One of the most misunderstood principles regarding linear bearings is something called the 2:1 Ratio. Understanding it will help engineers avoid the problem of stick-slip.

Essentially, a guide wheel is a ball bearing that has a special shaped outer race. The inner and outer races of ball bearings are a framework with a groove for the balls to rest in. Burke explained ...

All linear-motion components (motor, bearings, and nut) generate heat that must be accounted for; proper management of these thermal influences can improve the performance and precision of a system.