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Linear Guide Track Designs

March 2, 2017 By

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The primary function of a linear guide system is to enable an application payload to be easily moved in one linear direction (the linear guide system’s travel axis) while constraining motion in all … [Read more...] about Linear Guide Track Designs

Filed Under: BWC, Linear Motion

Learn how mechanical linear motion hardware affects precision motion control

November 3, 2016 By

While there's a lot of focus on electronic controllers that can handle nano-level positioning or multi-axis synchronization, Rexroth explains how choices machine designers make in mechanical linear … [Read more...] about Learn how mechanical linear motion hardware affects precision motion control

Filed Under: Linear Motion, Motion Control, Rexroth

Linear Guides For The Next Generation Of Medical Machines

July 5, 2016 By

Not too long ago, the motion systems used in medical and lab automation equipment had technical requirements that were easy to satisfy. These lightly loaded applications generally required simple … [Read more...] about Linear Guides For The Next Generation Of Medical Machines

Filed Under: Iko, Linear Motion

Case Study: High precision XY gantry with self-correcting XY orthogonality system

June 27, 2016 By

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Primatics was contracted to design and build a 5-axis, high precision sorter system. Two of the axes were to be in a gantry form of a 500 mm travel Y, Y’ with a 1300 mm travel X cross axis supported … [Read more...] about Case Study: High precision XY gantry with self-correcting XY orthogonality system

Filed Under: Encoders, Linear Motion, Motion Control, Primatics

Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design

June 15, 2016 By

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In many devices lead screw assemblies are used to convert motion from rotary to linear and vice versa. Historically these assemblies have had poor efficiencies and relied on grease for improved … [Read more...] about Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design

Filed Under: Haydon Kerk, Lead Screws, Linear Motion, Motion Control

Stepper Motor Linear Actuators 101

June 14, 2016 By

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With trends towards miniaturization, precision, computer control and cost reduction, hybrid and can-stack style integrated stepper motor actuators are being used in an ever increasing range of … [Read more...] about Stepper Motor Linear Actuators 101

Filed Under: Actuators, Linear Motion, Motion Control, Stepper Motors

Introducing Galil’s New H-Bot Firmware

April 15, 2016 By

This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an H-Bot for systems that use planar movement as well as Galil's H-Bot firmware solution for the DMC-40x0. … [Read more...] about Introducing Galil’s New H-Bot Firmware

Filed Under: Galil, Linear Motion, Motion Control

Extend Life in Harsh Operating Conditions with Maintenance-Free Operation

January 26, 2016 By

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While ongoing advances in linear motion technology continue to increase speed, efficiency and production time, the NSK K1™ Lubrication Unit (referred to as NSK K1 hereafter) enables … [Read more...] about Extend Life in Harsh Operating Conditions with Maintenance-Free Operation

Filed Under: Linear Motion, NSK

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC LOAD SUPPORT FOR LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS

December 8, 2015 By

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Support mechanics are one of the most critical components in a linear motion design and set the stage for achievable performance in almost every metric. Options for components and methods range a … [Read more...] about A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC LOAD SUPPORT FOR LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS

Filed Under: Ametek, Haydon Kerk, Linear Motion, Motion Control

When to Apply External, Non-Captive and Captive Step Motor Actuators

August 17, 2015 By

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A common way to generate precise linear motion is to use an electric motor (rotary motion) and pair it with a leadscrew to generate a linear actuation system. Depending upon what this linear actuator … [Read more...] about When to Apply External, Non-Captive and Captive Step Motor Actuators

Filed Under: Actuators, Lead Screws, Linear Motion, Motion Control, Stepper Motors

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