In many devices lead screw assemblies are used to convert motion from rotary to linear and vice versa. Historically these assemblies have had poor efficiencies and relied on grease for improved … [Read more...] about Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design
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Pressure Velocity and Leadscrew Assemblies
Pressure velocity (PV) is a fundamental property of all plastics, and is specific to the composition of the plastic. PV for a lead screw application is a calculated value based on load and surface … [Read more...] about Pressure Velocity and Leadscrew Assemblies
Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
Feedback is used in closed loop systems in applications across all markets to control speed and/or position, and it has an important role in keeping equipment operating smoothly and accurately. This … [Read more...] about Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
Comparison of motor feedback system: optical, capacitive or magnetic?
Selection criteria for motor feedback solutions based on optical, magnetic, inductive, and capacitive measurement systems. … [Read more...] about Comparison of motor feedback system: optical, capacitive or magnetic?
Five Statistics That Will Drive Changes In PCB Manufacturing
New paradigms in consumer buying patterns are putting pressure on PCB Manufacturers to become a whole lot more flexible. And although efforts are made to streamline and optimize, the big picture is … [Read more...] about Five Statistics That Will Drive Changes In PCB Manufacturing
Benefits of Best-Practice Process Preparation for PCB Assembly
Process preparation is the critical link between the completion of the design and the start of physical product realization. The gap between these two processes can be quite wide, geographically and … [Read more...] about Benefits of Best-Practice Process Preparation for PCB Assembly
Closing the Gaps Between PCB Layout Design and Manufacturing
This paper describes how layout designers and product-level NPI engineers can prepare and validate product models using embedded or concurrent design-for-manufacturing (DFM) analysis while they are … [Read more...] about Closing the Gaps Between PCB Layout Design and Manufacturing
The Latest in PCB Manufacturing Data Exchange Formats
ODB++ is a complete PCB manufacturing exchange data format that contains all of the data required for defining a PCB product in manufacturing. This paper provides a summary of the new items in ODB++ … [Read more...] about The Latest in PCB Manufacturing Data Exchange Formats
When to Replace a Pump
A frequent question in the Fluid Power industry is, “when or how often should I replace my pump?” The truthful but unsatisfying answer is, “it depends”. It depends on a multitude of factors, operating … [Read more...] about When to Replace a Pump
A Changing Approach to PCB Manufacturing
The ability for an existing factory to be able to perform in a more flexible way without making huge changes or investment, and without significant loss of productivity, has been a challenge for many … [Read more...] about A Changing Approach to PCB Manufacturing