Precise angle and position measurements are the foundation for quality, cycle time and process reliability in machine tools. For turrets, rotary tables and swivel axes, a measuring chain that can be integrated in a space-saving manner, commissioned quickly and operates reliably with the CNC is essential.
Lenord+Bauer offers compact encoder solutions with adaptable measuring scales and practice-oriented services, backed by many years of experience and application expertise, for reproducible positioning and reliable indexing.
Tool turrets and workpiece axes must position with precision under short cycle times. Even the smallest angle errors lead to incorrect tool positions, collisions and dimensional deviations. Vibration, EMC interference, cutting fluids and confined installation spaces make reliable signal acquisition more difficult and increase commissioning effort.
MiniCODER acquire angle and position with high resolution and contactlessly, delivering stable signals to the CNC. This enables continuous monitoring of turret positions, reduces indexing and positioning errors and ensures safe tool changes even at high dynamics. The compact design and flexible measuring scale facilitate integration. With the mobile service device SensorDEVICE M, signals can be tested and optimized in the installed state. The result is high repeatability, short cycle times and robust processes.
Rotary tables and swivel axes must position in the smallest increments under load and repeatedly reach the target position with high accuracy over many cycles. Thermal drift, vibration and gear backlash impair angular accuracy if the measuring chain is not stable and high-resolution.
MiniCODER deliver high-resolution angle signals contactlessly for precise control. The magnetoresistive measuring principle with minimal hysteresis enables particularly precise positioning. In combination with the Precision Box GEL SDA10, accuracies in the single-digit arc second range are achievable. Indexing positions are approached reliably and repeatability is maintained across temperature and load ranges. If a power-on absolute position is required, the absolute VarioCODER GEL AIK10 is the appropriate alternative.
