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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

Work Holding Technology Pt. 1: Introduction to Work Holding

Aug 11, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Continual advancements in the fields of mechanization and automation have led to large strides

Mechanical Design

Sensor Mounting Part 2: Utilizing Proximity Sensors in Mechanical System Design

Jul 6, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Proximity sensors are a type of sensor that is capable of identifying the presence

Mechanical Design

Timing Belts and Pulleys: Application Examples

Jun 29, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Common Belt Drive Applications In addition to an endless variety of industrial machine applications, there

Electric & Tooling Mechanical Design

Sensor Mounting Part 1: Introduction to Sensors and Sensor Mounting

Jun 21, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

At its simplest definition, a sensor is a device with the ability to detect physical

Videos

MechMinutes Video: Belt & Pulley Applications

Jun 16, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

TIMING BELTS & PULLEYS PT. 6: BELT & PULLEY APPLICATIONS | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI

Videos

MechMinutes Video: Types of Pulley Mounting

Jun 9, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

TIMING BELTS & PULLEYS PT. 5: TYPES OF PULLEY MOUNTING | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI

Videos

MechMinutes Video: Timing Belt Tension

May 26, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

TIMING BELTS & PULLEYS PT. 4: TIMING BELT TENSION | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA

Mechanical Design

Timing Belt Selection: Environmental Considerations

May 24, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The first step in selecting a belt transmission system is to complete a thorough survey

Videos

MechMinutes Video: Timing Belt Alignment Concerns

May 17, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

In the previous episode of MechMinutes, Timing Belts and Pulleys, we looked at belt wear

Mechanical Design

A Guide to Timing Belt Sizing and Selection

May 9, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Selecting the ideal timing pulley to optimize the performance of power transmission systems can

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