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News Release from: Micromech | Subject: Flatcom base units
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 July 2005
Automation from modular multiple axis
units
The new Flatcom base units from Micromech are modular multiple axis units up to a maximum of 5 axes.
The new Flatcom base units from Micromech are modular multiple axis units up to a maximum of 5 axes Low vibration, low noise machining or positioning units with feed ranges from 350 to 1350 mm
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The anodised aluminium profiles used for the frameworks are special designed to allow high stiffness but very low weight.
The Z-axis, which has a T-slot profile at 25mm pitch.This allows the user to directly attach various products, making the beds very versatile pieces of equipment.
The Flatcom base units are supplied in five sizes and they come with or without protective cover, and an 'add on' control cabinet.
The clever space-saving slide doors are supplied as part of the protective covers.
All axes use ball screws that can be fitted with either servo or stepper motors offering a repeatability of +/-0.01 mm.
Each axis is equipped with two limit switches.
The linear units maintain their accuracy by using precision ball bearings and pre-loaded Ball-nuts.
The ball screw spindles are 5mm pitch as standard but there is the option of 2,5mm or 10mm.In addition high grade milling and engraving spindles are available if required.
Other options include a tool changing station, tool levelling, cooling or spray units and a useful vacuum-clamping table These cost effective yet high quality base units are available in various custom made types and sizes but all are characterised by their smooth running and high throughput, this results in an extremely wide field of applications.
From the extensive combination of parts available for the base units, machines can be constructed for use in assembling, mounting, printing, engraving, drilling, milling, dosing, screwing, forming, modelling, laser and water jet cutting, soldering, welding, measuring, sawing and cutting, to name but a few.
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