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News Release from: Gudel UK | Subject: Multi-axis positioning systems for tool magazines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 October 2001
Positioners minimise tool changing
downtimes
Guedel's latest range of multi-axis positioning systems for magazine toolholder applications enables users to minimise unproductive tool change time within complex metal cutting operations.
Guedel's latest range of multi-axis positioning systems for magazine toolholder applications enables users to minimise unproductive tool change time within complex metal cutting operations Aimed at machine tool builders, manufacturing system integrators and high volume component producers, these modular systems provide pinpoint location and precise manipulation of tool and toolholder assemblies weighing up to several hundred kilograms
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Guedel toolchangers are not only ideal for single magazine machining centres, but can be custom-engineered for tool hive applications with almost limitless capacity and linear runs.
They can also be supplied with multiple carriages for use in flexible manufacturing cells.
In addition, they are equally suitable for complete manufacturing lines that utilise continuous tool replenishment or run 'lights-out' operations.
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Systems are equipped with servo drives - for smooth acceleration, fast traverse speeds and accurate positioning - and are available in 2- or 3-axis versions to suit all common tool loading configurations.
They are already offered as standard equipment for Starrag CNC machining centres and are the latest addition to Guedel's extensive range of multi-axis component handling modules, Trackmotion robot positioning equipment, RoboLoop systems, guideway components and power transmission products.
The systems are also backed by Guedel's track record of almost 50 years manufacturing and automation applications engineering experience, which is available to users through its Coventry-based technical support service.
As well as providing in-depth product selection advice, this service offers users dedicated installation and applications engineering support - including the design and manufacture of special-purpose gripper and component manipulator equipment.
In addition, full equipment specifications can be found on the company's Website, along with dimensioned drawings that can be downloaded directly to engineers' desktops - to both speed the design process and simplify facilities planning.
All Guedel equipment is manufactured in-house to rigorous ISO9001 quality standards and can be supplied in a wide variety of materials and protective coatings to combat the most aggressive operating environments.
Systems also feature automatic lubrication of rails, rollers, drive pinions and racks to ensure trouble-free operation and low-maintenance at ambient temperatures down to -20 deg C.
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