Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Motors",
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 Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals from
CMS Group (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "For machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals a 5-axis machining centre a more stiffness to the 5-axis cutting head than is normally associated with machines of this type".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Machine radius grinds hard metal punches/dies from
Danobat Group: "A radius grinding machine produces hard metal punches and cutting dies for the can, battery, copper pipe and cutting tool insert manufacturers".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Danobat Group
concerning its Danobat LG grinding machine
- take a look at External cylindrical grinder is high speed
which says: "Capable of grinding external contours on cylindrical components at high speed, an external cylindrical grinder has sensitive guidance systems and powerful software".
Take a look also at the news release from Kitagawa Europe, Bar feeder matches CNC automatic needs,
as well as Machining centre mills to nano level accuracy from Sodi-Tech edm,
and Five-axis machining produces complex parts from Agie Charmilles.
See also:
Linear motors smooth wire EDM operation
(October 2007)
Applying linear motor drives to wire-cut EDMs raises precision and provide vibration-free operation, while latest control systems reduce energy consumptipon by about 40%
Wire-cut EDM is claimed to be world's fastest
(October 2007)
Introduced at EMO 2007, a wire EDM machine, equipped with linear motor drives, is claimed to be the world's fastest of its type in large die manufacture
Linear drive EDM machines 10t dies
(October 2007)
A die-sinking EDM, equipped with linear motor powered axes drives, is designed for producing large dies up to 10 tonnes
Integrated board three-axis servo drive
(October 2007)
Motion Control products has launched the BRD-WHI three-axis drive from Elmo, an integrated board for X, Y, Z applications
Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic?
(September 2007)
One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and 'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page
Linear motors used in machine tools
(September 2007)
In many types of production machine tools, linear motor drives have replaced ballscrews to power and position machining tables or machining heads writes Mike Page
Ironless linear positioners are low-cost
(August 2007)
Using ironless motors, linear positioners achieve high performance at an economical cost while having the design flexibility to accommodate customisation
Machine tools to be seen at EMO 2007
(July 2007)
Machine tool builders represented in the UK by Ward CNC will be showing products ranging fom 2-axis CNC lathes to machining centres and large CNC milling machines
Piezomotor low profile XY stages move faster
(July 2007)
Manufacturers of photonics and semiconductors will be interested in highly precise, piezo-electric motor driven, low profile, X-Y stages, which have fast response time
CNC technology for higher productivity
(July 2007)
Fanuc demonstrates equipment suitable for quick, precise and extremely reliable control of CNC machines
Wire EDM cycle times reduced by 25%
(June 2007)
In selecting new wire-EDM machine tools, a UK mould tool maker devised a complex workpiece, on which speed, accuracy and surface finish were judged; the EDMs purchesed reduce cycle times 25%
News on the Order - customised linear motors from Harbin Electric
(June 2007)
Manufacturer of customised linear motors and other special electric motors has begun shipping customised motors for use in automotive interior electric seating
Direct-drive linear motor shrinks pick-and-place
(June 2007)
Copley Motion Systems' STB11 motors are direct-drive linear motors which combine a slim form factor with high speed and 25g acceleration
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
Ready-to-run positioners achieve high performance
(May 2007)
Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division has announced the T1D and T1S low-cost ironless linear positioners, part of the Trilogy I-Force range
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
Linear motor solutions catalogue
(April 2007)
Baldor UK has published 48-page catalogue of linear motors and stages, plus useful engineering sections including a motor sizing guide
Precision optics grinder covers spheres, aspheres
(April 2007)
A versatile CNC machine tool that is adaptable to turning as well as grinding is tooled for grinding spheres and aspheres in BK7 optical glass
Linear motors speeds 5-axis HMC movements
(April 2007)
Horizontal machining centre incorporates linear motors on its tilting axis which allows all the 5-axis movements to operate at full speed and greatly increasing the machine's overall performance
Multi-spindle 5-axis machining centre
(February 2007)
Alfing announced the AL-series multi-spindle 5-axis machining centre concept designed especially for machining complex, light metal parts in medium to high volumes
Machine motion control with support
(February 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK offers complete motion solutions, from the operator interface through to the motor shaft - all from one company and with one focus on support
Wear resistant Energy Chain, harnessed drive cable
(February 2007)
igus will promote its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables at Souther Manufacturing
Latest stainless steel linear guide on show
(February 2007)
igus will be exhibiting on stand C36 at the Machine Building show, with its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables
Nnanoscale machining project for SME firms
(February 2007)
University collaboration in a 'nanoscale' machining project will have a macro payback
Speaker at motor and drive systems conference
(January 2007)
MagneMotion has announced that Dr Brian Perreault, vice president of controls at MagneMotion, will present at the Motor and Drive Systems Conference
Motion control, linear motion conference
(January 2007)
Renishaw, together with three other leading suppliers in the field of motion control, is supporting a new linear motion conference organised by Eureka, a UK trade magazine for design engineers
Large motors/generators demand grew 11%
(December 2006)
The worldwide market for large motors and generators grew 11% in 2005 to become a US$1.6 billion market - exceptional growth for such a mature industrial market
SS energy chain resists corrosion
(November 2006)
Latest corrosion resistant, stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain is designed principally for the food process and packaging industries
Speedy assembly part feeding system is flexible
(November 2006)
Part feeding system for automatic assembly systems has a maximum speed of 80 'difficult' parts/min, is fully autonomous and has a reusability of more than 95%
Dynamic laser cutters reduce production costs
(November 2006)
A drastic reduction in production costs and times is being achieved with a laser profiling and cutting machine equipped with a highly dynamic, lightweight head
Mould maker adds on EDM to reduce costs
(November 2006)
Injection moulds maker has acquired an EDM ito eliminate subcontracting costs and allow the company to better respond to its TS16949 accredited moulding facilities requirements
Linear actuators technology progresses further
(November 2006)
Manufacturers are now turning to the development of a second generation of actuators, with new formats and features to meet 21st Century industry needs, reports Denis Eckstein
Motion control catalogues help automation usage
(October 2006)
A series of motion control product catalogues is designed to make life easier for OEMs and machine builders implementing automation systems
Linear motors feature ironless construction
(October 2006)
The latest LEB linear motors from Anorad feature ironless construction which ensures complete freedom from cogging and magnetic attraction