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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

New Year, New Designs Tips

Jan 9, 2020 Joseph Borucki

We hope 2020 brings new, innovative, and creative designs for you. To help you be

Electric & Tooling

Bulky Cables Have Their Place in Smart Factories

Dec 17, 2019 Patrick Teagues

Ethernet cable has undergone a robust change recently due to increased smart factory automation. The

Mechanical Design

10 Products to Add to Your Wish List Bill of Materials

Dec 11, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

Treat your bill of materials for any application with MISUMI and MISUMI partner components. We

Mechanical Design

Guide Mechanisms for Precision Positioning Stages

Dec 4, 2019 Andrew Barendregt

Most stages employ three primary types of guide mechanism for their precision positioning stages. Dovetail,

Electric & Tooling

The Issues that Occur with Soldering, Crimping, and Press Contact

Nov 20, 2019 Patrick Teagues

Today’s electrical cable connectors are quite complicated to get it right for the do it

Mechanical Design

Setting the Stage: Four Steps in Stage Selection

Nov 13, 2019 Andrew Barendregt

Selecting the right stage for your application can seem like a daunting task, especially with

Electric & Tooling

Little Wiring Components Can Make a Big Difference

Oct 9, 2019 Patrick Teagues

“Throw a wrench” and “debugging” reference the impact that a small object can have on

Featured Articles

The Dayton Lamina Story

Sep 19, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

A New Name with A Long History Dayton Lamina is a world leader in the

Electric & Tooling

How to Select a Hook-Up Wire or Cable

Aug 14, 2019 Patrick Teagues

MISUMI is the leader in product selection and availability.  With millions of parts available on

Featured Articles

5 Fun Facts about the MISUMI University Program

Aug 5, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

The back-to-school season is approaching! Students are busy gearing up for the new school year.

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