Bodine Planetary Gearmotor
Bodine has introduced its type 22B4-60P planetary gearmotor, an integral gearmotor that combines the company’s type 22B brushless DC motor with the 60P (60mm) planetary gearhead. It is suited for applications that require higher torque than conventional helical/spur gearheads of a similar size can provide, and where a low backlash gearhead is not needed.
The 60P gearhead has a rated torque of up to 26Nm and mounts in any orientation. It is also permanently lubricated with high-performance grease and features needles bearing supported, hardened steel gears for increased longevity. The standard backlash of this gearhead is less than one degree.
For more information, visit Bodine’s website.
FARO Manufacturing Arm
FARO has unveiled its 8-Axis FaroArm system, which combines either the portable Quantum FaroArm, Quantum ScanArm or Design ScanArm systems with a functionally integrated, yet physically separate eighth axis. Unlike a turntable, the eighth axis is completely transparent to the measurement software, so no software updates or upgrades are needed.
The 8-Axis system is ideal for addressing a range of noncontact measurement and design challenges, including point cloud comparison with CAD, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and 3D modeling of free-form surfaces.
For more information, visit FARO’s website.
OMRON Vision System
OMRON has announced its FH Series Vision System, which allows for the automation of external inspections. Used in combination with the Multi-Direction Multi-Color (MDMC) Light,the FH Series can detect defects with low color differences or defects with different characteristics simultaneously, which was previously difficult to achieve without human input and supervision.
The FH Series Controllers and Cameras have also been upgraded to detect and determine minute differences that the human eye cannot identify and quantitatively manage inspection results. Due to its processing speed and synchronization with automation devices via a communication network, the FH Series can store all inspection results that are required to comply with industry laws and regulations, without compromising productivity.
For more information, visit OMRON’s website.
Pepperl+FuchsAbsolute Positioning System
Pepperl+Fuchs has launched the PXV 2-D absolute positioning system, which combines a 2D reader with a three-colored Data Matrix code tape. The code tape contains two overlapping Data Matrix codes in red and blue. The 2D reader is equipped with two different colored LED rings—also in red and blue. These rings are activated separately and then read just one Data Matrix code each. An SIL 3/PL e absolute position is always provided as the result.
The PXV requires a 2D camera, helping to ensure that irritation related to track switches is excluded. To prevent this from occurring, the cameras in the two-camera setup can receive the relevant differing position signals in these areas.
For more information, visit Pepperl+Fuchs’ website.
Yxlon Line Detector
Yxlon has released the CTScan 3 line detector. Going forward, the CT Compact computer tomography system will be equipped with the line detector as a standard component.The CT Compact system is a fan-beam CT device for medium to large castings designed for the automotive and aerospace industries, but it is also suited for the non destructive analysis of dense historical art and archaeological objects, as well as large-scale geological samples.
Production is now machine-supported with the CTScan 3, resulting in crystal uniformity. Due to the range and signal stability, material thicknesses can be tested with the same X-ray energy. The solid housing is resistant to temperature fluctuations, which prevents the electronics from overheating.
For more information, visit Yxlon’s website.
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