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he wider implementation of automation in factory environments, in combination with demands for higher accuracy in manufacturing processes,
requires
positioning tools to be extremely flexible and incredibly precise.
range
Laser Cutting - Moulds the Future
Synrad CO2 lasers within the injection moulding cells. Each cell contains two Synrad CO2 lasers, one is used for cutting off the moulding sprues, the other is used to mark manufacture dates directly on the moulding. Once moulded, large sections of trim are transported by robot to the laser cutter where the robot accurately guides the trim to remove the sprues or profile an edge offering a clean, consistent and accurate finish. The robot then transports the moulding to the laser marker which marks the moulding with the date and time and, if required company logo and a unique identity, either by conventional barcode or 2D matrix.
A Laser Lines Ltd is the Synrad UK distributor.
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precision moulding company has improved its output of automotive trim with the addition of
The PI (Physik Instrumente) Hexapod of
six axis robots with their
Cartesian co-ordinate position control and programmable pivot point are simple to use and ideally suited to these demanding applications. With a PI Hexapod capability of load handling of up to 1000kg, provides precise multi-axis positioning in industrial applications where the available space envelope is limited.
With a linear repeatability of +/-2µm and a resolution of down to 0.04µm, positioning accuracy now goes to a new level. If the Hexapod is not mounted horizontally,
the robot can precisely position loads of up to 300kg.
The flexibility of the orientation aids implementation of the robot into a manufacturing environment and minimises its space requirements as the system can be mounted above, inverted or at an angle to a work-piece. Combined with an absolute encoder, allows position information to be known on power up, meaning that no referencing routine or hence motion of the robot, is needed before operation.
With a compact baseplate, the hexapod range can provide up to 190mm of travel in the x and y axes and 105mm in z. With angular travel ranges, of up to +/- 30 degrees in theta Z and +/- 20 degrees in theta X and Y.
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he recently upgraded TIM-EC interface, developed to provide a flexible solution for transmitting torque and speed signals digitally via the EtherCAT fieldbus system is now available specialists.
from HBM test and Measurement
Designed to significantly enhance performance and the field of applications in field bus automation and control systems, such as in test benches for electric motors, combustion engines, gears, pumps and compressors, the recently enhanced module also permits the use of simulation models for performing early tests in the test bench before a prototype is available. Designed to achieve dynamic measurements,
the
advanced TIM-EC module provides accurate and fast data transmission with low delay times.
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High-Performance Distance Sensors
eliable measurement of extremely small components in the micron range often pushes optical sensors beyond their limits. With the introduction of its new PNBC range, wenglor sensoric GmbH presented a total of eight new High- Performance Distance Sensors at the beginning of March 2015, which are setting new standards where accuracy is concerned with their revolutionary maximum resolution of 0.06 m with only 0.05% linearity error. This impressive precision is additionally supported by excellent reproducibility and thermal stability – even at output rates of up to 30 kHz. The new sensors are equipped with up to four switching
outputs which can also be used,
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www.wenglor.com
for
example, as incremental encoder inputs or for switching emitted light on and off.
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