The challenge: Cable and hose management
for a laser-controlled system. The control desk
can be raised by air bearings. One 3-phase
AC cable, two data cables and a pneumatic
hose must be routed over a length of around
7.5 metres to the central control unit. This
makes handling the laser more difficult – the
cable bundle has to be pulled up without impairing
the operability and free movement of
the laser. In cooperation with igus®, comprehensive
tests were carried out with e-chains®
in combination with the e-spool® system. The
results were convincing – cable guidance is
now perfect.
Joining Technologies Automation,
Phillip Brown, East Granby, USA