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MechMinutes Video: Shafts

December 27, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

SHAFTS: AN INTRODUCTION | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA On the latest series of Mech Minutes, we will…

Sliding Guides Pt 3: Components & Materials

December 20, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Since there are a variety of environments and application requirements, linear bushings and shafts must accommodate for such…

Sliding Guides Pt 2: Friction & Wear

December 13, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion components, linear shafts and linear bushings have different features available to avoid friction.  Friction forces are…

Sliding Guides Pt. 1: Introduction to Various Sliding Guides

December 6, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion components can be combined to create complex or simple mechanisms for your application or machine.  Combining…

Working With Linear Bushings Pt 5: More Application Examples

November 29, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

The applications using linear bushings are infinite.  Where there is any linear movement a bushing can be used. …

Working With Linear Bushings Pt 4: Application Examples

November 22, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

The past few blog posts have been regarding the types of bushings and load capacity for the next…

Working with Linear Bushings Pt 3: Length, Load, and Surface Treatment

November 15, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Simple linear movement could be achieved using simple parts but as designs evolved and demand increased so did…

Working with Linear Bushings Pt. 2: Bushing Comparisons

November 8, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Linear guiding devices are the most frequently used motion elements on automation equipment for palletizing, transferring, positioning and…

Working with Linear Bushings Pt 1: Linear Guide Mechanisms

November 1, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Engineers have many options when it comes to designing for linear motion.  The need for compact and efficient…

Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 4: Increase in Ball Screw Speeds

October 18, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

The need for speed! Increasing speed will increase accuracy and there are a variety of challenges to overcome…

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