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Machine tools such as lathes, machining centers (milling, tapping, tool/die), and grinders, are used in virtually every industry to quickly and efficiently produce manufactured goods. In today’s challenging environment, decreased user interface, increased throughput and accuracy are keys to the success of manufacturers.
Machine tool designers seek reliable, quality components that can incorporate into a transfer line, perform or exceed required standards and strengthen their company’s image in the marketplace. They also seek to improve chip-to-chip speed to reduce non-value added time.
End-users seek reliable equipment to reduce downtime and replacement costs. Often, machines run for 24 hours a day and downtime can severely affect production, resulting in lost revenues.
NSK offers global product strength for its linear motion and bearing products for machine tools:
-Ball screws recognized worldwide for offering cutting-edge technologies including the world’s fastest ball screw
-Super precision bearings
-Spindles that offer easily the fastest spin speed capability available, and are of the highest standard in their class worldwide
-Linear guides that are manufactured using production technologies guaranteeing high precision and product quality
-Analytical technologies closely based on tribology (the study of friction and wear) to reduce energy losses to the absolute minimum
-Evaluation technologies to rigorously assess how best to solve your machining problem.
-Lubrication technologies to achieve both reductions in energy losses and increases in capacity.
-Key materials engineering technologies that contribute to longer product life and is developing a wide range of environmentally friendly products.
To learn more about NSK solutions for the Machine Tool Industry, please contact us here, or call 88-THINKNSK (1-888-446-5675).
Bearing Solutions for the Machine Tool Industry
In 1998 NSK released its ROBUST Series of ultra high-speed, angular contact ball bearings, in response to a request to supply high speed and extremely precise bearings with excellent rigidity for the main spindles of machine tools.
In 2002, using its spindle technologies and its ROBUST Series, NSK beat its competitors in the race to develop a spindle that could break the 4 million dmN barrier (the bearing's pitch diameter multiplied by the number of revolutions per minute).
In response to environmental protection needs in recent years, NSK succeeded in developing a grease supply (FINE Lube II) system for the main shaft of machine tool bearings - a world first. This enabled grease lubrication of high speed equipment, which was an area where it had previously only been possible to use lubricating oil.Greatly cutting down on the amount of lubricant and air used contributed to reduced energy requirements. It also helped to improve the operating environment by eliminating the noise caused by mist lubrication and air system noise.
Linear Solutions for the Machine Tool Industry
For over 30 years, NSK has been an innovator of ballscrew and linear guide technology for the Machine Tool Industry. NSK products are used in Vertical Machining Centers, Lathes and other applications ranging from Drill Presses to Wood Routers and Grinding Systems throughout the world. In applications where speed, accuracy, rigidity, smoothness of motion and overall global support are needed, NSK solutions can be found.
Innovations:
- NSK is the market leader for precision ground ball screws and we have innovated the world’s fastest ball screw, the BSS series.
- NSK’s RA and RB series roller guide offers the world’s highest load capacity and outstanding accuracy for improved performance and extended product life.
- To provide maintenance-free solutions for Machine Tool applications, NSK has developed special sealing technology and lubricants that enhance the life of our products, including patented K1™ Lubrication Units.
To learn more about NSK solutions for the Machine Tool Industry, please contact us here, or call 88-THINKNSK (1-888-446-5675).
Literature for the Machine Tool Industry
To learn more about NSK solutions for the Machine Tool Industry, please contact us here, or call 88-THINKNSK (1-888-446-5675).
NSK's experience in the Machine Tool Industry is unparralled. Download our literature here:
Super Precision Bearings (PDF - 5822.89 KB)
Ball Screw Support Bearings made of EP Steel (PDF - 552.42 KB)
BSS Series Ballscrew (PDF - 688.82 KB)
Compact FA Series BSS Ball Screw (PDF - 2115.38 KB)
