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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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Mechanical Design

The Need for Speed: High-Speed Automation Design

Nov 22, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

In the midst of adverse market conditions, automation devices must be manufactured to a higher

Featured Articles

Stronger Than Gold: Titanium Nitride

Nov 15, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

We’ve touched upon several surface treatments in past posts such as electroless nickel plating. In

Featured Articles

Go Big: Large Automation Design

Nov 8, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

As automation becomes more demanding there is a need for stronger materials and larger equipment.

Videos

MechMinutes Video: Intro to Linear Motion

Oct 25, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

INTRO TO LINEAR GUIDES – LINEAR MOTION #1 | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA In

Mechanical Design

Give Your Design a Boost: Boost Mechanisms

Oct 3, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

A mechanism designed to generate a large force from a small force is called a boost

Industry Insights

The Internet of Things – What is a Smart City?

Sep 27, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

We’ve covered what IoT is, security, and even manufacturing. To conclude this series, we will

Electric & Tooling Industry Insights

The Internet of Things – What is Industry 4.0?

Sep 20, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

We’ve covered what is IoT, security and now onto manufacturing. The internet of things has

Electric & Tooling Featured Articles Industry Insights

The Internet of Things – Are We Secure?

Sep 13, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Briefly, we skimmed the surface of the Internet of Things in a previous post (read

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

UPDATE MAKEiT, Inc: Project Bigfoot

Sep 6, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

This week we catch up with our friends at MAKEiT, Inc on their project Bigfoot

Mechanical Design

Surface Finishes: Hard Chrome Plating

Aug 29, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The most common and long-established method of decorative plating on steel is copper-nickel-chrome plating also

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