Glossary of cams, cam gears and tool changing systems from MIKSCH

Output / output link:

Force acting downward; last gear link from which force is absorbed. (Mackensen, German Dictionary)

Output shaft:

Technical component used to transmit power between the transmission and the drive wheel; part of the drive train. (Wikipedia)

Amplitude:

The maximum deflection during an oscillation. (Brockhaus)

Acceleration:

The change in the velocity of a body. (Microsoft Encarta)

turntable:

A turntable is a disc that is set in a rotating motion.

Double screw gear:

The double-helical gear unit is a self-locking spur gear unit. The rotational axes of the drive gear and the output gear are parallel to each other. Despite the self-locking feature, the gear unit has an efficiency well above 50%. Even high-speed transmissions can be designed to be self-locking. Applications: Venetian blinds, shut-off valves, lifting devices, window lifts, roller shutters. (Catalog)

Flat curves:

Curve is in a two-dimensional plane. (Wikipedia)

Limit switch group:

A series limit switchwhich are arranged next to each other.

Globoid curve:

Spatial curve in the form of a Globoids.

Gripper arm:

A gripper arm is a mechanical arm for holding an object.

Gripper arm (BP) from MIKSCH:

gripper arm with rotating gripper tongs; the first movement of the gripper arms is a rotational movement. (Catalogue)

Gripper arm (BPS) from MIKSCH:

gripper arm with straight grippers that pick up the tools from the side; the first movement is a lifting movement. (Catalog)

Basic gearbox:

Gearbox with one output shaft, e.g. Rotary indexing tables, indexing gear, Handling equipment, pendulum gear. (Brockhaus)

Handling device type H(*)G from MIKSCH:

The Handling device H(*)G Based on two disc cams with a downstream articulated gear; the output link is a plate on which the work units can be mounted. (Catalog)

Handling device type H(*)S from MIKSCH:

The Handling device H(*)S Based on a globoid/complementary disk cam. Motion transmission is positively locked. The output is designed as a flange. (Catalog)

Handling device MAN(*) from MIKSCH:

The Handling device MAN(*) Based on a globoid/groove cam. Motion transmission is positive. The output element is a shaft. (Catalog)

Handling device H(*)T from MIKSCH:

The Handling device H(*)T Based on our tandem gearbox with a downstream sliding carriage. The output link is a plate on which the work units can be mounted. Drive is provided either via a drive shaft, a built-in worm gear, or a geared motor. (Catalog)

Hertzian pressure:

The greatest stress prevails at the center of the contact surface between two elastic bodies. A characteristic stress distribution (surface pressure) develops at the contact surface of both bodies, with the stress always being highest in the center. (Wikipedia)

Intermico:

The short name Intermico stands for intermittent components from COLOMBO and MIKSCH.

Chain conveyor / chain magazine:

Chain magazine for transporting materials.

Chain link:

Single part of a chain.

Chain magazine MCM from MIKSCH:

This Chain magazine MCM is a pick-up system; tool clamps are mounted on the chain links and serve as tool storage. (Catalog)

Chain magazine with transfer unit from MIKSCH:

At the Chain magazine with transfer unit A transfer quiver of the transfer units takes the tool from the magazine clamp by moving it over the tool holder from behind. The transfer quiver then extends sideways and makes the tool available for other assemblies. (Catalog)

Combined transmissions:

Fixed connection and thus assignment of at least two movements. (Catalogue)

Complementary disk curve:

One Complementary disk curve is a double-disk cam with positive locking between the two cams above the output link.

Crossed roller bearings:

These are particularly efficient cylindrical roller bearings for moment loads and loads from all directions, including axial and radial. This is achieved by the crosswise arrangement of the cylindrical rollers, which roll in rectangular ground raceways (www.thk.de/pdf/382-1G.pdf)

curve:

The curve is a gear unit connected to the continuously rotating input shaft, converting this rotational movement into an intermittent movement on the output shaft. (M131)

Curve rotation angle:

Angle of rotation of the cam; each angle of rotation is uniquely assigned to an output stroke or output angle of rotation. (Brockhaus)

Cam gear:

The Cam gear is a gear mechanism in which a generally uniformly rotating cam carrier (disk or cylinder) can set an engaging element (slider or lever) in a predetermined periodic motion, which is achieved by appropriate cam design. It is particularly used when complete standstill of the engaging element (e.g., camshaft) is required between periods of movement. (Bockhaus)

Cam rollers:

Special rollers with a strong outer ring for the special, one-sided loads in cam drives.

Linear unit AMC from MIKSCH:

The direction of movement of Linear unit AMC It is horizontal, and the load acting on the carriage can be arranged in any position. Its special feature is the closed housing and the placement of the roller on the underside. This makes this type particularly suitable for use in areas with high levels of dirt. (Catalog)

Linear unit SMC from MIKSCH:

The Linear unit SMC has a horizontal movement direction with the carriage on top. (Catalog)

Linear unit TMC from MIKSCH:

The Linear unit TMC has a horizontal movement direction with a side-mounted carriage. (Catalog)

Geneva gearbox:

Synonymous with Maltese cross gear; gear named after a characteristic component in the shape of a Maltese cross. (Wikipedia)

Pendulum movement:

The uniform rotary motion of the drive creates a Pendulum movement of the output. (Catalog) CF3 pendulum gear:

Basis for the Pendulum gear CF 3 is the construction of the CF 3 stepper gear, – one Complementary disk curve with parallel arrangement of the input and output shafts. (Catalogue)

CF3 pendulum gear:

Basis for the CF3 pendulum gear is the construction of the CF3 indexing gear,-one Complementary disk curve with parallel arrangement of the input and output shafts. (Catalogue)

pendulum gear:

pendulum gear Reciprocating motion of an output shaft; also available with detents in the end positions and intermediate detents. (Catalogue)

Pick & Place movements:

Movements in a plane and in space can be generated very easily with handling devices. The most well-known are the pick & place movements For loading and unloading assembly machines and machine tools. The forced synchronization of two or three axes allows for the creation of virtually any trajectory curve. (Catalog)

Rest:

Controlled and deliberate standstill of the output. (Document MAN030)

Locking angle:

Angle of rotation of the curve in which no movement of the output member occurs.

Spatial curves:

Spatial curves are cylindrical curves, globoid curves, and transport waves. (Brockhaus)

RIGIDIAL®:

A RIGIDIAL rotary indexing table, which is based on a globoidal cam; the drive shaft is perpendicular to the indexing table's axis of rotation. (Catalogue)

Roller star:

Part connected to the output shaft and set in motion by the cam. (M131)

Rotation:

(rotation = rotation); rotational movement; movement of a body around an axis of rotation. (Wikipedia)

rotoblock:

The MIKSCH pendulum gear rotoblock is based on the same constructive foundation as the indexing gear one Globoid curveThe input shaft is perpendicular to the output shaft. (Catalogue)

Jerk:

Finite jump in the acceleration function. (Product overview)

Rotary indexing table from MIKSCH:

Cyclic movement of a stable table top. Rotary indexing tables As the drive shaft continuously rotates, they perform a step-by-step movement of a rigidly mounted indexing table. Each step is followed by a stop. The positive locking mechanism in the gear system locks the indexing table during standstill. Generously dimensioned cam rollers and the indexing table's cross-roller bearing ensure high reliability and positioning accuracy. (Catalog)

Switching angle:

Angle (in degrees), determined by the part of the curve, which causes the roller star to rotate by one step. (M131)

Disc curve:

See flat curve.

CTM disc magazine from MIKSCH:

Tool changing system consisting of a Target magazine with rotary indexing table combined with a CUT tool changer with gripper arm The tool quiver in the CTM target magazine Swivels 90° into the change position so that the gripper arm can pick up the tools. (Catalog)

Disc magazine MDM from MIKSCH:

This Disc magazine MDM is a pick-up system. The disk with the tool clamps serves as a tool storage unit. It is driven directly by a server motor and provides the tools at the transfer position. (Catalog)

Target magazine:

Target magazinein which materials are transported on a disc.

Worm gear:

Category of helical gears; Worm gear consist of a helical so-called worm, which rotates a gear wheel (worm wheel) that meshes with it when rotating. (Wikipedia)

step movement:

step movement is an intermittent movement.

Index gear CF2 from MIKSCH:

Index gear CF2, which is based on a cylindrical cam. The input shaft is perpendicular to the output shaft. The assignment of input and output shafts is freely selectable. (Catalog)

indexing gear:

Cyclic movement of an output shaft; indexing gear When the drive shaft continuously rotates, the output produces incremental movements. Each incremental movement is followed by a standstill. The positive locking mechanism in the gear system locks the output during standstill. The smooth and jerk-free execution of the movements is ensured by the use of special transmission functions. (Catalogue)

Self-locking spur gear:

Double screw gear.

Star gear:

Indexing gear with which continuous rotary movements are converted into intermittent rotary movements. (Wikipedia)

control cam:

On the camshaft a control cam This actuates a switch installed by the customer. The signal from this switch allows the drive to be switched off when the cam gear is at a standstill. The type of actuation of the switch must be specified by the customer, as different cam shapes are used. A plate on which the customer can mount the switch is included in the scope of delivery. (Catalog)

Spur gear:

Gear that transmits motion between parallel shafts. (Brockhaus)

Tandem gearbox:

A Tandem gearbox Combines two cam gears in a compact housing. The two movements are synchronized via two cams mounted on a common camshaft. By rotating the input shaft, stepping or oscillating movements can be generated at the output. These can be combined as desired. (Catalog)

Inertia:

Due to their inertia, bodies remain in their state of motion as long as no external force acts on them; inertia is quantified by mass; the greater the inertial mass of a body, the less any force acting on it influences its motion. Consequently, force is required to accelerate a body, but also to decelerate it. In the absence of external forces, an inertial body moves in a straight line at a constant speed unless it is (and remains) at rest. Physics explains the apparent contradiction to everyday experience, according to which it requires force to maintain a certain speed, by means of braking frictional forces. (Wikipedia)

Moment of inertia:

Synonymous with moment of inertia; physical quantity that in mechanics indicates the inertia of a rigid body with respect to a change in its rotational motion; the moment of inertia of a body depends on its shape, the mass distribution and also on the axis of rotation. (Wikipedia)

Overload clutch GSR:

The Overload clutch GSR is a special type of coupling that is designed for CF3 indexing gear (Series 65P-130P) and for the MIKSCH INTERMICO tandem gearbox was developed. (Catalogue)

Overload clutch LCS:

The Overload clutch LCS is a special type of coupling that is designed for rotoblock gearbox was developed. (Catalogue)

Overload clutch:

To Cam gear To effectively protect against overload, the power flow at the output must be interrupted. At the same time, it must be possible to resume the working cycle in phase synchronism after the fault has been eliminated. Special Overload clutches (Catalogue)

Splined shaft:

Shaft that has several wedge-shaped recesses around its circumference.

CTM tool changing system from MIKSCH:

The CTM tool change system consists of a Target magazine with rotary indexing table combined with a CUT tool changer with gripper arm. (Catalogue)

Tool changing system MCS from MIKSCH:

The MCS tool change system consists of a MCM chain magazine with Tool changerThe tools are available via the Tool changer with gripper arm removed from the spindle and magazine and changed. For this purpose, the tool holder pivots 90° into the change position. (Catalog)

Tool changing system from MIKSCH:

A Tool change system is a combination of a magazine and a Tool changer with gripper armA distinction is made between Target magazine and Chain magazine.

Tool changer HTC from MIKSCH:

This HTC tool changer are specifically designed for horizontal installation (HTC145) and are available in a mirrored version (HTC146). (Catalogue)

Tool changer MTC from MIKSCH:

The MTC tool changer are especially suitable for horizontal installation. Depending on the space available at the installation site, the actuator can be mounted either sideways or directly on the housing. (Catalogue)

Tool changer MTC350 from MIKSCH:

The MTC350 tool changer has an additional device that locks the tools in the gripper arm before the excavation movement begins. This ensures that even heavy tools are securely locked and gripper arm be kept. (Catalogue)

Tool changer from MIKSCH:

Tool changer perform all movements required for tool changes in a mechanically synchronized manner. Depending on the tool weight and the gripper armradius, changeover times of less than 0.5 seconds are possible. Tool changer are fast, precise, low-maintenance and available for all common tool holders.