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7 Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Gear Technology

Oct. 18, 2017
Sponsored by Harmonic Drive
Choosing a drive involves several design factors that depend greatly on the task at hand. For more precise and exact movements, drives that have a high accuracy and repeatability are required. If a task requires a high torque output or speed, a larger drive or one with specific gear ratios will be necessary. The following is a list of the Top 7 design aspects you need to know that include sizing, mounting, speed, torque, accuracy, and repeatability.

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