The software integration module SolidKiss_nG is now available also for Autodesk Inventor, while all calculation modules of the Quickfinder professional can be started directly over an integrated menu option. Users can comfortably generate directly- and diagonally-interlocked spur-wheels, inner and outer geared, on basis of the calculated data. Tolerances, head-edge fracture, bevel, profile correction as well as shaft drilling are thereby considered, and the teeth are shaped with an accurate tooth profile during seconds. A tooth system can be also directly produced on an already existing part. All calculation information is stored in the 3D Model and it is at any time accessible from the construction unit. The design data of gear wheels can be set fast and comfortably into the drawing. Users can following simply generate shafts in 3D over SolidKiss_nG. The shaft geometry is shaped in the shaft calculation module and afterwards designed automatically in the 3D system; thereby are full and hollow shafts possible, with as many as desired cylindrical and conical shaft segments.

But due to their various mechanical components and the required high precision, linear modules are regarded as critical components of an installation. The design often requires tremendous time in the R&D departments. When reviewing the costs of the system the presented solution proves to be uneconomical, which in turn causes high effort to adapt the system to the found solution? This is the point where Findling Waelzlager GmbH come on top – together with turn-key linear modules designed explicitly according to technical and economical concepts. With its four performance classes the ABEG concept provides a method to select a technology according to the demands, with a long service lifetime following economical conditions in a fast and direct way.

The manufacturer-specific functionalities and features of all linear motion technology components available on the world market are collected in a comprehensive data base, and they can be used as a basis for decisions. The technical performance and availability of the components are taken into account according to the provided conditions, as it is done with rolling bearings. The classification of the products in one of the four ABEG performance classes (Premium, Supra, Eco and EasyRoll) makes the various performance and price levels transparent and ready to compare. Therefore the selection process can be accelerated according to technical and economical criteria.

Selection of Components According to Requirements

All module requirements and parameters – precision, bearing capacity, dimensions, velocity and lifetime are defined together with an ABEG-consultant. Due to the software-based selection of the individual components Findling is able to find immediately all useable components according to their features. Some components may come from different performance classes. If high rigidity of the guiding and low constructed space, but fewer requirements to the positioning accuracy of the drive are required, the best solutions could be a Supra-class linear guiding system with re-circulating linear ball bearings or an ECO-synchronous belt drive. With the definition of the required performance the number of available components is reduced and thus overdimensioned and cost-raising components are prevented. In many cases a predefined standard module of a performance class can be used. By this it is possible to adapt standard solutions to the according requirements, even for small lot sizes.

Reaching the Goals Faster – Even Linear

The variety of components for the linear motion technology – and also other mechanical components – has been increasing dramatically in the last years, and thus the selection of the right technology has become far more complicated. The proved concept ABEG grants to accelerate the selection process even with the linear motion technology. The ABEG Quickfinder lineartools simplifies the constructors´ daily routine with measurement and performance comparisons, searches for alternatives and comparing data sheets by database-supported product selection. With more than 1600 different guiding systems the ABEG Quickfinder lineartools offers a high market transparency for the right decision. Appliers can register for the Quickfinder software family on www.findling.com/quickfinder.