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Keywords Inspection, Manufacturing systems, Linear motion
Aerotech have released a new range of gantry style, X-Y positioning systems based on linear brushless servomotors and linear-motion-guide bearing technologies to provide a cost effective, single-source solution for high-accuracy/high-throughput production and inspection systems. The new AGS1000 range is ideal for OEM's and system integrators building high-speed pick-and-place machines, vision inspection equipment, dispensing stations and high-performance automated machinery (Plate 7).
The range covers four basic configurations with X-Y travel from 200 X 200mm to 500 X 500mm and with a complete positioning solution in mind, is offered with a large number of options and accessories including Z-axis and rotary stages, interfacing plates for automated parts handling equipment, baseplates and machine bases with integral cabinets to house all electrical and control systems.
Additionally, Aerotech supply a wide range of servo drives, motion control and automation systems and are able to supply complete turnkey solutions based on the AGS1000 gantry. Aerotech have calculated that customers purchasing complete systems can gain overall cost savings of over 30 per cent when compared to multi-sourcing and assembling positioning...