A spline coupler connects two spline shafts together, with two basic styles: same spline to same spline and different spline to different spline. The coupler uses multiple splines to place torque and power at up to 40 points within the coupler, making it stronger than a universal joint. The grooves within a splined coupler are […]
Ball spline bearings provide smooth linear motion using steel ball bearings that move in grooves on a shaft and collar. They get stronger when bent up to 45 degrees, making them ideal for dirt race cars and helicopter engine mounts due to their strength, accuracy, and reliability. The steel balls distribute pressure over a larger […]
Splines are piecewise polynomial functions used in interpolation, computer graphics, and CAD. Polynomial interpolation is used for small data sets, but spline interpolation is better for larger sets. Spline interpolation techniques include linear, quadratic, and cubic interpolation. Linear interpolation fits straight lines between data points, quadratic interpolation fits quadratic equations, and cubic interpolation fits third-order […]
