Spindle Motors combine induction and servo technologies.
Press Release Summary:
Intended for heavy-duty machine tool and motion control applications, Series 1PH8 is available in power range from 2.8-1,340 kW, with solid or hollow shaft to match mechanical interface. Assorted bearing designs enable speeds up to 20,000 rpm, while single stator and rotor design allows modular adaptation of various motor options. Available in forced-air or water-cooled models, motors feature built-in absolute or incremental encoders for high-resolution feedback.
Original Press Release:
New High-Performance Family of Spindle Motors for Heavy-Duty Machine Tool and Motion Control Applications
CHICAGO, - After considerable research and product refinement, as well as extensive field contacts with end-users, Siemens Industry, Inc. introduced today the new 1PH8 family of high-performance induction motor drives and servomotors. Available in a wide power range, from 2.8 kW up to 1340 kW, these new motors provide excellent dynamic response, smoother operation and lower vibration levels.
This new line combines induction and high-powered servo technologies to give machine designers and end-users a greater degree of efficiency and more precision in the production process. A single stator and rotor design enables the modular adaptation of the many motor options to provide design flexibility and cost containment.
Designed for the specific performance and environmental requirements of a main spindle on a CNC-equipped machine tool, these new Siemens induction motors have myriad applications in other heavy-duty markets, such as print unit drives on printing presses; rolls and web handling on converting and packaging machinery; crane and hoist elevation; extruders and injection molding machines; metal-forming and welding machinery; assembly line robotic articulation; materials handling gantries
and more.
The modular motor platform concept offers designers various options for selecting the optimum unit for an application:
o Assorted bearing designs for increased cantilever forces or increased speeds up to 20,000 rpm
o Shaft designs in a solid or hollow configuration to match the mechanical interface
o Forced-air or water-cooled models for choosing the better method to suit the job
o Induction or synchronous servomotor design for mating the right motor to the size requirements and dynamic response needs; both styles feature the same mechanical and electrical interface to simplify engineering
o Absolute or incremental encoders built-in for high-resolution feedback and enhanced motion control in high power level applications
The 1PH8 motor spindle line is fully compatible with the popular Siemens Sinamics® S120 drives platform to achieve faster commissioning and improved control response. All motors in this new family feature the Drive-Cliq® serial interface and electronic nameplate recognition for plug-n-play start-up.
Earlier families of Siemens motor designs can be upgraded to the new 1PH8 series without difficulty, including the 1PH7, 1PL6, 1PH4, 1PM4, 1PM6 and the upper range of the 1FT6. For more information, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/motioncontrol.
Siemens introduces the new 1PH8 spindle motor for heavy-duty machine tool and
motion control applications.
About Siemens
A division of Siemens Industry, Inc. (SII), the Drive Technologies (DT) Division is the world's leading supplier of products and services for production machinery and machine tools. DT's integrated electrical and mechanical technologies cover the entire drive train and include standard products as well as industry-specific control and drive solutions for metal forming, printing and electronic manufacturing. DT also provides solutions for the glass, wood, plastics, ceramics, textiles, packaging equipment and crane system industries as well as mechatronics support to online services for web-based fault management and preventive maintenance. With nearly 40,000 employees worldwide, the Drive Technologies Division posted worldwide revenues of $13.4 billion in fiscal year 2008. http://www.usa.siemens.com/drives
Siemens Industry, Inc. (SII) is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens' global Industry Sector business-the world's leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions. The company's integrated hardware and software technologies enable comprehensive industry-specific solutions for industrial and infrastructure providers to increase their productivity, sustainability and profitability. The Industry Sector includes six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and OSRAM SYLVANIA. With nearly 222,000 Siemens Industry Sector employees worldwide, the Industry Sector posted a worldwide profit of $5.82 billion on revenues of $57 billion in fiscal 2008. http://www.usa.siemens.com/industry
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