Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen Gmbh + Co. Kg

Trumpf Gmbh & Company

Stephan Bundschu

Wolfgang Laib

Werner Erlenmaier

Jochen Feilhauer

A machine tool has an operating unit that can be moved by at least one linear motor ( ) along a first guide structure in the direction of a first axis of travel (z-axis) and by at least one second linear motor ( ) jointly with the first guide structure along a second guide structure in the direction of a second axis of travel (y-axis). Each linear motor ( ) includes primary elements as well as secondary elements ( ). The secondary element(s) ( ) associated with the first axis of travel (z-axis) is/are operatively connected to the operating unit; the secondary element(s) ( ) associated with the second axis of travel (y-axis) is/are operatively connected to the second guide structure; and the primary elements associated with the different axes of travel (y-axis, z-axis) are operatively connected to the first guide structure and are positioned between the secondary elements ( ) associated with the first axis of travel (z-axis) and the secondary elements ( ) associated with the second axis of travel (y-axis). The primary elements associated with the different axes of travel (y-axis, z-axis) are arranged in a linear side-by-side array in the direction of one axis of travel (y-axis) while mutually overlapping in the direction of the other axis of travel (z-axis).

Machine tool with a linear drive for machining element

A machine tool for processing of plate-like workpieces (,) includes a machine frame with a work table (,), and a coordinate guide (,) by which the workpiece is movable above the work table (,). A guide rail (,) of the coordinate guide (,) is mounted on the machine frame to be movable in one coordinate direction (y) and movably carries at least one workpiece support (,) in the other coordinate direction (x) The guide rail (,) projects in the direction (x) beyond at least one side of the work table (,) to provide an overhang facing the work table (,) on which is provided a workpiece support. Between the overhang of the guide rail (,) and the machine frame is provided a self-supporting plate,reinforcing element which is movable with the guide rail (,) to support it on the machine frame against distortion and displacement and its surface provides workpiece support.

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Stuttgart, Germany

Stephan Bundschu