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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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Featured Articles Mechanical Design

7 Specialty Fasteners Every Mechanical Engineer Should Know About (And Where to Find Them)

Mar 27, 2025 Shannon Callarman

With so many options for fasteners, it’s easy to stick with what you know. When

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Mechanical Design

Inductive vs. Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Mar 20, 2025 Moises Reynoso

Learn how inductive and capacitive proximity sensors help track parts accurately in tough environments without damage.

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

My Experience as a New Product Engineer at MISUMI: A Journey from College to Real World

Mar 13, 2025 Aleksa Petrovic

Learn how a recent engineering grad is adjusting to his new role as a product engineer at MISUMI.

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Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs): How They Work

Mar 11, 2025 Natalie Co

Learn about variable frequency drives (VFDs), why we need them, and how they work.

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Automotive Mechanical Design

Why High-Quality Cleanroom Components Are Essential for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Mar 4, 2025 Shannon Callarman

Learn how EV cleanroom components protect against contaminants in battery production, semiconductor manufacturing, precision assembly, and R&D.

Mechanical Design

A Standards Comparison: JIS vs. AISI/UNS

Feb 25, 2025 Carlicia Layosa

Learn how AISI and JIS steel standards compare, including their designations, numbering systems, and key differences.

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Mechanical Design

Understanding Shaft and Hole Tolerances and Fits

Feb 20, 2025 Carlicia Layosa

Understand shaft and hole cleanrance to interference and how to determine fit.

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Mechanical Design

Spur Gear Tooth Geometry: Understanding Gear Module and Pitch Diameter

Feb 18, 2025 Carlicia Layosa

Here is everything you need to know about two of the most important spur gear tooth parameters: the pitch diameter and the module.

MISUMI guide to fasteners, including bolts, washers, nuts, and screws.
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A Guide to Fasteners for Industrial Automation: Types and Uses 

Feb 13, 2025 Shannon Callarman

Learn about the different types of fasteners that are common in industrial automation applications.

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Electric & Tooling

Decoding M12 Cordsets: Types of Coding and Their Applications

Feb 11, 2025 Lois Sarmiento

Learn the coding method for M12 cordsets and what their common applications are.

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