On 18 and 19 November the 25th edition of the Precision Fair (Precisiebeurs) takes place in the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. The fair is organised by Mikrocentrum and has more than 400 exhibitors and a programme of 40 sessions. Themes include mechatronics, metrology, micro processing and motion, high-precision manufacturing, laser and photonics, and vacuum and clean. This is stated in the event calendar of Holland High Tech. IndustrieVandaag also covered the anniversary on 30 October.
The cables move along
A precision machine is all about accurate axes, stiff frames and good measuring systems. But every moving axis also needs cables and hoses: power, signal, encoder, sometimes compressed air or vacuum. These often run through a cable carrier. On an ordinary machine their influence is negligible. On a machine that has to position to the micrometre, that is less self-evident.
A cable carrier pushes and pulls a little on the axis with every movement. It transmits vibrations as the links roll off, and it adds mass that the drive has to accelerate. In a cleanroom or vacuum environment, what particles are released also counts, from the cable carrier itself or from cables rubbing against each other.
What to look out for on a precision axis
- Mass: a light cable carrier with a compact cable package demands less of the drive and disturbs the control less during fast movements.
- Smooth roll-off: a small pitch and a radius that suits the cables give a more even movement. Read more in quiet cable carrier.
- Layout: dividers and enough free space prevent cables and hoses from rubbing against each other. That limits wear and particles. With ChainLogic you lay out the cross-section.
- Cables: choose cables made for many bending cycles in a cable carrier. The Cable finder helps you choose.
- Fastening: good strain relief at both ends ensures that the cables do not transmit force to the connections.
Calculate in advance
Wisman Techniek is the exclusive dealer of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp in the Netherlands. For new builds we calculate the cable carrier for travel length, speed, acceleration and cable package. That way you know in advance whether the system stays within the limits of the type. Are you working on a precision machine and do you want to know what the cable routing does? Then send your drawing or your axis data with a quote request.
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