Porous Media Precision Chucks

For non-contact control of FPD glass under or near precision processing applications, New Way introduced the Porous Media Precision Chucks. This chuck provides a much higher level of precision, stiffness, and damping than traditional air conveyors.

The Advantages of Porous Media:

• Inexpensive, robust, and easy to use
• New Way® Porous Media controls the airflow across the entire bearing surface through millions of holes
• More consistent air pressure distribution provides for superior performance
• Bearings still fly even after severe surface damage

When starting any new automation project, In-Position Technologies engineers start by reviewing the key requirements to determine all necessary components needed in an application. This includes providing recommendations for any appropriate controllers, power supplies, sensors, encoders, bearings, couplings, and any other components needed to fit the application. Our engineers perform all necessary engineering assessments to make sure all components perform properly together, are within customer specifications, and do not come with unnecessary costs.

This includes:

• Payload, reach, speed, cycle time, and repeatability requirement
• Specifying the appropriate feedback device (sensors, vision system, torque sensor)
• Verifying mounting compatibility, form factor checks, etc.
• Ensuring compatibility with the current system
• Ensuring all necessary auxiliary equipment are also specified

When ordering Porous Media Precision Chucks as a part of a full system, IP Tech engineers review the solution to ensure:

• All parts and fittings necessary for a complete working solution are included
• All components have been checked and verified to work together as a system
• The selected components will perform as required by the project specifications