By Lars Butenschon Plastic plain bearings can often be damaged due to factors such as improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or unsuitable material selection. The unique characteristics and operational mode of these bearings necessitate...
The development time for new cars has continued to decrease in recent years. One reason for this is the consumer, who is used to receiving a new product innovation every year, especially from the...
Technical plastics Technical plastics are a subgroup of thermoplastics that differ from standard plastics, high-performance plastics, and functional plastics in terms of properties and price (1). They are used for many applications including bearings,...
By Jared Worth Anyone who’s worked with metallic insert bearings is likely well aware of the frequent — and frankly tedious — relubrication efforts required for such components. Without the proper lubrication, these bearings...
In this article, we pose the age-old question, “Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?” To answer this question, I have consulted with two product managers in the UK. Dean Aylott (DA) is the 3D printing Product...
By Erin Kemal I had the pleasure of helping host an event recently where igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and...
By Jared Worth When Damon and Jillaire McMillan founded Blue Trail Engineering in 2019, they set out to develop waterproof products that don’t require large “military-sized” budgets or corporate expense accounts. Damon discovered this...
By Jared Worth As an engineer, understanding the differences and implications of axial play and radial play is crucial when designing and manufacturing precision mechanical systems. These two terms refer to the amount of...
By Erin Kemal When considering the benefits of using polymer gears over conventional metal ones, there are key benefits that stick out: weight reduction, corrosion resistance and low cost. We are finding that more...
Customers often ask us, “What makes an engineered composite plastic different than a simple plastic?” In some cases, a simple plastic would be suitable; however, for challenging applications where loads, chemicals, speeds, or other...