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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

Button Head Socket Cap Size Chart

May 21, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Find common button head screw sizes for you next job or build with our chart covering screw diameter, head dimensions, and more.

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Mechanical Design

All of the NAAMS Pt 1: What is NAAMS?

Mar 14, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

NAAMS stands for North American Automotive Metric Standard.  The official full name is NAAMS Global

Industry Insights

Supply Chain Management Pt 4: Logistics and Transportation

Mar 7, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals definition of logistics: “The process of planning, implementing

Industry Insights

Supply Chain Management Pt 3: Manufacturing & Operations

Feb 28, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Supply-Chain Council developed ‘SCOR”: Supply Chain Operations Reference Model.  It is built around six major

Industry Insights

Supply Chain Management Pt 2: Procurement

Feb 21, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)’s definition of procurement: “The activities associated with

Industry Insights

Supply Chain Management Pt 1: Introduction

Feb 14, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)’s definition of supply chain management: “Supply chain

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

Computer Aided Design Pt 5: Powerful Simulations

Jan 31, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The powerful engineering analysis tools made possible thanks to significant advances in computational technology are

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

Computer Aided Design Pt 4: The World Of FEA

Jan 24, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

Whirlwind Introduction to the World of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) The world of Finite Element

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

Computer Aided Design Pt 3: Product Management Systems

Jan 17, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

The next section of this CAD series will cover the rise of product management services

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

Computer Aided Design Pt 2: CAD Meets CAM

Jan 10, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

CAD: The First Revolution While it could be the understatement of the year to say

Industry Insights Mechanical Design

Computer Aided Design Pt 1: Design Before Technology

Jan 3, 2017 Carlicia Layosa

History of CAD The first design drawings can be dated as far back to the

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