It is under that title that Wittenstein alpha presented the new high performance rack-and-pinion at Motek yesterday. The booth was fully loaded by journalists and customers to discover this new step in the evolution of its linear systems.
Carburisation elevates performance data to a completely new level.
Wittenstein alpha is extending its portfolio of high-precision rack-and-pinion systems with a new generation of carburised racks. These linear systems, which are ideal for applications with high feeding forces, provide compact, dynamic drive solutions. The key to the significantly increased strength at the tooth root lies in the production process: the use of a case-hardening steel in conjunction with carburisation has a crucial impact on the rack’s ability to withstand stress.
Smaller, yet offering same performances Carburisation also facilitates a much higher linear force without altering the geometry. As a result, it is possible to downsize the rack to the next smaller module – or transmit higher forces with the same module – without compromising its performance values. The quantum leap achieved by Wittenstein alpha in rack performance is the outcome of "evolution through interaction" – a strategy for intensive collaboration between designers, developers and process and material specialists. The tight integration of several core competencies within the Wittenstein Group forms the backbone for this high-end innovation that offers unbeatable value for money.
The details are embedded in the system The carburised rack rounds off Wittenstein alpha’s new "Performance System", meeting customer demands for ever more compact solutions without any loss in quality or performance. Wittenstein alpha delivers precisely this added value with its market-leading gearheads and optimally matched drive systems. As the developer and manufacturer of all system components, Wittenstein alpha possesses all the required expertise in the areas of gearing, engineering, manufacturing and applications to cope with this challenge. As a total system provider, Wittenstein alpha warrants the functionality and performance characteristics of the designed solution.
3 x 1 = one Linear drive systems with gearhead, pinion and rack from a single supplier The new rack-and-pinion systems impress with their high precision, dynamics and efficiency:
- High precision: Linear positioning accuracy of 30 µm even without a direct measuring system (Precision System)
- High dynamics: Acceleration up to 4 g and travel speeds of more than 300 m/min
- High efficiency: Enormous potential savings in terms of the total cost of ownership – as much as 20 euros per hour of operation for a medium-sized milling centre compared to a linear motor Typical applications
- Grinding machines
- HSC portal milling machines
- Profile machining centres
- Turning machines
- Boring machines
- Laser machines
- Stamping presses
- Water jet cutters
- Machining centers for wood-plastics compounds
- Plasma cutting machines
- Pipe bending machines
- Automation axes
To be seen at Motek till tomorrow on booth 9121, Hall 9
WITTENSTEIN AG Walter-Wittenstein-Straße 1 97999 Igersheim ∙ Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 79 31 - 493 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 79 31 - 493 - 200 E-Mail: [email protected] www.wittenstein.de
