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12 Dec,2025

Closing the loop with optical rotary encoders

Many SMLAs can be outfitted to provide feedback by adding a rotary encoder. Rotary encoders, also known as shaft ...

11 Dec,2025

Open loop linear actuation

Figure 2 depicts open-loop SMLA architecture that applies to all configurations. Users interact with the system ...

10 Dec,2025

SMLA core configurations

Figure 1 (above) shows three of the most common SMLA constructions: a motorized lead screw (MLS), nut (MLN) and linear ...

09 Dec,2025

Stepper motor linear actuators

Stepper motor linear actuators (SMLAs) combine a stepper motor, precision lead screw and nut in one compact ...

08 Dec,2025

Stator housing holds both bearings in line, keeping lathe bore diameter and straightness variance to within 1 to 2 microns.

A ground shaft can normally meet a straightness requirement of less than 5 microns. Bearings have positive effect on ...

05 Dec,2025

Gearbox Example

In a final step, the response of housing in stage railway gearbox is studied. prior step project, original gear macro- ...

04 Dec,2025

Gear Mesh Example

To illustrate the effect of waviness on calculated performance characteristics like transmission error and load ...

03 Dec,2025

Definitions and Description of Waviness

The waviness is shown as a three-dimensional image. vertical axis shows the deviation of manufactured and measured ...

02 Dec,2025

Measuring Flank Waviness as Next Step

In the above process, only 8 × = 64 points are measured and shape of flank between is not known. A more refined approach ...

01 Dec,2025

Experiments at supersonic speed

The operating principle of the tube wind tunnel uses interaction pressure and vacuum, where accumulator tubes serve ...

28 Nov,2025

A Different Type of Wind Application for Aerospace Research

Two accumulator tubes of more than 80 meters in length run over an open space next to the building and pass through solid ...

27 Nov,2025

Definitions and Description of Waviness

On the left side of Figure 9, waviness is shown as a three-dimensional image. The vertical axis shows deviation ...

26 Nov,2025

Measuring Flank Waviness as Next Step

In the above process, only 8 × = 64 points are measured and shape of flank between is not known. A more refined approach ...

25 Nov,2025

Creating the Digital Twin

Measuring a Grid of Points on the Flank as State ArtTo create digital twin, it is state art to measure grid points flank, ...

24 Nov,2025

Closed Loop as Solution

If, however, the manufactured and measured gear geometry could be looped back into original KISSsoft design ...

21 Nov,2025

American National Standard pipe

Regarding American National Standard pipe, ASME B1.20.1 covers the following series: NPT, NPSC, NPTR, NPSM and ...

20 Nov,2025

Pipe Threads: Standards and Compatibility

Have you ever been confused about pipe thread nomenclature? wondered what is the difference between NPT and PT? What ...

19 Nov,2025

Full wheel assembly model within SolidWorks

Figure 3—Full wheel assembly model within SolidWorks.Another major advantage of modeling the whole system ...

18 Nov,2025

Technical Problem

The drivetrain team faced an important technical challenge in designing appropriate gear train that will be used ...

17 Nov,2025

UGRacing’s Gear Train Solutions from Combustion to Electric

UGRacing is the University of Glasgow’s Formula Student team. Since its inception in 2005, team has been working to ...

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