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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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Helical Gears
Featured Articles

Gears Part 2: 5 Common Gear Types

Oct 31, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

In the introduction to our gears series we wrote about Backlash and Gear Ratios. Now

Assorted Straight Bushings
Featured Articles

Choosing the Best Linear Bushing

Oct 30, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

In our previous series, we talked about Working with Linear Bushings and different kinds of

Mechanical Design

Gears Part I: Backlash & Ratios

Oct 23, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Gear 101 In this series, you’ll learn about the different types of Gears, optimal uses of

Videos

Are You Smarter Than an Engineering Student? New Trivia Series!

Oct 22, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

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

Featured Articles

Perpetual Motion

Oct 17, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

One of the most widely controversial topics in science is the concept of perpetual motion.

3D printed models
Mechanical Design

3D Printing Bill of Materials

Oct 14, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

We previously talked about Getting Started with 3D Printing, and Finding the Right Modeling Program,

Mechanical Design

Q & A: Single & Double Type Stroke Bushings

Oct 8, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team, What is the difference in the single and double type?

Rusted Bolt Corrosion Metal
Mechanical Design

Corrosion Resistance Standards and How to Use Them

Sep 24, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Everyone has experienced the pain and suffering of trying to remove a rusted bolt or

Mechanical Design

Application Examples: Couplings

Sep 18, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Back in July we shared some application examples for linear shafts. The post was wildly

Videos

E2E Video: Rolling Element Linear Guides

Sep 16, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Last month we released the Engineer to Engineer (E2E) Series, a new series of 5 minute videos

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