Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Guides",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Graphite electrodes milled at high speeds from
Agie Charmilles, which we summarised at the time by saying "Designed specially for high-speed maching of graphite, a machining centre is built on a polymer concrete base, providing the best damping properties and exceptional stability".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Greaser for linear guides and bearings is compact from
SKF UK: "Compact greasing unit for repacking linear guides and rolling bearings in machines and systems automatically supplies as many as five lubrication points with lubricant".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Bearing developments
- take a look at Some bearing developments reviewed
which says: "All engineers, whether in production, design or process industries, should keep a watch on bearing developments, as their reliability can determine plant efficency, writes Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from FS Engineering, One workholding unit grips different diameters,
as well as Moving bridge VMC is very dynamic, accurate from Unisign,
and Measuring system integrated for linear guides from Bosch Rexroth.
See also:
VMC offers thermal stability for precision
(September 2007)
A high-performance vertical machining centre provides the accuracy, rigidity and thermal stability required for high-precision work, using massive cast-iron construction
Direct-drive servos are energy efficient
(May 2007)
A range of direct-drive servo motors has been launched by Motor Technology, which can result in energy savings of up to 50 per cent in some cases
Motion control company to expand capacity in UK
(May 2007)
LG Motion, a UK-based manufacturer of precision motion control systems and components, has purchased a Dugard Eagle 660 vertical machining centre to increase production capacity
Linear guidance system reaches 10m/s
(May 2007)
The Schaeffler Group has developed a modular, high-speed linear guidance system, which reduces throughput times in high-speed handling and automation tasks
Precise 3 axis pick and place system
(March 2007)
SMAC has developed a unique solution for a multi-national Japanese manufacturer of luxury goods for what is believed to be the fastest and most precise 3 axis pick and place system in the world
Corrosion-resistant miniature carriage units
(February 2007)
Schaeffler UK's range of corrosion-resistant miniature carriage units offers high rigidity, smooth running and high guidance accuracy and an option to include positive cage control
Linear motion system automates bonding
(January 2007)
Having used the HepcoMotion GV3 linear motion system for similar applications in the past Finishing Design Services (FDS) were confident in GV3's reliability to meet their needs
Precision linear motion guides cut costs
(December 2006)
In the demanding worlds of optical engineering and instrument manufacture, the latest precision linear motion guides from THK are providing solutions that enhance performance
High temp grease has food industry applications
(December 2006)
Kluberalfa HPX 93-1202 is a new special grease with NSF H1 approval for applications in the food-processing industry
Sensor positioning with linear guides
(December 2006)
Linear motion guides from THK are providing convenient and cost-effective solutions in a wide range of scientific and metrology applications
10 years of caged ball technology celebrated
(November 2006)
THK - developer and manufacturer of linear motion products and systems - is currently celebrating ten years of production for its Caged Ball linear motion technology
Motion control in civil engineering
(October 2006)
Bernard Lawton, Senior Business Development Engineer at THK, looks at the potential for linear motion guides in civil engineering projects
VMC has 5-axis operation, linear motors
(October 2006)
Linear motor powered axes drives are used in a 5-axis vertical machining centre, using a pivoting/rotating table fitted with torque motors, for machining medium sized workpieces
Cut out linear motion rolling element cage creep
(October 2006)
Nick Brooker explains how non-recirculating rolling elements' cage creep is being eliminated from the latest linear motion systems, where speed, acceleration and repeatability are essential
Linear guides get fast cutting service
(September 2006)
Motion control and positioning systems supplier have agreed to provide a fast, 48h turnaround cutting service and stock delivery programme for profiled Ball Monorail linear guides
Linear actuator takes extraordinary loads
(August 2006)
Linear actuator takes extraordinary loads Heavy duty high precision, compact aluminum profile linear actuator is capable of extraordinary loads to 66kN dynamic load rating - with speeds up to 5m/s
Precision gantries maximise utilisation ratio
(August 2006)
High precision gantries feature a very efficient layout, which provides the best utilisation ratio - the ratio of system travel to overall footprint - of any currently available linear motion gantry
Swiss-type turning center is 'two in one'
(July 2006)
Producing precision parts that are moderately complex and up to 20mm in diameter, a 'mirror image' CNC automatic has almost an equal number of tools for the main and counter spindle
Hydrostatic linear guides are precise
(July 2006)
An innovative range of high precision, hydrostatic linear guides are not only cost effective and easy to mount, but also fit the same design space as a rolling element guidance system
Vertical machining centre suits moldmakers
(July 2006)
Haas Automation has expanded its line of VMCs designed for the mold making and tool and die industries - a high-performance type provides the accuracy, rigidity and thermal stability required
Linear slides and guides for safer transport
(June 2006)
A new range of linear slides and guides has been launched by THK, the world's largest dedicated developer and manufacturer of linear motion technology, for use in on- and off-road vehicles
Vertical machining centre has high speed CNC
(May 2006)
A high-performance vertical machining centre features a generous 1016 x 660 x 635mm work cube, a 12,000 rev/min inline direct-drive spindle and a high-speed control with full 'look-ahead'
Mill-turn centres make full use of 3D-CAD
(May 2006)
Key features among the developments of 'fourth generation', 'one-hit' mill-turn centres is the ability to use 3D-CAD, linear guides in all axes, and 0.0001 deg increments in B- and C-axis
VMC's box construction lengthens tool life
(May 2006)
Box way construction in a vertical machining centre improves cutting tool life, which allows a large mould to be cut with the same tool throughout the lengthy operation
Mouldmaking VMC has cooling system
(May 2006)
A vertical machining centre mould machining package combines GE Fanuc Series 18i-MB5 controller, an 11.2kW, 10,000 rev/min spindle, box way construction and a refrigerated cooling system
Cross motion linear guides reduce assembly time
(April 2006)
An extended range of high accuracy SCR cross motion linear guides have been developed to help machine builders and OEMs reduce design and assembly time and costs
Linear motion R and D to improve reliability
(April 2006)
R and D programme into linear motion technology that can be used both in the most extreme manufacturing and process applications in order to dramatically improve reliability
Mill/turn centre makes most use of 3D-CAD
(March 2006)
Multi-tasking CNC mill/turn centre has the ability to fully utilise 3D-CAD, offers utilisation of linear guides in all axes and allows 0.0001 degree increments to be programmed on the B- and C-axis
Roller guides meet linear motion needs
(February 2006)
Comprising hardened ground steel shafts inserted into a special clamping profile, which is itself mounted to any item extrusion, roller Guides are designed for simplicity and time saving
One machine drills and saws profiled beams
(January 2006)
A drilling system with two horizontal and one vertical drilling units - with automatic tool changers - also has saw: it drills simultaneously in web and flanges and cuts profiles to length at 90 deg
Linear motion systems improve automation cells
(December 2005)
High performance ballscrew and linear motion products have replaced hydraulic components to save costs and improve machine control in cells used to produce a range of automotive drive shafts
HMC machines ferrous, non-ferrous parts
(December 2005)
HMC combines the power of a high torque spindle drive for machining high grade steels and cast iron with the capability for faster acceleration and rapid traverse rates for cutting aluminium
Linear guides specified in 1mm increments
(November 2005)
Misumi linear guides can be specified in 1mm enabling the user to receive machined finished parts
Robots minimise mould opening motion
(November 2005)
In order to minimise the mould opening motion for shortest part removal times, all mid-range linear robots are equipped with a compact, self-locking part swivel axis