Translating rotary motion to linear motion is a basic part of mechatronic design. Take a look at the nearest 3D-printer or CNC router — at least the Cartesian variety — and you’ll see some mechanism ...
Maurice Chang, senior director of HIWIN Technologies Corp., spoke with Machine Design ahead of TIMTOS 2025, a premier trade show for the machine tool, medical equipment and automation industries.
To get the most out of ball screws, they must be protected from coolants and debris. Today’s machines tools routinely operate on a 24/7 basis with little, if any, downtime allowed for routine ...