The ACS LP series ultra-low
profile rotary stage with integrated ER collet chuck provides automated material
handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications. ER collets
provide excellent run-out characteristics for applications requiring high-precision
gripping of tubular material, and are readily available in sizes that support
tube diameters from 0.5 mm to 16 mm. The collet is retained with a threaded
retaining cap that enables quick changeover, and is configured in a "fail-safe"
normally-closed mode where full clamping force is applied when no air pressure
is present.
Air is delivered to the
collet or gripper assembly through an integral rotary union using a seal-less,
frictionless design. This 100% noncontact rotary-union design ensures a lifetime
of maintenance-free operation. The combination collet chuck and rotary union
assembly also has significantly less friction and inertia than external assemblies
created from discrete parts. This reduced inertia improves system performance
by allowing higher peak acceleration and reducing position error during laser
machining operations.
Optimized Design
The design of the ACS LP was optimized to minimize stage height. The low profile
of the stage reduces the effective working height of the system, thereby minimizing
"stack-up" related errors. In addition, the ACS LP series utilizes
direct-drive brushless motor technology to maximize positioning performance.
Direct-drive technology is optimized for 24/7 production environments because
there are no brushes to replace and no gear trains or belts to maintain. Direct
drive also provides quicker acceleration and higher top speeds than gear or
belt-driven mechanisms, which yields higher total overall throughput.
The result is an ultra-low
profile, high throughput, low maintenance stage that, when coupled with the
integral material handling capability, provides the lowest cost of ownership
compared to competing solutions.
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