for integration with hybrid machining/printing platforms
Helix delivers the motion that brings large-scale metal printing to life to empower OEMs and fabricators to rethink how steel parts are designed, built, and delivered.
Product Groups
Lead Screw Nuts
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Metric Ball Screws
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Linear Slides
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Custom Motion Components for Steel & Manufacturing OEMs
Helix Linear Technologies partners with OEMs to engineer rugged, high-performance motion systems that deliver dependable accuracy in the most challenging shop-floor environments. Our lead screws, ball screws, linear actuators, and guide rails are built to exacting tolerances and customized for integration into stamping presses, machining centers, weld cells, material handlers, and more.
Whether you’re automating heavy fabrication lines or developing the next generation of hybrid manufacturing platforms, Helix delivers the durable motion technology that keeps operations running smoothly.
Key Benefits:
✦ High-load linear motion systems for steel, metal, and industrial applications
✦ Engineered for harsh environments: heat, impact, contaminants, and vibration
✦ Custom lengths, mounting configurations, and coatings for system integration
✦ Reliable, repeatable performance for 24/7 operation in demanding conditions
From forming to finishing, Helix powers the motion that drives manufacturing forward.
Testimonials
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
