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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

Lead Screws vs. Ball Screws

Jun 10, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Confused about the difference between lead screws and ball screws and when you should use each?

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Welcome Note from our President

Jun 4, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Welcome, My name is Nobuyuki Ashida and I’m the President of MISUMI USA. I’d like

Linear Actuator
Mechanical Design

Selecting the Right Actuator

Jun 3, 2014 Vick Yonata

Dear Misumi Engineering Team, I’m in the process of selecting a linear actuator and it looks

Working with Linear Bushings
Mechanical Design

Working with Linear Bushings

May 30, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Many projects require a repeating linear motion, and selecting the best system to facilitate that

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Henry Ford Quote

May 15, 2014 Carlicia Layosa
Linear Guides
Mechanical Design

Linear Guide FAQ

May 14, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Does your linear motion application have high speeds, high loads, and need a high degree

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