The AGS1000 series of Cartesian gantry systems
puts Aerotech’s core technologies and extensive manufacturing
capability to work for you, providing outstanding performance
and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms.
AGS1000 systems are designed for applications including high-speed
pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing
stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1000 is based on
the industry leading AGS10000 gantry, and maintains many of the
same leading-edge characteristics.
Linear Motor/Linear Encoder
Aerotech’s high-performance BLMC series brushless
linear servomotors drive the AGS1000 to speeds of 2 m/s and
accelerations of 2 g. Feedback is from a rugged noncontact optical
linear encoder. Resolution options range from 10 nm to 1.0 µm.
Optimized to account for thermal expansion, the design ensures
high accuracy under all operating conditions.
Rugged Design
Because the linear motor is a noncontact device, there is no backlash,
wear, or maintenance. The bearings are preloaded linear motion
guides with wiper seals and grease fittings and are mounted to
provide optimized stiffness and load distribution. Standard lubrication
is clean-room compatible.
Cable Management System
Extensive R&D has resulted in an optimized cable management
system (CMS) that has been field proven to be the industry’s
most reliable design. Large bend radii and high-flex cables ensure
that the AGS1000 provides millions of cycles of maintenance-free
operation. In the unlikely event of a component failure, a modular
design ensures that part replacement is fast and easy.
All customer cabling and pneumatics can be routed through the
system e-chain. Connectors are provided at the workpiece and at
the opposite end of the e-chain, greatly simplifying final machine
integration.
Turnkey Operation
Aerotech’s years of experience manufacturing precision positioning
and control systems can be leveraged by acquiring a turnkey system.
Typical options include Z-theta mechanisms, risers to accommodate
automated parts handling equipment, and machine bases that are
designed to accommodate the entire electronics subsystem.
Aerotech manufactures a wide range of high-performance amplifiers
and advanced motion controllers that are optimized for high-performance
automation applications.
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