The AGS10000 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. AGS10000 systems can be
found in production plants around the world, in applications including
high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection,
dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection.
Linear Motor/Linear Encoder
Aerotech’s high-performance BLM series brushless linear
servomotors drive the AGS10000 to speeds of 3 m/s and accelerations
of 3 g. Both single and dual forcer designs are available. Feedback
is from a rugged noncontact optical linear encoder. Resolution
options range from 5 nm to 1.0 µm. Optimized to account
for thermal expansion, the design ensures high accuracy under
all operating conditions.
Rugged Design
Since 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.
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 AGS10000 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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