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design-engineering.comAugust 18, 2020

Design Fusion

Markforged Industrial 3D Printers: Guide to Additive Manufacturing on the Production Line

Industrial grade large-format printers deliver exceptional accuracy, reliability and repeatability. Markforged industrial 3D printers are the go-to solution for manufacturing tooling. Save time and money printing jigs and fixtures previously machined out of aluminum. Read this guide to learn how Markforged is already transforming production lines today. Designfusion sells and supports Markforged Printers across Canada and the USA. Connect with us for a quote or benchmark part today. » Learn More

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How Stepper Motors Provide Precision Control

Stepper motors are used in a variety of applications to provide a means for tightly controlled motion. But what is a stepper motor, and how does it work? This paper will discuss bipolar motors in detail, explaining what they are and how they work, and providing examples of how they're used with different types of proportional valves to provide precise control. » Learn More

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How to Select the Proper Pin for your Application

Pins are some of the most common types of fasteners in modern manufacturing. Designers can optimize the performance and total manufactured cost of a product by selecting the proper pin for their product. In order to do this, it’s critical that fastener options are considered early in the design stages. The most important step in selecting the proper pin is to evaluate the application in detail and establish performance requirements. » Download your free White Paper

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ROUND-WIRE WAVE SPRINGS ENABLE DESIGN EFFICIENCY

Wave springs manufactured from round wires take up less radial space and have a lower working height than other spring designs. Their precise load-deflection behavior combined with lower cost and near-zero-waste manufacturing add to their all-around design efficiency. » Learn More

Integrated, Electrified Precision: NSK MCE™ Motorized Actuator

NSK has expanded the Monocarrier™ line to deliver the MCE series: a fully integrated, preassembled and pretested motorized actuator with a compact and customizable form factor. For automation customers, the MCE Electrified Monocarrier is a turnkey solution that streamlines development and deployment of automated systems, by significantly reducing design, test, and installation time and costs.

NSK’s expertise in precision integrated mechatronic systems can dramatically improve productivity, efficiency, machine life, and total cost savings.NSKAutomation.com » Learn More