Welcome to Misumi's NEW 19 Minute Webinar Series.
For those of you here that are new to Misumi,
Misumi is a Global Supplier of Configurable Components.
You may ask, why Configurable? What is it?
Configurable components solve the designer's dilemma.
A designer has 2 choices for components: Standard or Custom.
Standard components have limited selection and often force designers to compromise their designs.
These many pluses such as CAD, Static Part Numbers,
fast delivery often seem inexpensive and convenient. The other choice is Custom.
Custom components have many drawbacks.
Designers have to make the Solid Models themselves and all the manufacturing drawings.
Purchasers to can attest to the long wait for quotes, the expensive set up
charges for short runs
and the long lead times. We are forced to use custom components though
because of the flexibility. Misumi offers configurable,
which is the best of both. Easy and flexible!
Configurable components are
easy to design with and purchase. Online, select the product geometry desired,
the material and surface finish, input the size for each configurable dimension
within the range and increments shown.
You'll get a smart part number, instant price and days to ship
and the CAD model.
All of this configurability is available with are over 1 MILLION components.
Available at www.misumiusa.com.
Now I'll turn it over to our Misumi engineer.
Hi my name is Nick Waszak.
I'm a Product Engineer with Misumi's Motion Systems Group
and will be presenting this webinar covering an overview,
features and online part configuration of our LX Series Linear Actuators.
Misumi's Motion Systems has a wide range of actuators.
Let me show you how the LX series fits in our product line,
based on three main considerations: Precision
Stroke and Speed. The LX series has a repeatability of 5 microns for the
high-grade
and 3 microns for the precision grade with a maximum stroke
up to a 1/2 meter and speeds up to 1100mm per second.
The RS Series has a repeatability of 10 or 20 microns
and depending on the model, a maximum stroke
of just over a meter, with a top speed of up to 1800 mm per
second.
This is a robot package which comes fully integrated with a motorized
actuator and programmable controller.
The MSA belt drive actuators have a repeatability of 25 microns
and models that can run at speeds in excess of 10,000mm per second.
Standard stroke lengths are available up to 6.25 meters
and longer lengths may be considered as custom. If you are in need of positioning
precision in the very fine
less-than-1-micron range, we also offer the Suruga Seiki line of high
precision stage systems in the linear,
rotary and angular packages. These are available as manual units
or with an integrated motor. In order to run the LX and the MSA series,
we also offer a broad line of Stepper and Servo motor and drive systems.
And best of all Misumi offers the best lead time in the industry!
Our standard actuators typically ship in 6 or 8 days!
Our LX actuators are designed with High Precision
positioning in mind and are offered in 5 different frame sizes,
and with lengths available in 50mm increments up to 600mm,
and a small as 80mm.
While there are many linear motion applications,
the LX is well suited for applications requiring higher precision,
multiple axes, and medium to short stroke lengths.
For example: Servo-driven press unit requiring precision fit
Multi-axis precision measurement unit
High precision vision inspection, used in applications working with semi-conductors
and parts inspection,
Precision parts placement for feeder units,
and, Precision multi-point pick 'n' place units.
Given the wide variety of sizes and configuration options available for the
LX series,
each LX shares several unique advantages that come from a design for precision in
motion
and the easy implementation into most linear motion applications.
The construction features Double row Gothic Arch bearing races,
providing high rigidity with four direction-equal load-bearing points,
and a single piece carriage construction, offering a stable base for a load.
The base length of the actuators can be configured in 50mm increments
up to 600mm.
It has a low profile design helping save space when building machines.
There are integrated Dowel Holes for locating pins on the base of all of the LX
actuators
that help to make assembly easy without time-consuming alignments.
And the carriage for the hardcover units also comes with Dowel Holes for
easier assembly when installing or performing maintenance on your system.
While each LX actuator comes with a precision-ground ball screw and preloaded
ball bearings,
there are several standard configuration options to choose from when selecting
an LX actuator,
including the positioning accuracy or difference between a commanded an actual
position,
which is 0.06 mm millimeters for the High-Grade precision LX.
The Advanced Grade precision provides as low as 0.02 mm
positioning accuracy.
The positioning repeatability or difference of the carriage position for
subsequent
repeat motions is +/- 5 microns for the High-Grade precision,
and rated at +/- 3 microns for the Advanced Grade precision.
The basic actuator types to choose from in the LX Series include
the standard open frame or the hardcover type;
the actuator only or a motorized actuator with a variety of stepper and
servo motors
and drives available to provide motion control,
as well as sensor kits for Home and Limit position detection.
Complete packages can be configured too, which include motorized actuator,
driver and cables!
The LX comes in five different sizes from 15 mm to 45 mm
with lengths ranging from 75 mm to 600 mm, depending on the
profile size.
Selecting a larger profile size can help with performance when dealing with
larger loads.
Most sizes have two ball screw lead options.
The lead is the linear distance traveled per rotation of the ball screw.
As the lead increases the maximum speed will typically increase as well
while the carrying capacity typically decreases.
As an example, selecting an LX26 with the 10mm lead
offers a maximum speed range roughly twice that
of the 5mm lead. All our actuators have single start ball-screws,
which means the pitch will always equal the lead.
Keep in mind that the maximum speed of any LX
is dependent on the length of the motion and the performance specs
of the driving motor. Two grease options help extend the configurability of the
LX
high-precision actuator with the Lithium Soap Based Grease as standard
and the Low Particle Generation Grease rated for cleanroom operation
as a selectable option. To provide longer operation
with less maintenance and lubrication, the selectable MX extended
lubrication unit
can be added to your LX configuration as well!
A wide variety of motor mounting plates for both NEMA and metric frames are
available
for each LX frame size and one motor mounting plate of your choosing come
standard with each
LX actuator. For applications with mounting space restrictions,
we also offer the optional LXR Motor Wrap Mount
for LX 30 and 45 allowing the motor to be mounted side-by-side to the actuator.
Because the LX is a compact motion platform
a single axis can be as small as 15mm tall,
with an XY system as small as 35mm.
Due to the range of sizes and rated load capacities of the LX series
single or multi-axis configurations can be implemented.
And in order to attach 2 LX actuators together in a multi-axis system,
both standard or custom brackets and plates are available.
In addition to the unique design features the LX actuator,
Misumi offers several distinct advantages over our competitors:
Our typical delivery is a fraction of our competitors' at mere days!
Our price for a comparable unit can be up to 30% less!
AND our actuator design for a unit with comparable performance characteristics
has a profile which is almost 20% smaller, while integrating design
features like dowel holes as standard
for easy alignment and installation! This allows Misumi to provide
high-performance,
at a fast delivery and low price! Our LX actuators are manufactured by Suruga Seiki,
the manufacturing division of Misumi Group, specializing in high-precision
positioning equipment.
Every actuator manufactured goes through a rigorous inspection process to ensure
100% adherence
to our precision and quality standards. For Quality Assurance purposes, we also
perform periodic endurance tests for 800 hours in both horizontal
and vertical positions.
Each high precision grade LX (rated for 3 microns repeatability)
comes with an inspection report certificate, with the actual measured
values for that unit compared to the specified values.
As an example, this unit's measured value for positioning repeatability
is +/- 0.16 microns
compared to the rated +/- 3 micron spec.
The results of the 800 hours of continuous endurance testing
yields positioning accuracy results superior
to our competitors' comparable actuator. Also ensuring the utmost quality for our
actuators.
We've discussed our LX precision linear actuator line,
including sizes standard configuration options,
and quality testing. Based on this information
we can make a decision and select the options for our LX configuration.
Now let's go to www.misumiusa.com,
configure an LX actuator and generate a 3D CAD model, with the download
available free of charge.
From the Misumi home page you can login to your Misumi
online account or register for an account for free.
having an account allows you to view your search history,
save parts and download CAD models.
All for free! If you don't have a Misumi online account yet
but have a full or partial part number, you can enter it into the search bar,
which will provide part number suggestions as you type.
But if you don't have a part number yet you can click through to configure.
To do that for an LX actuator,
begin by clicking on Automation Components.
The Automation Components page is organized by application type
on the left-hand column,
and by product type with helpful pictures in the main window.
To see the different linear actuators Misumi offers
click on actuators.
LX actuators are classified as
Single Axis Actuators.
Click through for the list of various sizes, types
and accessories related to our LX actuators.
From this page you can further select configuration options
on the left-hand column which will narrow down the main window
product group results.
Currently the main window product group results
features the available sizes of LX actuators,
as well as accessories such as jigs for the motor mount,
which help make motor insulation as quick and easy as possible.
For this demonstration we'll select the LX26
size from the main results.
The configurations we've discussed can be chosen in any order from the online
part configurator.
Another option that can be selected is the number and length
of tables or carriages on the LX.
Depending on the profile size selected, there may be 1
or 2 carriages. The carriage may be either a long or short block
which provide various load capacities.
In addition to the part configurator, the main window has several tabs which
provide information for the part that's being configured.
To see the current catalog page, which contains details on all the specs for
the LX size,
including the load capacities and stroke length,
choose the Catalog Tab.
As you go through the configuration process the number of
LX part number results will narrow down from over 200 to begin with
to just one. And in order to get the final complete part number,
we need to select the overall length.
This is NOT the same as the stroke length
so I'll show you one way to see that information.
You can either look through the catalog page for the specifications table,
or click on the Specifications tab.
Here, we see a table which shows what the effective stroke is for an LX26
with the specified overall length, with either 1 or 2 carriage blocks
and with or without and an MX lubrication-unit.
As an example, if your application needs only 50 mm of stroke,
the 150mm overall length with a stroke of 67mm
will do just fine.
Now we have a fully configured LX26 actuator
with 5mm lead ball screw, a single long carriage block,
no motor mount or lubrication unit,
with an overall length of 150mm
for this part number. You can check standard pricing and days to ship
using the price check button, but in this case, we want to verify it will work for
our design first.
So click on the CAD download preview button to open the CAD configurator.
A Misumi online log in account is required to view and download CAD models,
which is free and easy to register for.
Once logged in we can select 3D or 2D CAD
depending on whether you need just a 2D drawing
or would like a 3D model. Click on the 3D CAD model
to preview and or download the model.
Here we can see our fully configured actuator in the 3D preview tab
and can download the model file using the CAD data download tab
with many formats available including native formats
for SolidWorks, ProE and Inventor.
And universal formats like STEP
IGES and Parasolid.
Thank you and we hope you enjoyed today's webinar.
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