What do you need to build a mechanical product?

Building a mechanical product requires more than just a few tools and a good idea. You need the right hardware, software, and electronics to make it happen. In this article, we’ll focus on the hardware you need to get the job done.

The iMaker Store has more than 500 different hardware items that are essential for building any mechanical product. You can find everything from linear actuators to transmission elements, linear rails, gantry carts and wheels, and plates.

Linear actuators are common in gantry systems, where movement in the x, y, and the z-axis is required. There are two different models available: screw-driven actuators and belt-driven actuators.

Transmission elements are used for building transmission systems such as linear actuators. These parts include lead screws, nut blocks, pulleys, belts, ball screws, gears, and racks.

Linear rails are guiding rails that enable the linear path for movement. The linear rails include aluminum extrusion V-rails, open rails, smooth rod rails, and HGR & MGN rails. These rails are also essential elements in building linear actuators.

Gantry carts and wheels are movable elements on linear rails. These are used to carry out an action on the linear actuators.

Plates are also essential for building gantry carts, motor plates for attaching the NEMA stepper motor, joining plates for joining the aluminum extrusion v-rails, and accessory plates.

Hardware includes different types of nuts, screws, bearings, brackets, clamps, couplings, collars, washers, spacers, and drag chain cables. We also have bundles and DIY kits for those who want to get started quickly.

No matter what kind of mechanical product you’re building, the iMaker Store has the hardware you need to make it happen. With more than 500 different hardware items, you’re sure to find what you need to get the job done.