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Free Guide Unit, FGU series

Free Guide Unit, FGU series

Free Guide Unit, FGU series

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
The Free Guide Unit (FGU) series by ATEC CO., LTD. is designed to compensate for misalignment during component insertion and press-fitting. It features a floating top plate mechanism that reduces equipment loads, improves assembly quality, and simplifies setup changes. The FGU series is particularly useful in hydraulic or servo press systems for inserting shafts, bearings, and bushings.

Test Purpose and Equipment
The purpose of the test was to evaluate force transmission differences with and without the FGU installed. The test used a Janome Servo Press J Series, 1 ton, and the FGU-NEH-1-2T model. Test samples included a bearing and a press-fitting pin.

Test Procedure and Results
The test involved measuring the load with the upper and lower fixtures misaligned by approximately 2 mm. Without the FGU, there was a large variation in press-fitting force, while with the FGU, press-fitting was stable and possible even with misalignment.

Application Examples
1. In automotive parts, the FGU reduced defects and line stoppages caused by misalignment during split-pin press-fitting.
2. During bushing press-fitting, the FGU eliminated burrs, reducing production time and errors.

Benefits of FGU Installation
1. Reduces scratches and cracks, improving yield.
2. Smooth press-fitting at multiple points, significantly reducing defects.

FGU Series Models
The FGU-NEH/AH series compensates for misalignment using servo cylinders. The AH series offers lower starting resistance, suitable for applications where starting resistance may cause deformation.

Specifications
The FGU-L series is designed for light press-fitting applications, ideal for assembling plastic and precision parts without Z-axis compression.

Contact Information
ATEC CO., LTD. provides contact details for their head office and sales offices in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Catalog excerpts

Free Guide Unit, FGU series-1

Free Guide Unit (Press-fit Type) FGU series ATEC CO., LTD. Free Guide Unit ( Press-fit Type ) Product Overview →Scan the QR code to watch the product video.

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Free Guide Unit, FGU series-2

Product Overview The FGU Series compensates for misalignment during component insertion and press-fitting through its floating top plate mechanism. It helps prevent alignment errors when inserting or pressfitting shafts, bearings, bushings, and other components using hydraulic or servo presses. This reduces equipment loads caused by misalignment, improves assembly quality, and simplifies setup when changing jigs. The FGU-NEH/AH Series retracts The FGU top plate starts to slide The cylinder moves downward 0.5 mm along the Z-axis when the as the workpiece or receiving side with the workpiece and...

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Free Guide Unit, FGU series-3

Application Examples ■ Application Example 1 Misalignment during split-pin press-fitting in automotive parts caused frequent defects and line stoppages. The FGU significantly reduced these issues, improving quality and productivity. ▲Before FGU Installation The cylinder moves downward with the parts misaligned. ⇒Excessive force causes press-fitting defects. Press-fitting follows the guide smoothly! ⇒Significantly reduces pressfitting defects! ■ Application Example 2 Misalignment between fixtures during bushing press-fitting caused burrs, requiring additional deburring work. After FGU installation,...

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Free Guide Unit, FGU series-4

FGU-NEH/AH series Press-Fitting Models The FGU-NEH/AH Series compensates for misalignment during press-fitting and assembly using servo cylinders and other press system. Above the preset load, the sliding surface moves 0.5 mm downward along the Z-axis and seats against the main body to withstand the press-fitting load.The AH Series has the same dimensions as the NEH Series but lower starting resistance, making it suitable when starting resistance may cause workpiece deformation.

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Free Guide Unit, FGU series-5

FGU-L series Light Press-Fitting Model FGU-L series Light Press-Fitting Model The FGU-L Series is designed for light press-fitting applications and is ideal for assembling plastic and precision parts, with no Z-axis compression of the sliding surface. ■ FGU-L-003-2T O Orientation: Upright or inverted Temperature: 0-60°C_^FGU-AH has lower starting resistance than NEH.

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Free Guide Unit, FGU series-6

Head Office YouTube Channel Aichi 474-0001, Japan Tokyo Sales Office Ban Sansho Bldg. 8F, 2-5-7 Komagata, Taito-ku, Osaka Factory/Sales Office 1-26-1 Nakata, Yao,

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