#2: Mechanical properties of materials: Stress and strain
Every component in a linear motion system experiences some form of loading due to applied forces or motion. The component’s reactions to these loads are described by its mechanical properties.
For components subjected to tension or compression — such as load-carrying balls and rollers, shafts mounted vertically, or fastening and joining hardware — the mechanical properties of stress and strain play an important role in determining whether the component can withstand the application’s loading conditions.
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