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The difference between single-turn and multi-turn encoders
Of the many types of encoders , rotary encoders provide rotary positioning feedback. One of the distinctions between this type of encoder is single-turn and multi-turn. The functional difference is if you need to keep track of total revolutions or the distance traveled beyond ...
Gen 3 TNC 640 & forward-looking technology
SCHAUMBURG, IL (April 2020) – HEIDENHAIN is excited to bring to market its new Gen 3 version of its high-end TNC 640 control for machine manufacturers and end users looking for forward-thinking manufacturing capabilities. This control is useful for machines ranging from 3-axis milling ...
Free downloadable upgrade for ACU-RITE DROs
SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 2020) – Further enhancing the already extremely popular digital readouts (DROs) found in machine shops across the world, HEIDENHAIN’s Acu-Rite Solutions brand is now making available new free downloadable upgrade software with new features. This free upgrade promises to assist all ...
ETEL’s new Z3TM: Four degrees of freedom
SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 2020) – ETEL introduces the new Z3TM, a standalone motion platform that provides a surface with four degrees of freedom into a stacked architecture and is an alternative to piezoelectric solutions. It is designed in response to the needs of advanced ...
New post processor developed for Mastercam users
Updated May 2020 SCHAUMBURG, IL (August 2019) – In a collaborative effort to best enable 5-axis machining for users with HEIDENHAIN TNC controls and Mastercam® CAD/CAM software, a new collaborate post processor is now available. Called the HEIDENHAIN TNC 5X Mill post processor, CNC ...
Which touch probe is right for you?
Touch probes offer great advantages for manufacturers, including reduced setup times, increased machine usage time and improved dimensional accuracy Inserted into the tool holder manually or by the tool changer, touch probes can be used for workpiece alignment, preset setting, workpiece measurement and digitizing ...
New unique ring encoder resists contamination
SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 2019) – HEIDENHAIN introduces a new mid-range high accuracy ring encoder that is suitable for position measurement applications that require high tolerance to contamination but do not demand the accuracy level of an optical encoder. This unique HEIDENHAIN ERM 2203 is ...
Absolute vs. incremental encoders: What’s the difference?
When it comes to choosing linear or rotary encoders, there are a lot of factors to consider. Chief among them are how to achieve the repeatability, accuracy and resolution needed for the particular motion-control application. The very first decision required to dial these factors ...
ETEL expands popular CHARON2 motion platform
ETEL’s CHARON2 XYZ3TM Motion Platform System SCHAUMBURG, IL (February 2020) – ETEL of the HEIDENHAIN Group has extended its motion systems product offering with the expansion to nine standard versions of CHARON2, its popular motion platform. The CHARON2 was originally designed in ...
Encoders with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ
HEIDENHAIN’s encoder model ECN 1123S / EQN 1135S is one example of HEIDENHAIN’s new small-diameter encoders with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ interface. SCHAUMBURG, IL (January 2020) – In order to meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, HEIDENHAIN introduces an ...
