‘Linear Stages’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Schaeffler has linear guidance for patients from
Schaeffler (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, a manufacturer of radiotherapy machines, is using precision linear guidance systems supplied by Schaeffler. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Bevel helical gearboxes take to the bridge from
Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions: "Synchronised sets of Bonfiglioli industrial gearboxes are being used on Sydney's Harbour Bridge to drive two 60-tonne workmen's gantries. ".
In November 2008, we covered the news from Algor
- take a look at Algor upgrades finite element analysis software
which says: "Algor has announced that its latest finite element analysis (FEA) software release, Algor V23, upgrades computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Adept Electronic Solutions, Camera is optimised for 3D profiling ,
as well as Boge and FS-Elliott to supply Turbo compressors from Boge Compressors,
and Pyplok gives spark-free pipe connection from Tube-Mac Industries .
Latest stories...
Tube bender helps BAE systems build sub (November 2008)
A Unison tube bending machine is helping BAE Systems to fabricate complex part shapes required to build the UK's Astute Class nuclear-powered submarines.
Solartron offers linear displacement transducers (November 2008)
High-accuracy linear displacement transducers are available from Solartron Metrology.
Tolomatic improves bagging system at Thiele (November 2008)
Thiele Technologies has turned to Tolomatic to solve the problem of how to compensate for inconsistent bag dimensions on its modular bag filling and sealing system.
Door system uses Festo linear actuator (November 2008)
Transport Door Solutions has developed an automated door system for the PPM 60 light railcar from Parry People Movers.
PPT Vision introduces Sentinel mould protector (November 2008)
The PPT Vision Sentinel protects mould presses and tooling, avoiding damage from sticky slides and improperly ejected moulded parts.
Solaroptimus increases solar energy by 30 per cent (November 2008)
The Solaroptimus tracking systems on the latest Conergy photovoltaic systems have been designed to ensure they are always at the correct angle to the sun.
Igus introduces adjustable-clearance linear guide (November 2008)
Igus has developed the Drylin W linear guide with a turn-to-fit function for manual setting of the clearance.
Optical micrometer boasts high accuracy (November 2008)
The Keyence LS-7010 optical micrometer system provides a resolution of 0.01um with a repeatability of +/- 0.06um, two times the accuracy of conventional micrometers.
Further reading
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Versatile linear stages ease the design process
OEMs can specify load and movement profile parameters to automatically select, configure and program a linear stage and drive combination that best fits the application.
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Linear stages allow fine control
A T-JOY3 joystick controller allows manual control of both X and Y axes from a single interface, as well as allowing microscope stage positions to be saved and recalled at the touch of a button.
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