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Calculating natural frequency involves determining the system’s mass and stiffness characteristics using the formula f = 1/(2π)√(k/m), where proper frequency analysis prevents resonance conditions that cause premature cylinder failure, excessive wear, and costly production downtime.
Internal magnet design directly determines position sensor accuracy through magnetic field strength, uniformity, and stability – optimized magnet geometry, material selection, and mounting methods can achieve ±0.1mm positioning accuracy while poor designs create 2-5mm errors that destroy precision manufacturing processes.
Cylinder cushions fail primarily due to contamination damage, excessive impact loads, improper adjustment, seal degradation, and manufacturing defects, with early diagnosis through vibration analysis, pressure monitoring, and visual inspection preventing 85% of catastrophic failures.
Piston wear rings use specialized materials like PTFE, polyurethane, and bronze-filled composites to provide low-friction sealing, prevent metal-to-metal contact, and maintain consistent performance across millions of cycles in rodless cylinders.
Choked flow occurs when gas velocity reaches sonic speed (Mach 1) through restrictions, creating a maximum mass flow rate that limits cylinder speed regardless of upstream pressure increases – understanding this physics enables proper valve sizing and system optimization.
