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Mechanical Design

5 Common Lead Screw Applications

Jun 12, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in a wide range of equipment to create controlled linear motion. Explore five common applications, including linear actuators, CNC machines, and more.

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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

Q & A: TM Magnetic Transmission Drive

Feb 2, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

How much misalignment is allowed with Magnetic Transmission Drives? It is critical that the magnetic

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inCAD Library: 300+ Application Examples

Jan 29, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

Whether you’re building a new machine or considering making modifications on an existing machine, engineering

Mechanical Design Videos

Measuring Friction & Force

Jan 27, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

The latest installment of MISUMI’s Engineer to Engineer video series is now available on our

A customer-modified MISUMI High Precision Stage
Mechanical Design

Q&A: How To Reverse the 5 Stage Stepper Motor on a MISUMI High Precision Stage

Jan 20, 2015 Andrew Barendregt

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: Hi, we purchased a MISUMI single axis high precision stage,

Mechanical Design

Q&A: Using RS Manager with Windows 8

Jan 15, 2015 MISUMI USA

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: We are currently using one of your single axis RS

3D Printer Prusa Mendel
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**Update** Breaking News! MISUMI Has Released Three BOMs for Building 3D Printers

Jan 14, 2015 MISUMI USA

If you have been following our recent articles on 3D printing and are interested in

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How To Spend Your Holiday Money: 5 Great Gadgets to Give Yourself this Year!

Dec 29, 2014 MISUMI USA

‘Tis the season to be giving, sure, but why exclude yourself? After all, we’ve all

Mechanical Design

Are You Smarter Than an Engineering Student? Force, Torque, and Pirate Ships!

Dec 16, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Are you smarter than an engineering student? Have you gotten rusty or are you still

Mechanical Design

3D Print Your Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

With the calendar days racing past and the inevitable charge toward this year’s end continues,

Mechanical Design

Conveyor Q & A in 60 seconds or less!

Nov 19, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

We know your time is valuable and you don’t always have the luxury of reading

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