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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

Reducing Feedback Noise on the AC Power Line

Jul 15, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Dear Misumi Engineers, We have a series RSH single axis robotic actuator that we seem

Selecting Actuators
Mechanical Design

Size Does Matter…

Jul 3, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: We have several linear motion setups in our production line, with

Featured Articles

Theodore von Kármán Quote

Jul 2, 2014 Carlicia Layosa
Mechanical Design

What are the Effects of Changing Cam Timing on Power Output and Fuel Efficiency?

Jul 1, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Even though you may not be aware, nearly everyone has heard of cam timing and

Videos

Best Dad DIY Project EVER!

Jun 30, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

This isn’t your regular DIY Project! This is DIY SUPERSIZED! We recently stumbled upon a

ball screw
Mechanical Design

Ball Screw Lubrication Tips: Application & Grease vs. Oil

Jun 26, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

When you forget to change the oil in your car’s engine, it won’t take long

Featured Articles

MUP Students Participate in SAE Formula Race

Jun 24, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Most people know MISUMI for our Linear Shafts, Aluminum Extrusions and configurable business model. However, if

Mechanical Design

Summer Fun DIY Project

Jun 19, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Maybe we’re biased, but we believe that MISUMI has the BEST community of DIYers in

Videos

Saving Design Time…AND Turtles.

Jun 18, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

The time was 4:34 pm on Monday, June 16th. All MISUMI employees were happily bustling

diamond locating pin
Mechanical Design

What Are Diamond Locating Pins? Here’s When To Use Them

Jun 17, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

No, they don’t help you locate diamonds, but diamond locating pins can be used to

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