Automation Components - Technical Data
The Crucial Role Of Material Selection in Machine Design
This series will explore some of the aspects of machine performance that a designer must consider in selecting the proper component materials for use in the end product.
No Standardization Department Required - Achieving Efficiency at the Component Level
Drawing, sizing, measuring, specifying takes precious resources to complete. Large machine builders have heavily invested in the concept of standardization to minimize these costs. But, where does this leave the medium to small machine builders who can not afford to create a department designated to improving productivity, efficiency and quality through standardization?
The Configurable Component
Why go custom when you can configure? The configurable component is a component that allows the engineer to specify critical dimensions through various design parameters
Eccentric Loading Shouldn't Mean Shorter Life
See the second installment in a series focusing on calculating linear motion life. See page 84 in this issue of Machine Design for the entire article.
Component-life theory comes down to earth
Read this technical review of the various types and proper application of locating pins available for machine designers.
The Design and Use of Locating Pins
Read this technical review of the various types and proper application of locating pins available for machine designers.
Technical Calculations 
- Selection of Ball Screws
- Calculation of Life Span of Linear Systems
- Selection of Single Axis Actuator
- Radial Bearing (Class 0) Tolerances and Allowances
- About IP Codes for Sensor Switches
- How to Use Coil Springs and Precautions
- Spring Calculations
- Designing of Chain Drive Mechanism
- Selection of Flat Belts
- Selection of Timing Belts
- Selection of Conveyor Timing Belts
Technical Data
- Dimension Tolerances and Fitting Selection
- Dimension Tolerance for Regularly Used Fittings (Hole & Shaft)
- Surface Roughness and Finish
- Hardness Conversion Table
- Metric Coarse Screw Threads
- Metric Fine Screw Threads
- Taper Pipe Threads
- Regular Machining Dimension Tolerance
- Pulley-Tooth Tolerance
- Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screws
- Proper Bolt Axial Tightening Force and Proper Tightening Torque
- Strength of Bolts, Screw Plugs and Dowel Pins
- Hexagon Socket Set Screws Flat Type
- Hexagon Bolts
- Hexagon Nuts
- Cotter Pins/Spring Pins
- Retaining Rings E Type
- Retaining Rings C Type
- Machine Keys and Key Grooves
Materials
Varieties and Applications
- Materials Varieties and Applications
- Types and Apparent Colors of Surface Treatment
- Hardening and Hardness Test Methods
