If there's a gear or component mounted on a shaft, there's a good chance a shaft collar is holding it in place. These widely used devices also serve as mechanical stops and bearing faces, and can be ...

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 ...

Ball screws and roller screws are widely used for high-force linear motion and are replacing fluid power devices. In general, these screw mechanisms generate linear motion by rotating either the screw ...