#6: How to calculate beam deflection
There are many situations in motion applications where a linear guide or actuator isn’t fully supported along its entire length. In these cases, deflection (due to the component’s own weight and due to applied loads and forces) can affect the running properties of the bearings and cause poor operation, in the form of premature wear and binding. Fortunately, most linear guides and actuators can be modeled as beams, and their deflection can be calculated using common beam deflection equations.
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