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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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Mechanical Design

Quick Guide to U-Bolts

May 26, 2026 Scott Bredemann

U-bolts are simple fasteners, but selecting the right one depends on shape, size, material, thread length, and the application. This guide explains the basics of U-bolts, common uses, key measurements, and selection factors.

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Industry Insights Mechanical Design Medical

Medical & Biological Uses of CAD

Jan 31, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

Today Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools are tools being employed to bring about exciting new

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

What Defines “High-End” CAD?

Jan 23, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

Guest writer and Project Supervisor, Christopher Morris, shares his views on what defines “high-end” CAD. 

Mechanical Design

Keep It Tight: Fastener Techniques

Jan 18, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

“Screws” are the most widely used and imperative components for machine system manufacturing. They are

Mechanical Design

Punch Dies: Knockouts Round 2

Jan 12, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

Continuing with punch die knockouts, let’s cover techniques to keep a knockout in place. In

Mechanical Design

Punch Dies: Knockout Round 1

Jan 5, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

A knockout has two roles, that is, the role of a stripper of a hole

Mechanical Design

The 3 Weirdest Places You’ll Find Automation

Dec 27, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Automation may be one of the more polarizing topics in America right now. For millions

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Mechanical Design

Automation Design Tips: Direction Change Mechanisms

Dec 21, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The direction-changing mechanism is a mechanical component that alleviates restrictions such as arrangement or size

Mechanical Design

Component Alignment Technology

Dec 12, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The parts feeder component alignment technology has been a mature technology since the industrial automation

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Top 10 Gadgets Engineers Nerd Out Over

Dec 5, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and you still do not have a gift

Mechanical Design

Rotary to Linear Motion

Nov 29, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

A slider-crank mechanism is a typical design which converts rotary motion into linear motion. It

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