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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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[White Paper] Medical Automation

Jun 15, 2022 Geoffrey Green

Medical Automation is an innovative and high-demand market. MISUMI offers an extensive selection of configurable

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MISUMI Becomes a One-Stop-Shop for a Kiosk Machine Manufacturer

Jun 7, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

MISUMI has had the honor of working with a variety of manufacturers of unique and

Mechanical Design

The Difference Between Carbon Steels

May 24, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The world of carbon steels can be challenging to wrap your head around. There are

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Fastener Types & Their Uses

May 17, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Definition of Fasteners While probably everyone has some sort of conception of what is considered

Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

Terminal Blocks: The Building Blocks of Industrial Control Cabinets

May 10, 2022 Pete Oleinik

A terminal block is a modular housing with an insulated body that secures two or

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Rotary Bearing Fits and Tolerances

May 3, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Rotary bearings are machine elements that support rotating shafts accurately while providing low friction conditions.

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

How to Choose Between Linear Shafts, Rotary Shafts, and Posts Part 2

Apr 26, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

To catch up on part 1, read the post here. You would not be blamed

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types and Use Environments

Apr 19, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The Definition of Stainless Steel There is little debate that stainless steel lives up to

Mechanical Design

Your Metal Is Showing: Low Temperature Black Chrome Plating

Apr 12, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Low temperature black chrome (LTBC) plating is a special coating used for many different products

Electric & Tooling

How to Choose the Right RJ45 Cables

Apr 5, 2022 Akira Kajihara

Very commonly used in homes and offices, RJ45 cables are probably one of the most

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