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    • Machine Design

    Highlights

    Dedmityay/Dreamstime
    Iron casting in metallurgy

    Selecting the Right Cast Iron

    MD Staff
    Cast irons include many metals having a wide variety of properties.
    Cornelius20/Dreamstime
    Gears concept

    Shaft Keys 101

    Dennis G. Berg
    A simple mechanical part can reduce manufacturing costs and machine downtime.
    Rittal
    Rittal Enclosures

    Keeping Enclosures Cool

    Felix Klebe
    If temperatures get too high inside enclosures, electronics can fail prematurely.
    Grafvision/Dreamstime
    Nuts and bolts

    A Glossary of Finishes and Platings for Fasteners

    David Zimmermann
    To prevent corrosion on fasteners, and to improve their looks, they are often coated or plated. Here’s a quick look at some of those coatings and platings.
    Stanislau V/Dreamstime
    Timing belt with rollers on background

    The Benefits of Timing Belts, Even When Synchronization Isn’t an Issue

    MD Staff
    They offer strength, durability and—of course—the ability to synchronize the motion between rotating shafts.
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    Design Essentials: S-Curves and Linear Motor Sizing

    Tom Radigan
    Linear motors are the most demanding part of point-to-point applications, requiring careful analysis to achieve accuracy and appropriate sizing.
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    Data Analysis and Computing: the Future Job Wave

    With the increase of Internet of Things (IoT) systems, big data analytics and computing skills are becoming the jobs of the future.
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    Cruising Through the New York Auto Show

    Machine Design Staff
    The Machine Design staff checked out the hot new vehicles at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, and shares highlights from the show in this image gallery.
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    Slip Clutches Improve Document Handling

    Jeff Kerns
    The right clutch inside your printer or paper feeding devices may stop annoying delays.