Warping in 3D printing is a common issue that occurs when the edges or corners of a printed object lift or curl upward during the printing process. It can result in a distorted or unusable print and is a significant concern, especially when printing larger objects or using certain materials like ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).… Continue reading WARPING IN 3D PRINTING
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INVERSE KINEMATICS
Inverse kinematics (IK) is a mathematical and computational approach used to determine the joint angles or parameters of a robotic system required to achieve a desired end-effector position and orientation in three-dimensional space. In other words, it’s the process of working backward from a target position and orientation for the robot’s end-effector to calculate the… Continue reading INVERSE KINEMATICS
HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP
A hydraulic ram pump, also known as a ram pump operates as a water pump driven by the energy of moving water. It accepts water under certain hydraulic head and flow rate and outputs water at a greater hydraulic head while reducing the flow rate. No external energy is needed to run the ramp pump.… Continue reading HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP
CYCLOIDAL DRIVE
A cycloidal drive, also known as a cycloidal gearbox or a cycloidal speed reducer, operates based on the principle of cycloidal motion. This motion involves the rolling of pins or rollers along the contours of an eccentric cam to achieve smooth and continuous rotational motion. The key principle behind the operation of a cycloidal drive… Continue reading CYCLOIDAL DRIVE
PLANETARY DRIVE
A planetary gear drive, also known as a planetary gearbox or planetary gear system, is a type of gear mechanism commonly used for speed reduction, torque multiplication, and motion control in various applications. It consists of multiple gears arranged in a specific configuration around a central gear, resembling a solar system’s arrangement of planets around… Continue reading PLANETARY DRIVE
FORWARD KINEMATICS
Forward kinematics is a concept in robotics and computer graphics that involves determining the position and orientation of the end effector of a robot or an articulated system based on the positions and orientations of its individual joints. In other words, forward kinematics deals with mapping joint angles or joint parameters to the resulting pose… Continue reading FORWARD KINEMATICS
HARMONIC DRIVE
A harmonic gear drive, also known as a strain wave gear or harmonic drive, is a type of gear mechanism that offers high precision, compact size, and high gear reduction ratios. It consists of three main components: a wave generator (flexible spline), a circular spline (flexible outer ring), and a flex spline (flexible inner ring).… Continue reading HARMONIC DRIVE