ENGINEER.48
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Talk about specific points where the design speed differs between 2DCAD and 3DCAD.
2024/3/28 2DCAD／3DCAD
Today's memo is a "Let's talk about the points of difference in design speed between 2DCAD and 3DCAD with specific details. I do mechanical design for production equipment, machining, and specialized machines, and the use of CAD is basically the same for each customer ...
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Rail fixing method for LM Guide and Linear Guide
2026/1/2 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft
Today, I would like to make a note on "How to fix LM guide and linear guide rails". First of all, the premise is that the fixing method of LM guide (made by THK) and linear guide (made by NSK) is different depending on ...
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There are three main reasons/causes for poor LM Guide movement
2026/1/2 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft
Today's note is about "three major reasons/causes of poor LM guide movement. Some time ago, I saw a machine that had a bad LM guide movement during post-assembly/adjustment work of a certain machine. &nbs ...
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Fonts, typefaces, and size rules for mechanical drawings
2025/8/15 Drawing/Writing
Here are some notes on "rules (bulleted) for fonts, typefaces, and sizes for mechanical drawings" in mechanical drafting. I do drafting based on various customer rules. ...
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How to share information with screen captures and descriptions
2025/11/16 soft
Today's note is about "how to share information with screen captures and explanations". My work environment is characterized by the fact that I work from home, have many customers (for individuals) that I deal with, and many cooperating subcontractors. ...
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Basic calculations for LM guides subjected to external loads during horizontal drive
2026/1/2 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft
Today's note is on "Basic Calculations for LM Guide Subjected to External Loads During Horizontal Drive": How much load is applied to the LM guide when an external load/load is applied to any part of the object to be conveyed in the X/Y/X direction while being conveyed by the LM guide?.
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Necessity and Methods of Motion, Interference, and Tact Simulation for Articulated Robots
2025/11/13 Robot
Today's note is about "the need and method of motion, interference, and tact simulation for articulated robots". Articulated robots can move freely in a narrow space and avoid obstacles, but they can also elbow their way in unplanned ...
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Summary of the effects of rake angle, relief angle, etc. in turning
2020/8/21 Machining/ Foundation
Today's memo is a "Summary of the Influence of Rake Angle, Clearance Angle, etc. in Turning" memo. Image: Borrowed from the reliable Mitsubishi Hitachi Tool Co. The function required of a cutting tool is to ...
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Meaning, reading and conversion of inch dimensions
Today's memo is about "Meaning, Reading, and Conversion of Inch Dimensions." In mechanical design, there are jobs that involve purchasing and using products made in America at the customer's request, or replacing American equipment drawings with Japanese versions and rebuilding or modifying equipment...
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What is the AWG standard for electric wire and what is AWG size?
2020/5/2 Electric wire/Magnet wire
Today's memo is about "What is the wire standard AWG? About AWG sizes." It seems there are slight differences in AWG (American Wire Gauge standard) depending on the wire manufacturer's product line. Therefore, here's how to understand AWG, and examples of wire conductors...
