Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

PI has added a high dynamics model to its range of compact hexapods. Designed for photonics alignment applications, the hexapod provides 6 degrees of freedom, actuator resolution of 5 nanometers and repeatability as good as 60 nanometers, while providing velocities to 20mm/sec.

A line of rigid couplings that are ideal for heavy, suspended loads on shafts used in mixers, pumps, fans and related drive systems has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Engineering components manufacturer WDS Component Parts Ltd. has extended its range of antivibration and rubber stop AV mounts by introducing stainless steel versions of most sizes and types. These are intended for use in applications where corrosion and/or hygiene are issues.

For use in harsh environmental conditions, Nanotec developed the PD2-C-IP, a brushless DC servomotor with integrated controller and 42 mm flange size in protection class IP65.

Motion plastics manufacturer igus introduced new tribologically optimized plain bearings that ensure lubrication-free mounting of individual chain links, which will increase the uptime of crane systems and gantries.

JW Winco Inc. offers Inch Size GN 784 Mounting Clamps with Swivel Ball Joint, Aluminum. The RoHS compliant mounting clamps with swivel ball joint allow precise and variable adjustment of the ball pivot within the rotation range.

The new reference-class linear stages family, L-417 and V-417, from PI (Physik Instrumente), are available in ballscrew and linear motor configurations, both cost effective designs, offering high resolution with improved tracking performance, smaller tracking error and improved settling time.

The SCHUNK ELP can be adjusted in two simple steps, making it a very user-friendly electric linear module. The end positions can be mechanically adjusted with a screw, and the speed of extension and retraction is adjusted using rotary switches on the side of the unit.

TechDay is a dual-location event June 7 by Datron Dynamics Inc. at technology centers on the East and West coasts to demonstrate new CNC control software. Although free and open to the public, registration is required.

JW Winco Inc. has available GN 509.4 heavy-duty ball transfer units without flange.

TBI Motion is a manufacturer specializing in high-performance linear components. Concentrating on innovative design to maximize quality and precision, TBI Motion is working together with Anaheim Automation to deliver two high-quality product lines: ball screws and linear guides.