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Product Overview

A norad precision motion control products ena b le high precisionequipment

Precision Gantry Systems

b uilders to b reak performance b arriers while maximizingrelia A norad offers three distinct lines of precision gantry products.TheHigh Precision b ility. System value may b e further enhanced b y integration ofRockwell ( HPG ) , Super Precision ( SPG ) and Ultra Precision A utomation control, I / O, HMI and software products. ( UPG ) Gantries are highly configura b le XY systems for overhead,high - speed positioning applications like A OI and pick - and - place.

Hi g h Precision Positionin g Sta g es

Linear and rotary positioning stages form the b uilding b locks of complex multi b - acklash common in axis systems. A norad b allscrew and ’ s direct drive linear and rotary positioning stages minimize friction and inertia, while eliminating the b elt drivensystems to provide superior repeata b ility and relia b ility.

Linear Servo Motors

A norad was the first company to commercialize b rushless linear servo motors and offers the world ’ s most comprehensiveproduct line.Iron core motors feature a laminated steel coil and ride a

En g ineered - to - Order Systems

When an “off - the - shelf” product cannot satisfy your requirements, b ove asingle A norad can b uild a custom motion platform to your specification.Our Program Managers oversee projects from concept through volume production providing prototypes, documentation and training as needed. - sided rare - earth magnet track. Their high power densityconstruction produces peak forces as high as 5,000 N and the newL C motors are IP65 rated.Ironless motors feature a zero 8 to 2,000 N . - cogging coil and a b alanced, dual -

Vacuum Compatible Systems

sided “U” shaped magnet track to provide the highest levels of positioning accuracy and constant velocity control. They offer high acceleration, have zero magnetic attraction, and can produce actuation forces ranging from Many semiconductor manufacturing processes take place in high - vacuum environments. b uild and test ultra A norad ’ s expertise in material selection,thermal management and contamination control is routinely deployed to design, - precise cleanroom andvacuum compati b le positioning systems.

Servo Drives and Controllers

A norad also offers a variety of high performance digital servodrives and controls. Multi

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Air B earin g Platforms

- axis electronic motion control solutionscan b e packaged with all mechanical positioning systems tooptimize performance for any given application. A ir b b earing platforms feature zero earings eliminate friction and wear to provide su - cogging linear servo motors and nanometer b- micronaccuracy and exceptional constant velocity control. Microglide air - level resolution to satisfy the most demandingpositioning requirements. Hy b rid systems com b ine mechanical and air

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Polymer Composite

b earing technologies for economical solutions to step A nocast ’ s superior vi b ration damping characteristics makes it an economical alternative to granite and metallic machine - and - scan applications. b ases.The a b ility to cast complex shapes and include highly desira b ly costs. b lefeatures like threaded inserts, through holes and recessed areas minimizes secondary machining and assem
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