An alternative, the Ternary intelligent actuator system from alpha gear drives Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill.(www.alphagear.com), is a low-cost actuator that provides up to 16 precise positions over a ...

Linear motors offer precise positioning and highly dynamic response for many motion-control tasks. For machine tools, these include not only rapid traverse, but slow, constant-speed movement of ...

Modular rack-and-pinion reducers with output pinions preloaded against the rack make it possible to design zero-backlash machining installations, even with long-axis travels and positioning over the ...