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The Fundamental  Operation of  SEL Series Rack & Pinion Linear Encoder or Resolver Measuring Systems
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Rack and Pinion Mesh Geometry

Page 2

Long Life & Trouble-free Operation

Page 3
Precision, Fine Resolution & Unlimited Length of Travel

Page 4
Integral Pinion Transducers

Page 5
Backlash Elimination

Page 6
Angular Measuring Rack Concept

Page 7
Mounting Details for Angular Rack & Pinion

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Angular Measuring Rack on G. A. Gray (Gidding & Lewis) VTM Machine

 

   



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The Fundamental Operation ...


Rack & Pinion Orientation
for Backlash Elimination


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The movement of the rack is recorded by a pinion, which drives a resolver/encoder (see fig.1). This is a non-contact system at the point of converting a mechanical motion into an electronic position signal. In any non-contacting measuring system a precision air gap must be maintained between the moving member and the sensors.

Our gap is within the rotating transducer and accurately maintained by high quality bearings (see fig. 2)


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It is easier to maintain closer tolerances with instrument size components with small ABEC 7 ball bearings than a large machine member with large bearings.

The point of mechanical contact is where the pinion meshes with the rack pitch line. This mesh is controlled by the unique flex plate mounting for encoder or resolver to less than one (1) pound of force thus providing zero backlash (0.00010" repeatability) and low reading errors with up to 0.010" misalignment between fixed and moving members of the machine yet negligible rack to pinion wear.


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