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Linear Bearings & Guides 101: Basics for Design Engineers (Originally held November 12, 2008)
This webinar is intended for mechanical motion design engineers at all experience levels. The seminar has been designed to give solid, practical information - not a sales pitch. Learn how to improve your ability to use Linear Bearings and Guide technology in your next mechanical motion design.
In 1 hour you will learn:
- Linear Bearings & Guides Basics:
- Overview of Round Rail and Profile Rail technologies and features
- Key Linear Motion Considerations / Parameters
- Accuracy (Running Accuracy & Parallelism)
- Repeatability (Preloaded v Clearance Fit)
- Bearing and Rail system Configurations (Sizing and Positioning)
- Other Considerations (Noise, Speed & Acceleration, Temperature,
Environment)
- Thomson Family Overview:
- Features and Benefits of Round Rail and Profile Rail Products
- Round Rail – Precision Steel, Super, Super Smart, FluoroNyliner,
- RoundWay Profile Rail – 500 Series Ball, 500 Series Roller, AccuMini,
- MicroGuide, T-Series - Linear Bearings & Guides Sizing & Selection Process:
- Selection Process – Profile Rail v Round Rail
- Load-Life Calculations
- Application Example
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