The MGS gantry system has been designed to maximize throughput for applications requiring overhead motion. This stage is ideal for 3D printing, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and industrial automation applications.
The MGS uses preloaded linear mechanical bearings which are designed to provide optimized stiffness and precision. Optional stainless steel guide rails can be delivered.
The gantry axis incorporates dual linear motors and dual linear encoders. Ironless linear motors provide smooth motion and no cogging or attractive forces. The linear motor and linear encoders are noncontact devices, so there is no backlash, wear, or maintenance concerns.
The A-352 is coupled with industry-leading controllers and drive modules from ACS that offer superior servo performance, advanced control algorithms to improve dynamic performance and error compensation, and a wide suite of software development tools.
Scanning, Digital printing, Electronics assembly and inspection, AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), Automation.
Motion | Unit | Bridge axis | Gantry axis |
|---|---|---|---|
Travel range | mm | 750, 1000 | 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 |
Guide | Recirculating ball bearing guide (lubrication and surface finish can be customized) | ||
Drive | 1 × Ironless 3-phase linear motor | 2 × Ironless 3-phase linear motor | |
Measuring system | Absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C, steel measuring scale | 2 × Absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C, steel measuring scale | |
Max. load capacity | 30 kg | ||
Positioning accuracy, calibrated (1) | µm | ±2 | |
Bidirectional repeatability | µm | ±1 | |
XY orthogonality | µrad | 25 | |
Max. velocity, unloaded (2) | m/s | 2 | 1 |
Moved mass | kg | 4.5 | Depending on the travel range of the bridge axis: 750 mm: 65 kg 1000 mm: 80 kg |
(1) Accuracy values assume short time duration and do not consider the long-term effects of thermal drift on the stage.
(2) Depends on the motor selected, controller performance, duty cycle, load, and other application-specific parameters.
Drive properties | Unit | Per motor winding |
|---|---|---|
Nominal voltage | V DC | 70 |
Peak voltage | V DC | 300 |
Force constant, RMS | N/A | 27.5 |
Nominal force | N | 210 |
Peak force | N | 720 |
Nominal current, RMS | A | 7.6 |
Peak current, RMS | A | 26.2 |
Back EMF, phase-phase | V·s/m | 22.5 |
Resistance, phase-phase | Ω | 51.7 |
Inductance, phase-phase | mH | 1.4 |
Miscellaneous | |
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Materials | Hardcoat aluminum Guide rails made of steel, cleanroom grease (guide rails made of stainless steel on request) Mounting hardware made of stainless steel |