How to pick motors for linear motion (.PDF Download)

    Aug. 8, 2013

    The easiest way to design a linear-motion system is to add components one by one. Then, step-by-step calculations relate input to power dissipated moving a load in a specific amount of time. Linear systems drive everything from inexpensive seat movers in passenger vehicles to ...

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