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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

Surface Finishes: Heat Treatments

Aug 22, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Heat treatment is a type of surface treatment that includes hardening and thermal diffusion. Both

Mechanical Design

Surfaces Finishes: Electroless Plating

Aug 15, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Electroless plating is a chemical plating technique used to deposit a layer of metal plating

Mechanical Design

Surface Finishes: Anodizing

Aug 8, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

“Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant,

Mechanical Design

The Technique of Losing Weight: Part Two

Aug 1, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Strength and Shape Design Considerations After looking at ways to use different plastics instead of

Mechanical Design

The Technique of Losing Weight: Part One

Jul 25, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

In response to concerns about global warming and depletion of subterranean resources such as petroleum

Mechanical Design

One for All: Universal Design

Jul 18, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

“Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people,

Mechanical Design

Belt Driven Actuators: Loads and Speeds

Jul 11, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Actuators are systems used to control or drive a load. There are pneumatic, hydraulic and

Mechanical Design

You Can with Cantilever Shafts!

Jun 27, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Back during your engineering school days, most of us took a strength of materials course

Mechanical Design

You’ve Got the POWER! MR vs. GT

Jun 20, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

In the rotary power transmission world, timing pulleys and timing belts are king!  There are

Mechanical Design

The Perfect Pair: Couplings

Jun 6, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Coupling: the pairing of two items.  Couplings are a product that is designed to connect

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