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Chain Usage in Machine Design [Selection, Calculation, and Placement to Extend Life].
2026/1/31 Chain
Here we note the "basics that designers should keep in mind about chains," a mechanical element that has been used in automatic machines for a long time. Chain usage" is an extremely important factor that determines the reliability of equipment ...
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What is DRBFM? Explaining Methods to Improve Design Quality
2025/11/14 The story of machine design
Here are some notes on DRBFM, a method of preventing design problems before they occur. I have had a difficult time grasping the essence of DRBFM, even though I am familiar with the term. ...
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What is PEEK material of resin? Comprehensive explanation of characteristics, grades, and applications
2025/11/16 Material Properties, Resin
Here is a note on PEEK, a resin material used in automatic machines in clean rooms. Even if you think you understand the characteristics of PEEK, which grade should you choose?.
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The Complete Guide to Cleanroom Static Control [For Mechanical Designers].
2025/11/27 ionizer, Clean Room
This section notes "clean room static electricity countermeasures" that designers should be aware of when designing automatic machines that operate in clean rooms. In the design of automatic machines in a clean room, static electricity is ...
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Design guide for using air cylinders in clean rooms|From countermeasures to exhaust
2025/11/13 Air Cylinder/Spicon, Clean Room
This is a note on "air cylinders" used in automatic machines that operate in clean rooms. Air cylinders are the most common mechanical element for us machine designers, but they can also be used in clean rooms.
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How to Select a Cleanroom Electric Actuator and Compare Manufacturers
2025/11/13 Clean Room, Electric Actuator
Here is a detailed note on "Electric Actuators for Cleanroom Use," an important mechanical element of automatic machines used in cleanrooms. Automatic Machines Operated in Cleanrooms ...
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Basics of automatic machine design for clean rooms
2025/11/27 Clean Room, Design method
Here are some notes on the "basic elements of designing automatic machines for clean rooms. When you take charge of designing automatic machines for clean rooms for the first time, you may wonder where to start and which ...
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What is "Normalizing"? A Thorough Explanation of Purpose, Effects, and Drawing Instructions
2025/11/26 Heat treatment
Here are some notes on "normalizing," one type of heat treatment. "Normalizing," which can be a headache when indicated on process drawings. If the wrong heat treatment is chosen, the part's performance will not be realized...
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Textbook of Annealing, Annealing and Annealing|Explanation of types, purposes and drawing instructions
2026/2/16 Heat treatment
Here are my notes on "annealing," metal heat treatment often confused with hardening. Previously, I received a question about "annealing," "yaki-namashi," and "annealing"...
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Comparison of hardening hardness by material. List of steels and design considerations
2026/1/31 Heat treatment
Here is a memo about "hardness by material" obtained through quenching. I am looking for material-specific hardness data to answer the question, "Which material should I choose to achieve the required hardness for this part?".