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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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Mastering Ball Screws Pt 3: Ball Screw Operating Performances

Oct 11, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Friction is one factor in ball screw performance.  There are 2 different friction torques affecting

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Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 2: Ball Screw Preloads

Oct 4, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Preloading is used to increase the feed accuracy and rigidity of ball screws. Why is this

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Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 1: Steel Ball Recirculation System and Characteristics

Sep 28, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Ball screws are one of the many components seen throughout factory automation applications. Using the

Mechanical Design

An Introduction to Aluminum Extrusion and Profiles

Sep 21, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The aluminum extrusion (also known by ‘aluminum frames’) forming process is a bulk plastic deformation

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How GD&T Form Tolerances Affect Hole and Shaft Fits

Sep 14, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The relatively new and sometimes confusing world of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) opens up

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Workholding Technology Pt. 4: Locating of Workpieces with External Forces Applied

Sep 6, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Another important consideration to take into account when trying to locate work pieces is

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Workholding Technology Pt. 3: Locating with the Intention of Avoiding Burrs

Aug 30, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction One of the problems faced when locating on jigs and fixtures is the presence

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Workholding Technology Pt. 2: Locating Basics

Aug 23, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction One of the most common ways of workholding is by location with reference to

Mechanical Design

Work Holding Technology Pt. 1: Introduction to Work Holding

Aug 11, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Continual advancements in the fields of mechanization and automation have led to large strides

Mechanical Design

Sensor Mounting Part 2: Utilizing Proximity Sensors in Mechanical System Design

Jul 6, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Proximity sensors are a type of sensor that is capable of identifying the presence

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