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: A compilation of websites that can be used as a reference for both study and practice of mechanical design

2024/6/17 Study/Reference/Site

Today, I would like to share with you a memo about "a collection of websites that can be used for both study and practice of mechanical design". In the field of mechanical design, it is not easy to see the contents of machines that other companies are designing due to the confidentiality agreement with customers....

: Difference between Meter-Out and Meter-In of Speakon and how to use them [Preserved Version].

2025/8/3 Air Cylinder/Spicon

Here is a note on "The difference between meter-out and meter-in of the Speicon and how to use them". This article is for those (especially beginners) who use Speicon in air cylinder drive circuits ...

: Mileage life and time life calculation method for LM Guide

2026/1/2 LM Guide/Linear Guide /Linear Shaft

Today's memo is on "How to calculate the distance life and time life of the LM Guide". When calculating the life of the LM Guide, please refer to the following formula to calculate the life of the LM Guide. Also, this formula is based on the "THK Catalo ...

: Calculation method for angular velocity, angle, and time required in operation pattern (direction of rotation)

2026/1/13 Cycle time

Today's memo is about "how to calculate angular velocity, angle, and time required in the operation pattern (direction of rotation)" that can be used to calculate and study cycle time. In this article, we will summarize angles with respect to acceleration. ...

: How to draw assembly drawings

2025/8/15 Drawing/Writing

Here, I would like to make a note on "how to draw assembly drawings" in mechanical drawing. Although it seems that opportunities to draw assembly drawings are becoming less common due to the spread of 3D CAD, assembly drawings are ...

: Thorough comparison of the differences between stepping motors and servo motors

2025/8/23 Motor

Here is a note on the difference between stepping motors and servo motors, a type of motor. In mechanical design, motor selection is an important process that determines equipment performance ...

: Preparation for QC Certification Level 3. Summary of Basic Calculations

2025/4/13 inspection

Today, I am taking notes on "QC Certification Level 3 Preparation. Summary of Basic Calculations" notes. I passed the QC Certification Level 3 exam on March 20, 2016 (a difficult year for the exam content). Here is what I actually put together as a preparation for QC Certification Level 3 ...

: Preparation for QC Certification Level 3. Summary of Basic Words and Phrases

2025/4/13 inspection

Today, I am taking notes on "Preparation for QC Certification Level 3. Summary of Basic Words and Phrases" notes. I passed the QC Certification Level 3 exam on March 20, 2016 (a difficult year for the exam content). Here is what I actually summarized as a preparation for QC Certification Level 3 ...

: Useful site inCAD Library for mechanical design work and knowledge improvement.

2025/10/19 The story of machine design

Today, I'm sharing notes from "Useful Sites for Mechanical Design Reference: inCAD Library" that can be useful for mechanical design structure. Due to confidentiality agreements with clients regarding mechanical design, finding references for mechanical structures...

: Basic calculation of motor torque when lifting and lowering with ball screw

2025/5/2 Ball screw, Motor

Today's memo is about "Basic calculation of motor torque when moving up and down using a ball screw." This is a calculation for a motor directly attached (without a reducer). In the article before last, we discussed the motor torque required for horizontal transport...

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