Technology in Motion

Custom Direct Drive Motor Systems
For years, OEM's have routinely designed Applimotion ULT, UTH, UTS, and UTO frameless motor kits into direct drive systems. Applimotion is now offering design-engineering services to incorporate its widely popular frameless motor kits into application specific direct drive motors.

Whether a system needs special mechanical requirements, such as high accuracy for precision positioning, or for use in a harsh environment, Applimotion can custom-create the right solution. Based on performance needs, selection of an Applimotion motor kit is the first step. Then Applimotion engineers guide users through the selection of feedback and precision mechanical attributes. Finally, fabrication and delivery of a complete custom direct drive motor solution, including unique testing if required, is the result.

Direct drive motors are finding their way into many new applications as designers see the advantages in reliability, precision, and performance when compared to traditional solutions.

Applimotion Inc. Loomis, CA applimotion.com

High Reliability, Low Cost of Ownership Laser System
Priced aggressively, the Telesis EVC Laser System features a Q-switched Nd:YVO4 end-pumped laser design with a remote fiber-coupled diode pump source. With average diode life of greater than 25,000 working hours, and low replacement cost, the EVC offers the user best-in-class reliability with low cost of ownership. The laser beam characteristics provide high quality, high speed marking on a wide range of materials including metals, plastics, and composites. It is ideal for delicate and sensitive electronics components and medical instruments.

To enhance the mark of confidence, the robust mechanical and optical design allows the Telesis EVC laser to operate in an industrial environment where shock, vibration, and dust are a concern. The small footprint allows for easy integration into manual off-line and automated on-line configurations, making it ideal for a wide of industrial marking applications.

Key attributes like deep focal tolerance, high quality small beam diameter, air cooled-no chiller required, stable output power, and DOD compliant, enhance the latest Telesis product release of the EVC laser.

In addition, utilizing Vanadate laser technology allows the EVC laser to enter the green space required by the latest packaging mandates, performing lightning fast marking on a wide range of materials without consumables or ecology issues.

Telesis Technologies Inc. Circleville, OH telesis.com

Spindles Deliver Higher Accuracy
To meet the ever-increasing demands of ultra-precision parts manufacturing, a micro collet system is now available that delivers accuracies of 1µ tir at the collet nose, and handles up to 1/8" tool diameter. Equipped for use with 22mm, 25mm, and 33mm IBAG Micro Line high speed spindles, including back working and right angle models, users can now achieve higher accuracies for precision milling and ultra-small drilling applications, encountered with greater frequency in the medical industry and other micro-manufacturing applications. Spindle speeds up to 90,000rpm are possible, significantly reducing cycle time and boosting productivity.

IBAG North America N. Haven, CT ibagnorthamerica.com

Multi-Tasking, Enhanced Performance, Operability
The Sinumerik 840D sl CNC system platform offers a comprehensive range of functions for machine tools. This integrated complete machining functionality is simple to configure, for different machine kinematics, and permits production using widely varied technologies without the need for laborious workpiece reclamping directly on a machine. The Sinumerik Operate user interface provides an integrated turning functionality for milling and an integrated milling functionality for turning, supplemented by new measurement cycles featuring animated elements. The resulting uniform look-and-feel provides smooth operation across all technologies and three methods such as DIN or workstep programming using ShopMill and ShopTurn, or for high-level language programming with programGuide.

Siemens Industry Inc., Motion Control Business - Machine Tools Elk Grove Village, IL
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Brushless DC Motors
EC16 brushless DC servo gear motors have had a number of modifications and improvements, the most obvious changes being the 60° winding pattern, the NdFeB high performance magnet, and the higher power output. In addition, the shortened motor type is available in a sterilizable version. The EC 16 is available with up to five winding types, as well as with hall sensors or sensorless. Four high power motors are available; 30W or 60W, and as sterilizable or non-sterilizable. The design features a torque/speed gradient reduced approximately 60%, and maximum continuous torque increased approximately 80%.

Maxon Precision Motors Fall River, MA maxonmotorusa.com