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Machine Designer's Note

機械要素

【4】How to use machine elements/Calculation

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: Fall Protection Design of Air Cylinders｜Practical Guide

2026/2/24 Air Cylinder/Spicon, Design method

Here, we note a "technique for preventing air cylinders from falling" that is inexpensive and easy to incorporate into automatic machines. When designing an automatic machine that lifts and lowers a vertical axis, it is important to prevent a workpiece from falling when the air supply is cut off.

: Keyence's Security Sensor Utilization Guide to Change Automatic Machine Design

2026/2/22 Air Cylinder/Spicon

Here is a note about the "line type sensor sensor" of Mr. Keyens, which is popular in recent FA machines and is a revolutionary product. Complicated sensor position adjustment and luck at the time of equipment start-up...

: Air Clamp method and design study｜Thorough explanation from calculation to safety circuit

2026/1/29 Air Cylinder/Spicon, Clamp, Jig design

Here, I make a note about "Method and design and examination of air clamp" which can be used for clamping mechanism. At the site of machine design, "The clamping force that we designed is the actual processing load and the workpiece retention...

: Structure Comparison of LM (Linear) Guides and Linear Bushings

2026/2/17 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft

Here is a note about "Structure comparison and usage of LM (Linear) Guide and linear Bush". In a modern production line where 24-hour operation has become the norm, machine designers are truly afraid...

: Linear Shaft Evaluation and Design Complete Guide｜Material, Heat treatment, Surface treatment, etc.

2026/1/31 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft

Here is the practical memo know-how about the "linear shaft" used in the guide mechanism. "I want to make a guide mechanism using a linear shaft, but I can be sure which material to choose...

: Criteria for Fitting Bearings｜Case Studies and Design Points

2025/12/22 Bearing

Here, I make a note about "Judgment criteria / Case studies and design points of whether to press-fit bearings". For many mechanical designers, information on bearing pressure entry is available in the catalog of the published difference table...

: Difference between light curtain and area sensor/ Concrete Examples of structure and Installation

2025/12/17 Area sensor, Light curtain, Safety design

Here is a note about "Differences between light curtains and area sensors, concrete examples of structure and installation", which is important for safety design in automatic machines.

: Safety Distance Calculation and Installation Standards for Light Curtains｜The Complete Guide for Designers

2026/2/17 Light curtain, Safety design

Here is a note on "light curtains," a concern during design and installation. In the field of machine design, safety measures for automatic machines are an important issue that cannot be avoided.　　In particular, detecting the intrusion of a human body ...

: How to use IAI elec cylinders in 3 positions (intermediate stop)

2026/1/26 electric cylinder, Robo Cylinder /Single Axis Robot

Here is a memo on "How to use IAI Elecylinders with 3-position (intermediate stop)". The following are the rules for selecting the correct model and the necessary ...

: Selection of Servo Presses｜Thorough Explanation from Mechanism to Calculation and Manufacturer

2026/1/27 Press

Here is a note on "servo presses," which are used in the process of accurately incorporating products into automatic machines with a certain amount of force. There are many product catalogs and glossaries on the web, but these ...

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