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Mechanical Design

5 Common Lead Screw Applications

Jun 12, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in a wide range of equipment to create controlled linear motion. Explore five common applications, including linear actuators, CNC machines, and more.

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Mechanical Design

Lead Screws: Uses, Types, & Advantages

Jun 5, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in machines and assemblies where rotary motion needs to be converted into controlled linear movement. A motor, handwheel, or other rotating

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Electric & Tooling

Understanding Industrial Relays: Types, Terminology, & How to Choose the Right One

Jun 2, 2026 Natalie Co

Relays are one of the most fundamental components in industrial control systems, yet their naming conventions trip up engineers and technicians at every experience level. Today,

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Mechanical Design

U-Bolt Size Chart

Jun 2, 2026 Scott Bredemann

This chart provides common U-bolt dimensions by nominal pipe size and uses lettered measurements that correspond to the diagram below. When selecting a U-bolt, the

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MISUMI Fills in the Gaps for Gener8

Sep 6, 2022 Geoffrey Green

Gener8 is a leading-edge contract design and manufacturing company founded by David Klein in 2002,

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Tips for Attending Trade Shows

Aug 30, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Trade shows are back and better than ever. After a 2 year pause on in-person

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MISUMI Wins Comparably Best Company Leadership Award for 2022

Aug 23, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Continuing the winning streak in 2022, MISUMI has been recognized by Comparably as having one

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HMIs: At The Intersection of Human and Machine.

Aug 9, 2022 Patrick Teagues

HMI or Human Machine Interfaces are used in the manufacturing industry to control and monitor

Mechanical Design

Bearing All: Retaining Methods

Aug 2, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

A bearing by definition is a part of a machine that bears friction, especially between

Mechanical Design

Manual and Motorized Drive Stages

Jul 26, 2022 Andrew Barendregt

Positioning stages are differentiated by the means used to control the position of the stage

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The Impact of Spacing Saving Fasteners

Jul 19, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Have you ever found yourself finalizing a machine design, ready to specify fastener configurations

Automotive Industry Insights

Unpacked: Electric Vehicle Batteries

Jul 5, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The Electric Vehicle is a popular choice amongst drivers today. The improved technology behind lithium

lubricating rotary bearings
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Easy Maintenance Tips for Your Rotary Bearings

Jun 28, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Most production facilities have some kind of rotary bearings, and while they are working, no one

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Design Considerations for Flanged Nuts & Flanged Screws

Jun 21, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Flanged Nuts Definition A standard nut is a small, hexagonal-shaped mechanical component with a threaded

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