High-speed, direct-drive rotary stage with collet chuck


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Aerotech ASR1300 high-speed, direct-drive rotary stage achieves accelerations of up to 8,000rad/s2 and reaches speeds greater than 1,500rpm in only 90° of travel, for demanding tube-handling applications and high-throughput manufacturing processes. The ASR1300’s maximum speed of 3,000rpm and its acceleration capability result from a full system-level optimization of the torque-to-inertia ratio. The ASR1300 facilitates higher throughput levels on supporting motion equipment and ultimately lower part manufacturing costs and increased production capacity.

The ASR1300 is the smallest and most dynamic member of Aerotech’s ASR-series rotary stage family. Weighing 2.8kg, the ASR1300 is nearly 50% lighter than the ASR1200. Multi-axis systems accelerate faster, with less dynamic error, due to the ASR1300’s minimized weight and package size, for process optimization and improvement.

The ASR1300 features an integral Type-D (Louis Levin & Sons) collet chuck. Collets are readily available in multiple sizes supporting tube diameters from 0.1mm to 2.0mm. These collets provide outstanding runout characteristics for applications requiring high-precision gripping of tubular material. Applying air pressure adjusts the collet from fully open to fully closed. Air is delivered to the rotating collet assembly through a custom-engineered, noncontact rotary union for maintenance-free operation.

Features

· Optimized system design for maximum acceleration

· High-speed operation (up to 3,000rpm)

· Integral captive pneumatic collet-chuck for minimal part motion during clamping

· Type-D collet accepts 0.1mm to 2mm OD tubing

· Clear aperture and guide system for product feed-through

· Direct-drive brushless motor with optional water cooling for performance stability

· Maintenance-free, frictionless rotary union

The ASR1300 series data sheet is available here.

https://www.aerotech.com/product-catalog/stages/rotary-stage/asr1300.aspx

Source: Aerotech