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Application Example: OKU

Six linear motor axes in one servo cell

Dynamics, speed and stability in the smallest space

Challenge

The high-performance automatic units from OKU are used all over the world, including in the metal, plastics, electronics and automotive industries. The plant manufacturer needed a space-saving handling solution for a servo cell used for the assembly of special ball bearings. Due to the high demands regarding dynamics and precision, spindle drives and toothed belts proved inappropriate.

Solution

For the first time OKU employed user-programmable linear motor axes in combination with a TC rotary indexing table for the assembly of ball bearings. Extremely high dynamics and precision, a compact design and the ability to connect to third-party drives were the deciding factors. A total of six axes, a combination of HN 100 and HL 100, work together in a small space – featuring a maximum acceleration of 40 m/s2 and a maximum speed of 4 m/s.
Products in use
HL model range HL model range
Highly dynamic linear motor axis HN model range HN model range
Highly dynamic linear motor axis
The linear motor axes from WEISS are very stable, fast and extremely dynamic. Together with PROMICON we are able to utilise the full dynamic performance of these axes.
Gerhard Buchhöcker
Head of Design at OKU Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Solutions

  • Six WEISS linear motor axes integrated into the servo cell
  • High demands on dynamics, precision and compactness
  • Quick conversion to 24 different product variants
  • Horizontal and vertical linear motor axes for the assembly of special ball bearings
    Horizontal and vertical linear motor axes for the assembly of special ball bearings
  • High dynamics and compact design of the two HL and HN linear motor axes
    High dynamics and compact design of the two HL and HN linear motor axes
  • Six linear motor axes and one rotary table inside a servo cell
    Six linear motor axes and one rotary table inside a servo cell