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Tsubaki provides value and solutions evolution of machine tools. Tsubaki offers a complete line-up of products, cultivated through our many successes and experience, for any machine tool application. Contact a Tsubaki representative to learn about the total solutions we can provide to customers developing new equipment or reviewing existing models. Chains for tool magazines Shaft couplings

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to customers to match the constant Hose and cable carrier systems INDEX Examples of Tsubaki solutions Introduces examples of how Tsubaki products provide solutions to various needs and problems facing machine tools. See Examples of use in CNC lathes, machining centers, combined machines, and peripheral equipment Introduces examples of Tsubaki products being used in various machine tools and peripheral equipment. See Main Tsubaki line-up and specifications You will find our line-up and simple specifications for Tsubaki products used in machine tools. See

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Tsubaki Advantage Protection of hoses and cables from hot chips Tailstock or vibration stopper in CNC lathes Hose and cable carrier system below work Hoses or cables are damaged by hot chips infiltrating the hose and cable carrier system. Tsubaki Solution TKF Series Hot Chip Resistant Cableveyor Aramid Covers A steel cover on this series prevents hot chips from infiltrating the system. The TKA Series has the highest sealability of any plastic series cable carrier system to prevent hot chips from infiltrating the system. Damage and heat resistant aramid fiber covers wrap around hose and...

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Tsubaki Advantage Space saving and noise reduction for timing belt drives Milling spindle drive for CNC lathe Servo motor driven by timing belt and pulleys Large installation space required for timing belt and pulleys Loud during high speed rotation Tsubaki Solution HY Type Ultra PX Belts HY Type Ultra PX ultra-high strength timing belts have approximately twice the transmission performance of HC Type belts and allow users to reduce the size of their timing belt and pulleys. twice HY Type Ultra PX belts HC Type Ultra PX belts PX belts Transmission capacity (comparative index) Low Contact...

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Tsubaki Advantage Case 3 Application Problem Shortening machining time and optimizing machining Grinding machine Shortening air-cutting time until contacting between grindstone and workpiece Tsubaki Solution Contact detection type TSM4000M1 Shock Monitor Shock Monitors can detect even minimal variations in load by monitoring input power. TSM4000M1 contact detection type can shorten air-cutting time because it can detect a minute load at the instant when the grindstone contacts with the workpiece. High frequency types are available for frequencies exceeding 120 Hz. Benefit Optimized...

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Tsubaki Advantage Case 5 Application Problem Adjusting work lifting device Reducer height using chain drive Work lifting device It is difficult to adjust work height while lifting when using multiple chains. Roller Chain Balance Weight End fitting End fitting Tsubaki Solution Super-H Roller Chain Maximum allowable load has been improved 20% over previous Super-H Chain with the December 2016 upgrade. Super-H Chain has a low elastic elongation, making it easy to adjust work height position sition on lifting devices. We recommend Tough Tooth sprockets for Super-H chains. Benefit Reducing...

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Our products in CNC Lathes Main Spindle Tool Post (Turret) The main spindle is a unit that rotates the work piece attached to it. Tsubaki has a product line-up to match all three drive types (belt type, servo motor direct coupling type, and built-in motor type) A turret consists of multiple tools for machining work pieces attached to a polygonal turret face, which can be indexed to any position. Tsubaki timing belts and Power Locks can be found in applications that need accurate precise indexing. Power Lock More Information Page 14 Coupling More Information Page 13 Oil Proof Type Ultra PX...

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Overload and Wear Detectors Automatic Door Operation Mechanism Installing an overload protection device can help you avoid defects resulting from broken tools and worsening yield rates in a CNC lathe. Tsubaki Shock Monitors quickly detect changes in power values and reliably detect overloads. With machine tools becoming all electric, Tsubaki developed a belt-type door operation unit that uses a DC brushless motor for automatic door operation. *Contact a Tsubaki representative for more information regarding this product. More Information Page 19 Chip and Coolant Handling System Shock...

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Our products in Machining Centers Main Spindle The main spindle is the heart of a machining center. It rotates attached tools to machine the work piece. On the spindle drive, you'll find a complete line-up of Tsubaki products for belt drives, servo motor direct coupling drives, and built-in motor drives. Main spindle Coupling More Information Page 13 Servo Motor Direct Coupling Type Power Lock Built-in Motor Type More Information Page 14 Table Feeding Mechanism (X-, Y- and Z axes) Belt Drive Type Tool Changing Oil Proof Type Ultra PX Belt More Information Page 18 Feeding Shaft (Z-axis)...

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Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Systems Overload and Wear Detectors An ATC system automatically changes tools in a machining center as needed. Tsubaki has long years of experience and success with chain-type ATC systems. Choose from our complete line-up of Power Locks to find the ideal one for your tool changer arm connection. Installing an overload protection device can help you avoid defects resulting from broken tools and worsening yield rates in a CNC lathe. Tsubaki Shock Monitors quickly detect changes in power values and reliably detect overloads. Shock Monitor More Information Page 20...

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Our products in Combined Machines Table Feeding Mechanism (X-, Y- and Z-axes) Main Spindle Even if derivative NC lathe or machining center have several main spindle drives, you'll find a complete line-up of products for belt drive, servo motor direct coupling, and built-in motor types at Tsubaki. Tool Changing Feeding Shaft (Z-axis) Main Spindle Rotation Feeding Shaft (Y-axis) Feeding Shaft (X-axis) Main Spindle Combined machines use a variety of methods to turn the motor that feeds the ball screw and move the table. Tsubaki offers a selection of couplings to match your needs in...

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