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News Release from: Bosch Rexroth
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 September 2007
Automated handling systems build
simplified
A Cartesian motion building system, combines purposely adapted linear motion systems and motors with pneumatic mini slides, rotary modules, grippers and positive-locking connection technology.
Bosch Rexroth has developed the camoLINE Cartesian Motion building system, which combines purposely adapted linear motion systems and motors with pneumatic mini slides, rotary compact modules, grippers and unique positive-locking connection technology to meet the needs of the most common pick and place applications Some areas and challenges within machine construction are simple for the expert to overcome
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Electromechanical and pneumatic axes combined - the great advantage for users is that they can combine electromechanical and pneumatic axes in almost unlimited variations and quickly build the chosen configuration using the innovative connection technology.
This eliminates a large part of the design and installation effort for pick-and-place applications and linear and X-Y gantries.
With this system 'mechatronics' is made simple and effective.
The simplification starts with the basic supporting structure, as follows.
* Aluminium profile struts measuring up to 4000 mm in length and featuring two rows of centring holes with standardised spacing that takes the effort out of construction.
* Centring rings allow the user to connect the individual components of the building system to each other, either directly or via matching connection elements to create positive-locking joints requiring no further adjustment.
* Angle brackets ensure precise and stable fixing to the mounting base.
* Since all the connection dimensions are identical, users are free to choose the most appropriate solution among the pneumatic or electric drive units.
With two ball rail systems integrated in their aluminium extrusion frame, the Electromechanical Compact Modules offer high load capacities and high rigidity and are available with ball screw drive for high positioning accuracy, or with toothed belt drive for high travel speeds.
The Rexroth IndraDyn servo motors in protection class IP 65 offer high dynamics within a compact envelope.
Equipped with Hiperface multi-turn absolute encoders, these motors retain the absolute axis position even when the system is powered down.
All motors can be ordered with or without a holding brake, to suit the specific requirements.
High performance pneumatic actuators, also prepared for direct mounting, perform all kinds of typical handling tasks.
The mini slides with two drive cylinders offer several options for attachment to further handling components and are available in a series of standardised stroke lengths.
The powerful Rotary Compact Modules feature accurate and high-load rotary flange bearings.
The pneumatic parallel, angular and radial Grippers come in narrow size increments to cover a broad range of needs.
Standardised interfaces allow users to combine the pneumatic and electric axes in almost any configuration to achieve the most appropriate and economical drive solution for each application.
This standardisation and the new connection technology speed up installation and start up. Request free introductory details about products from Bosch Rexroth ...
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