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AGS15000 Gantry System

AGS15000 Gantry System
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AGS15000 Series Linear Motor Gantries Gantries Optimized design for precise contouring Velocity to 3 m/s and acceleration to 5 g High power brushless linear servomotors for smooth motion Travels up to 1.3 m X 1.3 m available Customizable Z and θ axes for flexible configurations Noncontact linear encoders Configurable cable management system allows for integration of fiber lasers, cameras, air lines, etc. for multiple applications Rugged Design The linear motor is a noncontact device, resulting in no backlash, wear, or maintenance. The bearings are preloaded linear motion guides with wiper seals and grease fittings, and are mounted to provide optimized dynamic stiffness and load distribution. The AGS15000 design keeps the linear motors and linear encoders to the outside of the work area. This design makes the gantry less susceptible to debris-induced damage. Long-Lasting Cable Management System 24/7 Operation Around the World The AGS15000 series of Cartesian gantry systems is designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring, providing outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms. The planar design minimizes dynamic pitch errors at the workpoint. AGS15000 systems can be found in production plants around the world, in applications including precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, printed electronics, flat sheet processing, high-speed pickand-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. High Speed/High Acceleration Aerotech’s high-performance BLM and BLMH series brushless linear servomotors drive the AGS15000 to speeds of 3 m/s and accelerations of 5 g. Dual linear motors and encoders are included on the lower axis for the highest level of performance and precision. The rugged noncontact optical linear encoders offer resolutions to 1 nm when coupled with Aerotech’s encoder multiplier. Optimized to account for thermal expansion, the design ensures high accuracy under varying operating conditions. The cable management system (CMS) is optimized and field-proven as the industry’s most reliable design. Large bend radii and high-flex cables ensure that the AGS15000 provides millions of cycles of maintenance-free operation. In the unlikely event of a component failure, a modular design ensures that part replacement is fast and easy. All customer cabling and pneumatics can be routed through the system e-chain. Connectors are provided at the workpiece and at the opposite end of the e-chain, greatly simplifying final machine integration. Turnkey Operation Aerotech’s years of experience manufacturing precision positioning and control systems can be leveraged by acquiring a turnkey system. Typical options include Z-theta mechanisms, risers to accommodate automated parts handling equipment, brackets for flying optics components, isolation systems, and machine bases that are designed to accommodate the entire controls and electronics subsystems. System Controllers Aerotech manufactures a wide range of amplifiers and advanced motion controllers that are optimized for highperformance automation applications. WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: sales@aerotech.com Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: sales@aerotech.co.uk Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: sales@aerotechgmbh.de Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: sales@aerotechkk.co.jp Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: saleschina@aerotech.com

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Aerotech designs and manufactures gantries for many of the largest manufacturers in the world. These systems are carefully engineered to provide superior performance in applications as varied as pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and packaging applications. With our extensive experience and broad line of products, Aerotech can deliver the ideal gantry for your application. Aerotech Gantries: Flexible, High-Throughput Solutions for Your Application APPLICATION: STENCIL CUTTING · Planar design greatly increases the servo bandwidth of the system,...

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AGS15000 Series SPECIFICATIONS Basic Model Total Travel Lower Axis Linear Brushless Servomotor — Dual BLM-386-A or Dual BLMH-382-A Upper Axis Linear Brushless Servomotor — BLM-264-A Up to 340 VDC Noncontact Linear Encoder Maximum Linear Acceleration Orthogonality Moving Mass Lower Axis Upper Axis Material Finish Black Anodize; ESD Optional Hard Coating; ESD Optional Notes: 1. Air cooling options available. 2. With encoder multiplier. 3. Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution. 4. Maximum load based on...

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AGS15000 Series SPECIFICATIONS AGS15000 Lower Axis Acceleration Capability AGS15000 Lower Axis Acceleration Capability 500 mm Bridge, Peak 500 mm Bridge, Cont. 1000 mm Bridge, Peak 1000 mm Bridge, Cont. AGS15000 lower axis acceleration capability with dual BLM motors and 20 psig cooling. AGS15000 lower axis acceleration capability with dual BLMH motors and 20 psig cooling. AGS15000 Upper Axis Acceleration Capability Peak Continuous AGS15000 upper axis acceleration capability with 20 psig cooling. AGS15000 with pneumatically counterbalanced z axis, brackets for flying optics, and machine...

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AGS15000-HL (High Load) Series DIMENSIONS A NOMINAL T R AV E L LOWE R AXIS C 1/2 LIMIT T R AV E L LOWE R AXIS DIME NS IONS : MILLIME T E R S NOT E S : 1. ALL DIME NS IONS AR E F OR T Y P IC AL MODE LS . DIME NS IONS MAY V AR Y B AS E D ON C US T OME R R E QUIR E ME NT S INC LUDING , B UT NOT LIMIT E D T O, MAXIMUM P R OC E S S S P E E D, R E QUIR E D C LE AR ANC E F R OM WOR K S UR F AC E , NUMB E R OF C US T OME R C AB LE S , AND P AY LOAD. C ONT AC T AE R OT E C H F OR AP P LIC AT ION-DE P E NDE NT DIME NS IONS . 2. HOLE P AT T E R N MAY V AR Y B AS E D ON C US T OME R R E QUIR E ME NT S...

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