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RatioLine R200

Circular guide: From the center of the machine bed

Circular guide

During development of the R200, emphasis was placed on achieving a high degree of stiffness, thermal and dynamic stability, and vibration damping. For this reason, a vertical cast machine bed with a heavily ribbed, enclosed modular design was

chosen. The motorized Milling spindles are placed in the center of the machine bed and are moved freely in the Y and B Axes without play and wear-free via hydrostatic circular guides. The guide system contributes significantly to the high degree of

stiffness of the machine. Optimum force transmission is another premise that was implemented consistently. As a result of the short lever arms, the system remains very stable; vibrations are reduced, and smooth running characteristics are improved.

Other pluses are the high accelerations and rapid traverse rates at which the R200 can be moved. These are made possible through the use of weight-optimized assemblies and through purposefully designed drives.

Benefits resulting from the enclosed modular concept and hydrostatic circular guide in the INDEX design • Better workpiece quality • Extended tool service life • Higher rapid traverse rates and accelerations • Increased machining performance

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