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Lab automation equipment and robotics
News Release from: LG Motion | Subject: BiSlide
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2006
Tables and controls for large frame
positioning
BiSlide modular positioning tables provide cost effective manual and motorised positioning for medium precision manufacturing and research applications such as pick and place and scanning systems
The simple and flexible BiSlide table design is based around an extruded I-beam hard aluminium alloy profile with dual 45 degree opposing V ways offering high structural rigidity in all load directions Low-friction, bonded PTFE compound bearing pads on the moving carriage with fully adjustable pre-load allow high load capacity with excellent impact load resistance
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The BiSlide range is available in a single width with a cross section of 38.6mm x 87.0mm and with travel lengths from 125mm to 2m.
A choice of 1.0mm or 2.0mm pitch, precision-grade acme lead screws with thrust bearing support and a special StabilNut nut assembly with externally adjustable preload simplifies manual and motorised application set-up.
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Overall axis repeatability is within 5um and straight-line accuracy is 75um over the entire travel distance.
Maximum direct loading capability is around 140kg with options for increased or cantilever loading available on request.
For low cost motorised applications, the VXM stepper motor controller includes an RS232 connected programmable control and drives for up to four size 17, 23 or 34 stepper motors.
With standalone operation using its simple Cosmos programming language or with embedded programming capability via Labview, Visual Basic, C++, VB.Net, C#, and others, the VMX features non-volatile memory storage for up to four user-created programs and includes an easy-to-use graphical interface for set-up and status.
A complement of I/O for overtravel limit switches and homing functions are included with options of I/O breakout units, analogue or digital joysticks and a user input terminal.
A recent non-destructive test, scanning application included the design, manufacture and supply of a 2m x 2m X-Z gantry positioning system with the VXM programmable stepper controller with motors at a total installed cost of less than £9000.
The positioning system included the vertical frame, parallel coupled Z-axis with a single bridge X-axis supporting a moving carriage carrying test instrumentation.
For such a large scanning area, the cost of this positioning system indicates the competitive pricing structure for the BiSlide and VXM combination.
LG Motion is also able to offer the BiSlide range with a variety of complementary motor drives and motion control systems from its extensive range of manufactured components and systems.
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