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How to Properly Secure a Lead Screw | The igus® Classroom

Properly securing a lead screw can be deceptively difficult, and improper securing can lead to increased noise and wear of the lead screw. Watch this video to learn about the three primary categories of lead screw securing and factors to consider when choosing each. Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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4 months ago

How Fast Can Lead Screws Go? | The igus® Classroom

Learn about the various factors that impact the potential speed of lead screw systems, such as friction, wear, and noise, from dryspin® Product Specialist Sean Fournier in this educational video! Try out the online dryspin® lead screw configurator: https://drylin-leadscrew-configurator.igus.tools/requirements Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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4 months ago

Lead Screw Back drive | The igus® Classroom

In this igus® Classroom video, dryspin® Product Specialist Sean Fournier explains what lead screw back drive is, and what elements of a lead screw determine whether it will back drive or not. Read our blog about self-locking in lead screws: https://www.hansarobotics.com/10040/self-locking-what-is-it Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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4 months ago

Pitch vs Lead in Lead Screws | The igus® Classroom

One common source of confusion when working with lead screws is the difference between pitch and lead. In this video the differences between the two are discussed, as well as why the two are often confused with each other. Read our blog about pitch vs. lead: https://www.hansarobotics.com/9261/what-is-screw-pitch Try out the online dryspin® lead screw configurator: https://drylin-leadscrew-configurator.igus.tools/requirements Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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4 months ago

Acme vs Trapezoidal Lead Screws | The igus® Classroom

ACME and trapezoidal lead screws are nearly identical, but a few key differences set them apart from each other. Watch this video to learn about those differences and some key application considerations when using either ACME or trapezoidal lead screws. Learn more about ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: https://www.hansarobotics.com/4490/convert-rotational-to-linear-motion#acme-trapezoidal Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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4 months ago

What is a Lead Screw? | The igus® Classroom

In this igus® Classroom video, we answer the question “what is a lead screw?”. dryspin® Product Specialist not only explains what lead screws are, but covers the cold rolling production process, and some common areas of application for lead screws. Read our blog on lead screw production processes: https://www.hansarobotics.com/4503/how-to-make-a-lead-screw Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/lead-screws Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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5 months ago

2:1 Rule for Linear Bearings & Shafts | The igus® Classroom

In this video, resident drylin® expert and Product Manager Matt Mowry describes the 2:1 rule as it applies to linear bearings and rails. He also discusses two solutions on how to get around the rule. If you are still interested in learning more about the 2:1 concept after watching the video, read the following Tech Talk: https://www.hansarobotics.com/tech-talks/linearbearings2to1rule How can we make your linear application better? Ask for Matt Mowry at 1-800-521-2747 or send him an email by clicking here. (use expert form: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/drylin-contact).

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5 months ago

What is Industrial Automation? | The igus® Classroom

Join Low-Cost Automation Product Manager Jan Hennecke in the igus® classroom to learn about industrial automation, from the different types of industrial automation to the robots used for such applications. Learn more about the igus® robot control software and download it for yourself here: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/robot-control Learn more about igus®: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/ Visit the RBTX robotics marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US

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5 months ago

7 Basic Rules for a Good Continuous Flex Cable with chainflex® | The igus® Classroom

Join Tim Marran, chainflex® cables Product Manager, in the igus® Classroom to learn about the 7 basic rules for a good continuous-flex cable design. These include a strain-relieving center core element, optimized conductor structure, and an abrasion-resistant outer jacket. Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/chainflex-information Contact a chainflex® expert for questions about specific products or applications: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/chainflex-contact

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5 months ago

Robot Arms | The igus® Classroom

Watch Product Manager Jan Hennecke explain igus’® history with robotic arms, as well as common applications that use robotic arms, in this video. Automation Sales Engineer Dylan Pollack also demonstrates how the iRC software from igus® can be used to program robotic arms. Request the free iRC software: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/robot-control-software-contact Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/automated-manufacturing Contact an automation expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/contact-automation-expert

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5 months ago

What is LCA? – Low Cost Automation | The igus® Classroom

In this video, Product Manager Jan Hennecke covers igus’® line of Low Cost Automation products and how they compare to traditional automation & robotics solutions. Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/automated-manufacturing Speak with a Low Cost Automation expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/contact-automation-expert Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-U

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5 months ago

drylin® Motors | The igus® Classroom

Join Product Manager Matt Mowry in the igus® classroom to learn about the various types of motors igus® offers and their advantages, as well as what conditions each type of motor is ideal for. Learn more about drylin® motors: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/stepper-motors Try out our motor configurators: https://www.igus.tools/home?filter=ELECTRIC_MOTORS Contact a motors expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/drylin-contact

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5 months ago

The Main 5 iglide® Bearing Materials | The igus® Classroom

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/iglide-contact Or call us at (800) 521-2747 In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Nicole Lang discusses the main 5 materials used in iglide® products, as well as some of their most common applications.

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What is Industrial Automation? | The igus® Classroom

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