• 1.Design technology
    • 1-1.The story of machine design
    • 1-2.About Automation
    • 1-3.Factory System
      • Clean Room
      • Nut Runner
      • Stack transport
      • Galvano Scanner
      • About contamination
      • Forklift related
      • Crane related
      • About Factory power supply
    • Mechanical Design|Basics
    • Trestle design
    • Jig design
    • Positioning foundation
    • Tolerance design
    • Input design
    • Welding knowledge
    • Analytical Strength|CAE
    • Safety design
    • Explosion-proof design
    • Thermal measures
    • Air circuit
    • Production Technology/Manufacturing technology
    • Processing|Foundation
    • CAD|General
  • 2.Design calculations
    • Surface roughness ・ Surface roughness table
    • Cycle calculation
    • Habitual sex moments
    • Strength calculation
    • Basic calculation (Other)
  • 3.Mechanical elements
    • Motor
    • Air cylinder
    • Security
    • Electric Cylinder / Single Axis Robot
    • Index table
    • Linear Guide Shaft
    • Ball screw
    • Robot
    • Conveyor
    • Bearings ・ Bearings
    • Oiles Bush
    • Cable bear
    • Spring design
    • Shock absorbers
    • Chain
    • Sensor
    • Light curtain
    • Toggle clamp
    • Other Mechanical elements
  • 4. Table of various dimensions
    • Hex Socket Head cap Bolt
      • Screw-Zagli dimensions
      • Screw head dimensions
      • Trash-avoiding caps
    • Screw and tap materials
      • Screw Pitch Lead
      • Tap hole under dimension
      • In Helisat downhole
    • Dish fir dimensions
    • Spring/ Flat washer
      • Flat washer dimensions (New JIS, Old JIS)
      • Applications of flat washers
      • Application of Spring washer
    • Nuts
      • Hex Nut Dimensions
      • Types of nuts
    • Key-Keyway
      • Keyway dimension table
    • Parallel Pin-Knock pin
    • Piping screw
    • Tool dimensions
  • 5. Material Characteristics/Dimensions
    • Physical characteristics
    • Aluminum
    • Stainless steel
    • Resin
    • Rubber/Sponge
    • Flat bar
      • About Flat Bar
      • About Black Skin
      • SS400-FB
      • SUS304-FB
      • SUS303-FB
      • SUS316-FB
    • Round and square bars
      • Polished steel bar
      • Centerless round bar
    • Square pipe
      • SS400(STKR)
    • Equilateral angle iron (Angle)
      • SS400
    • Steel plate and wire mesh
      • Expanded metal
      • How to call Jishaku
    • Plumbing
    • Types of steel
  • 6.Heat treatment/surface treatment
    • 6-1. Surface treatment
    • 6-2.Heat treatment
    • 6-3.Painting
  • 7.Drafting knowledge
    • 7-1.What is mechanical Drawing?
    • 7-2. How to write a drawing
    • 7-3.How to do a drawing inspection
    • 7-4.鋼材の記載方法

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  • 1.Design technology
    • 1-1.The story of machine design
    • 1-2.About Automation
    • 1-3.Factory System
      • Clean Room
      • Nut Runner
      • Stack transport
      • Galvano Scanner
      • About contamination
      • Forklift related
      • Crane related
      • About Factory power supply
    • Mechanical Design|Basics
    • Trestle design
    • Jig design
    • Positioning foundation
    • Tolerance design
    • Input design
    • Welding knowledge
    • Analytical Strength|CAE
    • Safety design
    • Explosion-proof design
    • Thermal measures
    • Air circuit
    • Production Technology/Manufacturing technology
    • Processing|Foundation
    • CAD|General
  • 2.Design calculations
    • Surface roughness ・ Surface roughness table
    • Cycle calculation
    • Habitual sex moments
    • Strength calculation
    • Basic calculation (Other)
  • 3.Mechanical elements
    • Motor
    • Air cylinder
    • Security
    • Electric Cylinder / Single Axis Robot
    • Index table
    • Linear Guide Shaft
    • Ball screw
    • Robot
    • Conveyor
    • Bearings ・ Bearings
    • Oiles Bush
    • Cable bear
    • Spring design
    • Shock absorbers
    • Chain
    • Sensor
    • Light curtain
    • Toggle clamp
    • Other Mechanical elements
  • 4. Table of various dimensions
    • Hex Socket Head cap Bolt
      • Screw-Zagli dimensions
      • Screw head dimensions
      • Trash-avoiding caps
    • Screw and tap materials
      • Screw Pitch Lead
      • Tap hole under dimension
      • In Helisat downhole
    • Dish fir dimensions
    • Spring/ Flat washer
      • Flat washer dimensions (New JIS, Old JIS)
      • Applications of flat washers
      • Application of Spring washer
    • Nuts
      • Hex Nut Dimensions
      • Types of nuts
    • Key-Keyway
      • Keyway dimension table
    • Parallel Pin-Knock pin
    • Piping screw
    • Tool dimensions
  • 5. Material Characteristics/Dimensions
    • Physical characteristics
    • Aluminum
    • Stainless steel
    • Resin
    • Rubber/Sponge
    • Flat bar
      • About Flat Bar
      • About Black Skin
      • SS400-FB
      • SUS304-FB
      • SUS303-FB
      • SUS316-FB
    • Round and square bars
      • Polished steel bar
      • Centerless round bar
    • Square pipe
      • SS400(STKR)
    • Equilateral angle iron (Angle)
      • SS400
    • Steel plate and wire mesh
      • Expanded metal
      • How to call Jishaku
    • Plumbing
    • Types of steel
  • 6.Heat treatment/surface treatment
    • 6-1. Surface treatment
    • 6-2.Heat treatment
    • 6-3.Painting
  • 7.Drafting knowledge
    • 7-1.What is mechanical Drawing?
    • 7-2. How to write a drawing
    • 7-3.How to do a drawing inspection
    • 7-4.鋼材の記載方法
Swing-type air clamps and link-type air clamps side by side

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...

Scratch resistance testing of hard-to-scratch transparent resin in the laboratory. Multiple sample plates and testing equipment are lined up.

Selection of transparent resin with few scratches|Thorough comparison of the types and characteristics of machine covers

2026/1/21    Cover, Resin

  Here, we make a note of "Examination of transparent resin that is hard to scratch and peripheral information" about transparent resin used in machine covers. When designing the safety cover of the machine and the view window of the cleaning equipment, it is specified in the drawings."..

Illustration of a cut model comparing the internal structure of an LM (linear) guide and a linear bush. Technical diagram to visually understand the difference between each ball recirculation system.

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...

Close-up image of an industrial component with linear shafts and linear bearings for precision machinery on a blueprint.

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 curtains and area sensors

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

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)

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 ...

Servo press is press-fitting a workpiece

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 ...

Bar type ionizer ionizing workpieces being conveyed in an automatic machine.

How to use an ionizer and design an automatic machine! Thorough explanation of the types and selection of installation locations.

2025/11/27    ionizer, Clean Room

  The following is a memo on the basics of "ionizers" that are sometimes incorporated into automatic machines to prevent static electricity in clean rooms. When you start looking into ionizers, you will find countless types and technical terms...

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