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Basics of Design: A Self-Aligning Bushing's Redesign Increases Travel Life More Than 64 Times
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Basics of Design: Needle Rollers Make This Linear Guide the Most Accurate on the Block
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Diaphragm Cylinders: Virtually Frictionless and Leak-Free
The Basics of Miniature Slide Guides
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Multi-passage Soft-seal Rotating Unions for Various Applications
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How to Build a Better Linear Drive System
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The Dynamic Technology Behind Rotary Splines
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Calculating the Hidden Loads in Fasteners Near Edges
Fasteners installed near the ends or edges of load-carrying members often have hidden loads greater than the actual applied load.
Basics of Touchless Rotary Sensors
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An Alternative for Fitting Straight Lines to Data
The “method of least squares” isn’t the only way to draw straight lines through data points.
What are the Differences Between Springs?
Tim Parkinson
Some of the same technology that enables a pacemaker to function can also be found in a ballpoint pen.
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True Cost of Ownership for Linear Position Sensors, Part 2
Harold G. Schaevitz
Sheet-Metal Allowance: Determining How Much Sheet Metal Is Needed to Make Curved Parts
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The True Cost of Ownership for Linear Position Sensors, Part 1
Harold G. Schaevitz
How IP Ratings Apply to Linear Actuators
Gary Rosengren
An IP rating can help engineers choose actuators suitable for the level of quality, safety, and long service life suitable to their manufacturing environments.
Basics Of Design: Quality STL Files for Laser Sintering
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The Basics of Threaded-Forming Fasteners for Plastics
Tips on getting the right screw for plastics
Tips for Selecting Materials for Low-Temperature Seals
Which makes the best low-temperature seal: polyurethane, nitrile, polyacrylate, fluorosilicone, fluorocarbon, or silicone?
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