How to regain design freedom and source the perfect linear guide with Extruded Profile Guides

How to regain design freedom and source the

perfect linear guide

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Before We Start

Moderator Presenters

Lisa Eitel Design World

Brian Burke Bishop-Wisecarver

Group

Overview Agenda Bishop-­‐‑Wisecarver  Group

  Introduction   Range  of  products

How  to  regain  design  freedom  and  source  the  perfect  linear  guide  with  extruded  profile  guides

  Overview  of  extrusion  based  guides   Ideas  to  simplify  your  machine  by  integrating  features   Project  timelines  &  application  examples

Bishop-Wisecarver Group

BWG  is  a  woman-­‐‑owned  family  of  WBENC  certified  companies  who  works  with  manufacturers  to  engineer,  manufacture,  and  build  linear  and  rotary  motion  solutions,  custom  complex  assemblies,  and  optimal  embedded  intelligence  systems.  Through  the  integration  of  mechanical,  electrical,  software,  control  and  systems  design  engineering  expertise,  60+  years  of  experience  and  20,000+  unique  clients,  we  continue  to  provide  a  single  point  of  service  that  results  in  custom  designs,  increased  efficiencies,  and  accelerated  time  to  market.  

Product Lines DualVee  Motion  Technology®

  Guide  wheels,  linear  track  and  components

LoPro®  –  linear  actuators  &  sub-­‐‑assemblies   Un-­‐‑driven,  Belt,  Chain,  Lead-­‐‑screw,  Ball-­‐‑screw

UtiliTrak®  –  linear  guides MinVee®  –  miniature  linear  guides QuickTrak®  –  modular  t-­‐‑slot  based  linear  guides MadeWell®  –  low  complexity  linear  guides

  Radial  wheels  &  crown  rollers ALR  –  aluminum  rings

Components to Complete Systems

DualVee Motion Technology®

Guide  wheel  based  linear  guides  for   Smooth  action  with  very  low  “stiction”  stick-­‐‑slip   Excellent  for  long  lengths  and  harsh  environments   High  accuracy  and  repeatability   Speeds  to  5.5  m/s,  acceleration  to  5  g’s   Corrosion  resistant  versions  available

Markets & Applications Served Aerospace Automatic  Storage  and  Retrieval  Systems Automation  Equipment Automotive Bakery  Machinery Camera  Scanning Conveyor  Systems  Manufacturing Door  and  Gate  Systems  –  Heavy  Duty Electronic  Assembly Food  Processing  and  Scanning Foundry  and  Sheet  Metal  Handling  Mach. Glass  Cubing  and  Handling Inspection  and  Test  Systems Industrial  Washing  Systems Laser  Marking  and  Welding Machinery  

Tobacco  Machinery Textile  and  Industrial  Sewing  Equipment Tire  Manufacturing  Equipment Woodworking X-­‐‑Ray  Machinery XY  Gantry  Systems

Material  Handling,  Palletizing Medical  Nuclear  Equipment  or  Handling Paper  Converting,  Tissues,  Films Packaging  and  Filling  Machinery Paint  Spraying  Systems Paper  and  Wood Pharmaceutical  Equipment Plaster  Board  Machinery Plastics Postal  Automation Press  Feed  Equipment Production  Machinery Printing  and  Labeling  Machinery Security  Cameras Semiconductor

Design of Computer Controlled Equipment Many  possible  applications

 Material  handling  &  processing  equipment   3D  printers     CNC  routers   CNC  milling  /  turning   Laser  engraving  Medical  device  Automated  welding

Design of Computer Controlled Equipment Projects  become  complex  electro-­‐‑mechanical  assemblies

 Design  engineers  must  integrate  a  variety  of  parts • Electronics  components

 Motors,  drives,  control  boards,  sensors,  bubons,  position  encoders,  lights…

• Mechanical  components   Frame,  enclosure,  doors  &  guards,  power  transmission  &  linear  guides

Design Decisions Design  Engineers  &  machine  builders  face  many  decisions

 Make  vs.  Buy    Off  the  shelf  vs.  custom  solutions  Domestic  vs.  foreign  What  parts  or  functions  can  be  integrated?  

How-to Design a Machine… Step  #1:  Survey  the  market  of  existing  components

Selection  decisions  based  upon  What  you’re  used  before  What  someone  told  you  about  those  What’s  readily  available

Limited Design Freedom Selecting  from  what  is  available

  Review  technical  specifications   Review  shape,  size,  load  capacity,  materials   Configure  or  modify  as  necessary

It’s  never  perfect  Not  the  ideal  shape  or  size   Incorrect  finish  or  colors   Requires  secondary  modifications

Regain Design Freedom Extruded  Profile  Guides

 Design  and  source  a  tailored  linear  guide • Application  specific

  Stay  ahead  of  your  competition   Reduce  BOM  complexity   Flexibility  in  length   Secure  your  supply  chain

Aluminum Extrusions for Automation Bishop-­‐‑Wisecarver  features  extensive  use  of  extrusions

  LoPro®  Linear  Actuators

Idler  End

Drive End

T-­‐‑Slot Support  Beam

Wheel Plate

Track  Plate

Aluminum Extrusions for Automation LoPro®  Linear  Actuator  Extrusions

Idler  End Drive  End

Wheel  Plate Support  Beam

Track  Plate

Extruded Profile Guides Linear  guide  assemblies

  Aluminum  extrusion  substrate  with  steel  linear  guide  track   •  Integrate  features  &  machine  components  into  a  sub-­‐‑assembly

  Linear  guides   Abachment  points  for  power  transmission,  linear  encoders   Secondary  machining     Threaded  end  holes   T-­‐‑slot  features   Cables  &  wires

Extruded Profile Guides Based  upon  QuickTrak®  Modular  Linear  Guides  

  Patented  track  retention  method •  US  8434946B2 •  Track,  Track  Clamp  Wedge,  Track  Support

Track  Support

Track  Wedge

Ref.  Edge

QTS Single  Edge

QTD Double  Edge

DualVee  Track

Thread  Tap   Thru  Holes

Extruded Profile Guides Track  retention  method  

  Plastic  deformation  of  extruded  fingers •  Entire  length  of  track •  No  adhesives

  Seamless  steel  track,  up  to  20-­‐‑feet  long

Integrated Features Simplify  your  machine  design

 Apply  the  track  retention  method  Define  your  perfect  extrusion  profile • Size,  Shape  and  Finish • Integrated  machine  components  and  functions

Integrated Features Integrated  machine  components  and  functions

  Linear  guides   Abachment  points  for  power  transmission,  linear  encoders   Secondary  machining     Threaded  end  holes   T-­‐‑slot  features   Cables  &  wires

Integrated Features: Linear Guides 90-­‐‑degree  vee  guide  tracks

  Carbon  steel,  hardened  to  53  HRc  minimum  &  polished   Permanently  installed,  without  fasteners  or  adhesives   Seamless  up  to  20  feet  long

Integrated Features: T-Slots General  purpose  abachment  point Common  on  many  extrusions

  Machine  frames,  bases,  doors,  guards,  etc.

Design  &  size  for  t-­‐‑nut  hardware

T-­‐‑Slots

Integrated Features: Holes General  purpose  abachment  points Design  &  size  for  thread  tapping

  Simplify  assembly   Rigid  structural  abachment

Convey  liquids  &  gas  inside

Holes  for  Threads

Integrated Features: Power Transmission Dedicated  location  to  abach  gear  racks

  Flat  surface  with  a  reference  edge   Methods  of  abachment

•  Adhesives •  Drill  &  tap  threads •  Mount  over  t-­‐‑slot  feature  with  t-­‐‑nuts

Rack  Abachment

Integrated Features: Feedback Dedicated  location  to  abach  linear  encoder

  Flat  surface  with  a  reference  edge   Methods  of  abachment

•  Adhesives

Rack  Abachment

Project Timeline Phase  1:  Development  of  concept

Project Timeline Phase  2:  Production  of  extrusion

Project Timeline Phase  3:  Production  to  final  sub-­‐‑assembly

Project Timeline Summary

Secure Your Supply Chain Develop  an  application  specific  extrusion

  Stay  ahead  of  your  competition •  They  can’t  buy  the  same  products •  Preserve  your  intellectual  property

  Produce  quantities  as  needed •  Never  obsolete  from  suppliers

  Source  complete  sub-­‐‑assemblies •  Simplify  PO’s,  assembly  documentation

Application Example: CNC Router

Application Example: CNC Router

Threads Rack  Abachment T-­‐‑Slots

Application Example: Camera Slider

Application Example: Camera Slider

Summary Bishop-­‐‑Wisecarver  Group

  Introduction   Range  of  products

How  to  regain  design  freedom  and  source  the  perfect  linear  guide  with  extruded  profile  guides

  Overview  of  extrusion  based  guides   Ideas  to  simplify  your  machine  by  integrating  features   Project  timelines  &  application  examples

Whitepaper

Download  the  whitepaper   www2.bwc.com/extruded-­‐‑profile-­‐‑guides

Questions? Lisa Eitel Design World [email protected] Twitter: @DW_LEitel

Brian Burke Bishop Wisecarver [email protected]

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