A new rotary axis series for automation

Over half of all machining centers are ordered with automation solutions. Generally, the bearing supports used in the linear and rotary axes of these machines are the same as those installed in the machining area. The requirements that these “handling systems” place on the bearing supports with regard to speeds, loads, and accuracies are usually not as high as those in the machining area. This opens up potential for optimizations.

At the AMB 2024 in Stuttgart where experts from the metal working industry met for the 5-day event, Schaeffler showcased its latest innovations for the machine tool sector and offered answers to the many trends in the field of metal-cutting production.

Schaeffler launched a new rotary axis bearing series onto the market, which is specially developed for the automation solutions in the machine tool surrounding. “Our aim is to find an optimum solution to the conflicting priorities of function and costs”, says Christian Straub, Manager Sector Development Industrial Automation.  Along with this there is also an expansion of the existing linear motor portfolio, representing a further innovation in technology.

New growth potential through automation

With roller bearings specifically developed for automation in the machine tool surrounding, Schaeffler has opened up a new market segment and laid the foundation for additional growth. The company is already developing further series for production automation to cover the widest possible range of automation solutions and to continue to live up to the claim of "Innovation across every axis" in the future.

Read more about the latest developments here: www.schaeffler.co.uk