Carlicia Layosa

Engineers have many options when it comes to designing for linear motion. The need for

The need for speed! Increasing speed will increase accuracy and there are a variety of

Friction is one factor in ball screw performance. There are 2 different friction torques affecting

Preloading is used to increase the feed accuracy and rigidity of ball screws. Why is this

Ball screws are one of the many components seen throughout factory automation applications. Using the

The aluminum extrusion (also known by ‘aluminum frames’) forming process is a bulk plastic deformation

The relatively new and sometimes confusing world of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) opens up

Introduction Another important consideration to take into account when trying to locate work pieces is

Introduction One of the problems faced when locating on jigs and fixtures is the presence

Introduction One of the most common ways of workholding is by location with reference to

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