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Pulley Diameter and Belt Pitch Selection for a Belt Driven Linear Actuator
Pulleydiameterandbeltpitchshouldbeselectedasonematchedtransmission,notasseparatecomponents.Forabelt-drivenaxis,thebeltactuatorpulleydiameterfollowsfrombeltpitchandpulleytoothcount,andthatgeometryset
How to Verify MK Linear Motor Air Gap and Mover Track Alignment During Assembly
AnMKlinearmotorairgapalignmentinspectionshouldprovefourthings:theassemblywascheckedagainstthecorrectMKdrawinganddatumscheme;theairgapwasmeasuredatdefinedpositionswithanapproved,non-damagingmethod;mo
How to Measure Cable Drag Force and Positioning Error on a Linear Motor Stage
Learn how to measure cable drag force on a linear motor stage, compare bidirectional force with positioning error, and prepare repeatable validation data for NK stage integration review.
How to Build a Motion Profile for an Electric Linear Actuator
Calculate stroke, velocity, acceleration, and cycle time for an electric linear actuator motion profile.
How Critical Speed and Buckling Limit Ball Screw Actuator Stroke
Critical speed and buckling can both restrict usable ball screw actuator stroke. This guide explains how unsupported length, shaft diameter, end support, rpm, compression load, and vertical orientation determine which limit governs.
Linear Motor Commissioning Checklist: Alignment, Encoder and Servo Tuning
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How to Define Linear Axis Coordinates and Positive Travel Direction for Machine Integration
Learn how to define linear axis coordinates, positive travel direction, machine origin, home position, software limits and commissioning handoff conventions so mechanical and controls teams use the same machine reference.
Ball Screw Lead Calculation for Speed Thrust and Resolution
Calculate how ball screw lead affects linear speed, motor RPM, theoretical axial thrust, and encoder-based travel resolution. Includes unit-consistent formulas, a worked example, lead tradeoffs, and guidance for preparing actuator application data.
How to Diagnose Belt Tooth Jump in a High Acceleration Linear Actuator
Diagnose intermittent position loss on a high-acceleration belt axis by separating true belt tooth jump from encoder, coupling and servo faults, then verifying the cause with motion data and mechanical evidence.
Common Linear Motor Integration Mistakes in OEM Machines
Learn the most common linear motor integration mistakes in OEM machines, including sizing, cooling, frame stiffness, encoder noise, cable routing, air gap, and commissioning errors.
Cable Management and Sensor Layout for Long-Stroke Linear Motor Modules
Learn how to plan cable carriers, bend radius, strain relief, sensor positions, and encoder cable routing for long-stroke MNK and NK linear motor modules.
Linear Motor Overheating and Thermal Protection Checklist
Use this linear motor overheating and thermal protection checklist to identify excess thermal load, verify cooling and sensor protection, run commissioning tests, and troubleshoot rising motor temperature.
