Linear Scale

Definition：

A linear scale, also known as a linear displacement sensor, is a type of graphical representation that is used to visualize a single value within a range. It typically consists of a horizontal or vertical bar that represents the value, with markings or labels that indicate the range of values. Linear scales are commonly used in dashboards and reports to quickly communicate information such as progress, performance, or the level of a metric. They can be helpful for comparing values to targets or thresholds, and for showing trends over time.

Function：

  1. High precision dimensions, can be displaced, for measuring film thickness, etc.
  2. Low measuring force, high stability, low noise.
  3. The general probe can be disassembled, easy to operate, and easy to install.
  4. Excellent waterproof function for high-heat source environments and instruments with attached water cooling devices.

Applications

  1. Real-time measurement on automated production lines
  2. Measurement of curved surfaces (e.g., aircraft fuselage, aircraft wing surfaces)
  3. Measurement of mold hole position and height
  4. Measurement of shaft tilt
  5. Measurement of flatness
  6. Precision spindle travel compensation and calibration
  7. Measurement of automotive sheet metal
  8. Various building structure monitoring system applications
  9. Measurement of eccentricity and runout (e.g., camshafts, disk drives)
  • Customer Needs: Key Components - Micro Components
  • Industry: Applied to automatic control parts - linear scale

Features：

This high-precision linear scale measurement tool is the customer's star product and is suitable for measuring soft workpieces that may be deformed by contact force. Therefore, the linear scale should be highly flexible and safe. Since it is used for automatic control parts, it must be reliable and durable. And the technical application requirements of consumers are very high, so the linear scale must also be able to ensure the stability of its repeatability. In principle, the linear scale is a high-precision contact measurement tool that must be reliable for a long time and must be able to operate for many years.

Question: What problems did the customer encounter?

At an automation industry exhibition, the customer came to the Handiwei booth. Although they had never contacted Handiwei before, they were initially hesitant, but in the process of continuous communication with Handiwei personnel, they deeply felt the technical content of Handiwei, and therefore strongly expressed their hope that Handiwei would develop a product that could meet their needs.

In order to meet the requirements:

  1. Micro preload is required
  2. The feel must be non-interfering
  3. The product must be rust-proof

Answer：Handiwei's Solution

  1. Well control the surface roughness and product accuracy, so that it moves and runs smoothly and quietly, successfully meeting the customer's requirements for micro preload and non-interference.
  2. Single-item matching and assembly, perfectly achieving the non-interference requirement
  3. Solve the product oxidation problem: Change the material, the original bearing steel + chrome plating method is not easy to control the product accuracy, change to stainless steel material SUS440, at the same time solve the size and accuracy problem, and further improve the product's rust-proof performance
  4. Excellent product life: smooth operation for more than 80,000,000 times.
  5. Customers are placing continuous orders!

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