• Machine Design

    Highlights

    KPixMining/Dreamstime
    Threaded inserts close-up with mirroring in box
    Engineers need to understand the costs and performance of the two materials to get the most economical threaded insert.
    Stepan Popov/Dreamstime
    Plastic parts
    Engineers need to match the adhesive to the plastic to get strong, durable bonds. They must also design the joint with the plastic in mind.
    Dedmityay/Dreamstime
    Iron casting in metallurgy
    Cast irons include many metals having a wide variety of properties.
    Cornelius20/Dreamstime
    Gears concept
    A simple mechanical part can reduce manufacturing costs and machine downtime.
    Rittal
    Rittal Enclosures
    If temperatures get too high inside enclosures, electronics can fail prematurely.
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    Clarity is always king in documentation, whether you’re writing a technical standard or composing a company email. Following these simple guidelines helps to achieve that goal...
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    Linear motors are the most demanding part of point-to-point applications, requiring careful analysis to achieve accuracy and appropriate sizing.
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    With the increase of Internet of Things (IoT) systems, big data analytics and computing skills are becoming the jobs of the future.