A friction drive screw press is a type of press machine that is driven by a spindle connected to a nut to produce linear motion. The drive is provided by friction between the spindle and the nut. Rotation of the spindle moves the ram downward to machine the workpiece. An important feature of friction drive screw presses is that they are very precise and offer high repeatability. This makes them ideal for applications where high accuracy and precision are required, such as in the electronics industry, watchmaking or precision engineering. Another important feature of friction drive screw presses is their ability to maintain a consistent force over time. This ability is due to the way friction works between the spindle and the nut. This makes them ideal for applications where continuous and consistent force is required. Friction drive screw presses are manufactured in a variety of sizes and styles to meet the needs of specific applications. They can be operated manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically and are used in a variety of applications, including metalworking, plastics processing and woodworking.