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SUHNER redesigns tool slide assemblies

SUHNER feed slides are designed based on a modular system and are tailored for the application of the SUHNER spindle program, an ideal combination for many different drilling and milling operations.

SUHNER has redesigned the entire precision slide program with an emphasis on product performance and cost benefits to the customer. Feed options include pneumatic, hydraulic, and CNC-controlled (servo motor).

Improvements for these compact units include increased rigidity and a variety of optional slide assembly features and accessories.

The modular SUHNER feed slide program includes four basic slide sizes. Within the four size classes, there are a number of different stroke lengths (see table 1) and up to four different feed options, such as:

• Pneumatic feed with external hydraulic brake cylinder, with or without peck-feed function;
• Pneumatic feed with integrated brake cylinder, which allows feed control over the entire stroke length;
• Hydraulic for higher feed forces; and
• CNC-controlled, servo motor, and pre-loaded nut and ball screw.

Table 1: Standard stroke length.

 

 

While SUHNER slide assemblies offer a number of standard features, there are additional options such as central lubrication for right- or left-hand slide lubrication, cam rail, and switch assembly, including telescopic or bellows-type way covers. This standard program is adaptable any time project specific requirements change, for example: stroke length or a different kind of feed -- and many more.

Is it to your advantage to design and build your own feed system?
With the SUHNER customer advantage in mind, this question can be answered with an easy "No."

Built on simplicity, with standardized and modular feed slide components, SUHNER slide assemblies can be delivered in a very short time. Spare parts availability is guaranteed for 10 years, which can put your maintenance team at ease. In addition, the creation of a certified operating manual can be avoided, since one is provided with the product delivery and includes additional resources for technical and manufacturing support.

Two rails, four pre-loaded bearing blocks, and a robust ball screw are nested inside a low-profile base and saddle design, made to withstand the toughest tests in manufacturing over many years without compromising quality or performance.

Technical specs, like this PDF for the UA35 CNC option, are available from SUHNER.

 

 

Want more information?
Go to spindles.suhner-machining.com/en/products/slidemaster/.
NOTE: When you first go to the SUHNER site, you are prompted to pick your country. Then you should look for Products --> SLIDEmaster. If you pick your country but go back to the link on this page again, it will take you to the right page.

OR contact Lee Coleman, SUHNER, directly at 706-235-8046. Tell Lee you saw it in Designfax.

Source: SUHNER

Published May 2020

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