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Specifications
General
Description
System Configuration Standard: Three linear axes (X, Z, & Y); and workpiece spindle
Options: Rotary axis (B); low and high speed grinding spindles
Workspace Capacity Axisymmetrical: 20" diameter x 10" long (500mm x 250mm)
Non-Axisymmetrical: 10" x 10" x 6" (250mm x 250mm x 150mm)
Maximum Weight: 120lbs. (55kg) @ spindle nose
Base Structure Monolithic natural granite main base with kinematic Z axis support
Vibration Isolation Three point passive air isolation system located near center of mass
Control System Fanuc 15MB with high speed serial buss and color touchscreen display
Programming Resolution 0.4m" (10nm)
Functional Performance Test piece qualification subject to customer requirements

 


Spindles

Workpiece
Low Speed Grinder
(optional)
High Speed Grinder
(optional)
Type Fully constrained air bearing Fully constrained hydrostatic bearing
Drive System Integral DC motor with direct drive Integral AC motor with direct drive
Speed 100-2,000 rpm 1,000-10,000 rpm 10,000-40,000 rpm
Motion Accuracy (radial & axial)
£ 2m" (50nm) £ 4m" (100nm) £ 12m" (300nm)

 


Axes

X

Z

Y
B
(optional)
Type Fully constrained oil hydrostatic, box way slide Rotary air bearing
Travel 12" (300mm) 12" (300mm) 8" (200mm) 360
Drive System DC servo motor & precision ball screw with flexure coupling Frameless, integral DC servo motor & precision ball screw with flexure coupling Integral DC motor with direct drive
Feedback Type Laser holographic linear scale High resolution encoder
Feedback Resolution 0.4m" (10nm) 1.3 arc sec
Feed Rate 20"/min (500mm/min) N/A
Straightness (critical direction) £ 20m" (0.5mm) over full travel N/A
Hydrostatic Supply
Compact, low flow & pressure, servo controlled, & closed loop N/A

 

Options
 
Wheel/Tool Setting In-situ LVDT probing with automated setting routines
Workpiece metrology
& error compensation
In-situ LVDT probing with form error analysis and compensation for the correction of repeatable systematic errors

 

Utility Requirements Air Electrical Floor Space
(not including peripherial equipment)
150 PSI (10 Bar);
15 scfm
220VAC; 50/60Hz;
3 Phase
85"w x 75"d x 72"h

 


Warranty
1 year full parts & labor warranty, in addition to a 10 year extended warranty on the geometric accuracy of all linear axes.

In an effort to continually improve our product performance,
specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This site was last updated January 18, 2005.
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