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Control systems, DROs, etc, for machine tools
News Release from: Bosch Rexroth | Subject: Controller-based CNC control system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2005
Lower costs - from initial concept to
retrofit
Innovative mechatronic modules and systems are reducing costs for machine tools across the whole life cycle, from the initial concept right through to the retrofit.
With innovative mechatronic modules and system solutions Rexroth is reducing costs for machine tools across the whole life cycle, from the initial concept right through to the retrofit At EMO 2005, the world's leading metalworking trade fair, Rexroth presented ready-to-install subassemblies put together from different technologies
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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At the same time the pioneer of decentralised automation technology is increasing the efficiency and modularity of modern machine concepts by means of mechatronic functional units.
Rexroth achieves this by combining tried-and-tested standard components to form ready-to-install subassemblies.
Hydraulics, electric drive technology and mechanics are all combined in the electrohydraulic feed axis via mechanical clamping.
The fieldbus-compatible module reduces the number of interfaces and is able to position with an accuracy to the micron yet with high dynamics.
With the Integrated Measuring System for ball rail guides Rexroth now supplies all sensors in Protection Class IP 67, which takes into consideration the harsh manufacturing environment of machine tools.
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The complete machine tool spectrum covers hydraulic circuit solutions and open loop control systems for linking clamping and handling functions.
The machine manufacturer can match basic circuits to his own requirements and receive systems that are ready-to-install.
IndraDrive, the Rexroth drive generation, is setting standards for electrically-driven motion sequences, offering over a hundred different technology functions.
Integrated safety technology that does not require additional hardware, combined with a wide range of drives with rotating motors and direct drive technology, all open up new levels of freedom in the design of precision application-specific systems.
With the workpiece and toolchanger linear rotary unit Rexroth is increasing productivity by reducing machine downtime.
The compact, integrated direct drive technology undertakes the movements with precision and with extremely high dynamic response under the most exacting conditions.
A wide range of pneumatic components and modules, as well as system solutions for machine linkage, rounds off the program.
Rexroth also supports machine tool manufacturers and users with virtual engineering software products and services.
Based on unique applications experience in all relevant drive and control technologies, Rexroth produces realistic simulations that accelerate the development process to a considerable extent.
IndraWorks, the Rexroth engineering tool based on.net-technology, is ideally suited to the integration of third-party modules, simplifying the whole project design, commissioning and diagnostics processes.
With an extensive, worldwide service network Rexroth is always there to assist the user throughout the complete service life of the system.
* About Bosch Rexroth - Bosch Rexroth, part of the Bosch Group, achieved sales of approximately EUR 4.1 billion in 2004 with 26,400 employees.
Under the brand name of Rexroth the company offers all relevant drive, control and motion technologies: from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics through to electronics and the associated services.
The global player is a competent partner to around 500,000 customers in over 80 countries and an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation and mobile applications.
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