1. How to Win with Danaher Motion!
AHTD Symposium - Micron
April 4-5, 2006
Howard Horn
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2. History of Micron
Founded in 1952
Specialized in high precision gears for major aerospace guidance/navigation
instrument manufacturers.
Successfully matured to fully integrated engineering design and manufacturing
company
1970 - 1980’s
Global leadership in geared resolver position feedback transducers.
Emphasis on machine tools and robotics industries.
Expanded product line to provide medical and power transmission solutions.
1990’s
Revolutionized motion control with introduction of True Planetary* gearheads .
Joined Thomson Industries family in 1995.
“One Stop Shop” for precision linear and rotary motion control needs.
2000’s
– Upgraded all True Planetary gearheads to be Redimount compliant
– Over 50 years of manufacturing experience in Motion control products
– Joined Danaher Motion in 2002 as COE of Gearing Technology.
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3. Why Use Micron Gearheads?
Unmatched Product Breadth
Micron manufactures the largest selection of Planetary Gearheads in the world. Over 1000 size
and ratio combinations make Micron the gearhead of choice at both Distributors and OEMs.
The True Planetary Advantage
All of the gearheads manufactured at Micron are 100% planetary for higher torque capacity and
precision.
The Helical Advantage
Micron’s UltraTRUE design takes the Planetary advantage one step further. The gears are in a
planetary orientation but are cut in a helical profile for not only higher torque and precision
capabilities but smoother, quieter operation.
RediMount System
Micron uses the most flexible mounting system in the world. The RediMount system is an error
free, three step mounting system who’s modular design allows the gearhead to be stocked
separately.
Fastest Delivery
Micron has 24 Hour delivery available through the Gearhead Express program on the most
popular sizes and ratios. Standard Delivery is 1 week on in-line and 2 weeks on R/A
Ease of Customization
Although Micron’s standard catalog product gives you over 1000 choices of sizes and ratios, we
do not stop there. We welcome modification requests to existing designs as well as “white sheet
of paper” custom opportunities.
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5. The Helical Advantage
All Helical Gearheads are not the same!
Increased Contact Ratio:
The contact ratio is defined as the
number of teeth in mesh at any given
time. The increased contact ratio from
spur to helical gearing will result in the
following:
1) 30-50% more torque capacity than spur type
Typical contact ratio
planetary gearing.
for equivalent spur
gearing is 1.5
2) Increased load sharing which will result in
longer life.
Contact ratio for
3) Whisper quiet and smoother operation. helical gearing is 3.3
(more than 2X)
4) Lower Backlash (2 arc-min imp).
Helix Angle
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6. RediMount Mounting System
For use on ALL of Micron’s Planetary Gearhead Product Lines.
1- Slide the provided bushing
Must be mounted in a motor shaft
into the hub and align the slot in
vertical up position for concentricity.
the bushing with the slot in the
hub.
Motor Gearhead
2- Rotate the hub to align input
housing access hole with the
hub clamping bolts.
3- Slide your motor into the Sleeve
gearhead and bolt together.
Input housing
access holes
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7. RediMount Advantages
- Micron’s innovative RediMount system provides error free
installation to any motor.
- Each Redimount kit is motor specific - not gearhead specific & is
completely separate from the gearhead
- This allows the following:
• Changing motors in the field with ease
• Each specific kit can mount to any Thomson Micron gearhead
within the same frame size
• Mounting kits can be stocked separately which makes possible
Micron’s GEARHEAD EXPRESS Program – 24 Hour Delivery
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8. Fastest Delivery!
Lead Times
• Standard In-Line Gearheads: 1 weeks
• Standard Right Angle Gearheads: 2 weeks
Gearhead Express: 24 Hour Delivery (10% Premium)
Over 44 Size And Ratio Combinations In
Stock And Available for Immediate Delivery
DuraTRUE Size 60,90,115,142
(3:1, 5:1, 10:1, 15:1, 30:1)
UltraTRUE Size 60,75,100,140
(5:1, 10:1, 25:1)
NemaTRUE Size 23, 34, 42
(3:1, 5:1, 10:1, 25:1)
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9. NemeTRUE (English & Metric)
5 Available Frame Sizes
• Size 17, 23, 34, 42 & 56
2 Front Face Mounting Options
• English NT17 / NT23 / NT34 / NT42 / NT56
• Metric NT60 / NT90 / NT115 / NT142
Select Ratios in Stock for 24 hr shipment (3:1, 5:1, 10:1, 25:1)
RediMount System accommodates any motor
Exact ratios from 3:1 to 100:1
13 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
1 Week Delivery
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10. NemaTRUE 90 (Right Angle)
3 Available Frame Sizes
• Size 23, 34 & 42
RediMount* system accommodates any motor
True Planetary* & PowerTRUE* gearing
Exact ratios from 1:1 to 500:1
13 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
90% efficiency
2 Week Delivery
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11. DuraTRUE (Inline)
4 Available Frame Sizes
• DT60, DT90, DT115 & DT142
RediMount* system accommodates any motor
Select Ratios in stock for 24 hr delivery (3:1, 5:1, 10:1, 15:1 &
30:1)
Exact ratios from 3:1 to 100:1
8 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
True Planetary Gearing
90% efficiency
1 Week Delivery
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12. DuraTRUE 90 (Right Angle)
4 Available Frame Sizes with 4 configurations
• DTR60, DTR90, DTR115 & DTR142
• DTRS60, DTRS90, DTRS115, DTRS142 (Slim Line)
Hollow & Dual Shafted Designs
RediMount* system provides error free installation for any motor
True Planetary* & PowerTRUE* gearing
Exact ratios from 1:1 to 500:1
8 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
90% efficiency
2 Week Delivery
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13. UltraTRUE (Inline)
8 Available Frame Sizes
• UT006 / UT075 / UT090 / UT010 / UT115 / UT014 /
UT018 / UT022
Helical Crowned True Planetary Gearing
RediMount system provides error free installation to any motor
24 hour Delivery Available in select ratios for size 6, 7.5, 10 and 14
(5:1, 10:1, 25:1)
Exact ratios from 4:1 to 100:1
4 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
92% efficiency
1 Week Delivery
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14. UltraTRUE 90 (Right Angle)
7 Available Frame Sizes
• UTR006 / UTR075 / UTR090 / UTR010
UTR115 / UTR014 / UTR018
Helical Crowned True Planetary Gearing & PowerTRUE Gearing
RediMount system provides error free installation to any motor
Exact ratios from 1:1 to 50:1
4 arc-minutes of backlash
Lifetime lubricated
95% efficiency
2 Week Delivery
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15. New Product Releases
Micron’s EverTRUE Continuous Duty Gearhead – Now Available
Features and Benefits
Available in 100m 140 and 180mm
Specifically designed for 24/7 continuous
running applications
3 times (30,000 hours) service life
Higher efficiencies (3-6% improvement)
Lower operating temperatures (140F at
3000 Rpm) 14% less than Industrial standard
4 arc-minutes of backlash 20% reduction
over Industry standard
- COMING IN Q3 -
Redimount motor mounting system Mounts EverTRUE Right Angle
error free to any servo in 3 easy steps
Delivery: 2 weeks on all sizes and ratios
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16. New Product Releases
Micron’s ValueTRUE
NEW – Low Cost Helical Gearhead
Prototypes Available Now – Literature in mid April
Features and Benefits
8 Available Frame Sizes: 60mm to 220mm. Inline
and Right Angle
Helical Crowned True Planetary Gearhead
90% of the performance at about 60% of the
price!
Price competitive with lower cost competition.
Ultra Precision Backlash: 4 arc-min
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17. Competitive Comparison
• Lubrication
• Many of our competitors lubricate their gearheads with oil and require
maintenance. All of Micron Gearheads are lubricated for life with no
maintenance required and no concern for leakage.
• Competitors that use oil: Alpha, Neugart and Bayside (PS/RS)
• Heat-Treat Process
• Several of our competitors use a chemical heat-treat process called
plasma nitride that hardens the gears to a depth of .001”. Micron’s
UltraTRUE and ValueTRUE gears are case hardened to HRC60 and have a
hardness depth of .030”. That is 30 times that of the competition. Micron
also re-machines those gears to eliminate any deformities caused by the
heat-treat process. This would be impossible to do with a plasma nitride
gear since the thin layer of hardness would be removed. This “hard shell”
over a very soft gear will not hold up to the peak torque of a case hardened
gear.
• Competitors that use plasma nitride: Apex, Bayside
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18. Competitive Comparison (cont)
• Superior Helix Angle
• Micron’s UltraTRUE and ValueTRUE helical gears are cut at an angle of 15º.
All of our competitors that offer helical gearing cut their gears at an angle
of 12º. Fact: The higher the helix angle, the more teeth in mesh at any
given time. This 25% increase in the helix angle results in a 17-20%
increase in torque capacity as well as smoother and quieter operation.
This superior helix angle also offers over a 40% increase in torque capacity
when compared to straight cut spur gears.
• Competitors that use a 12 degree helix angle: Alpha, Bayside, Apex, Stober
• Competitors that use straight cut planetary gears: CGI, Gam, Neugart
• Mounting
• All of Micron’s gearheads use the innovative RediMount system. The
RediMount is an easy, error free, three step mounting system whose
modular design allows mounting kits to be changed in the field or stocked
separately. Also, many competitors use only one screw to clamp to the
motor shaft. The RediMount uses two screws for a higher clamping force
and eliminating the concern for slippage.
• Competitors that have motor specific gearheads: Alpha, Bayside, Gam,
Neugart, Stober, CGI
• Competitors that use only one screw to mount to the motor shaft: Alpha,
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19. Competitive Comparison (cont)
• Output Bearing Design
• For increased radial and axial load capacity, Micron’s UltraTRUE and
ValueTRUE use tapered roller bearings on the output shaft. Many
competitors use ball bearings with much lower load capacity
• Competitors that use a ball bearing design: Bayside, Apex, Stober
• Competitors that use tapered roller design with less spacing: Alpha (The
Micron spacing is almost double for maximum radial load capacity).
• Accuracy
• While competitors will sometimes list lower backlash specifications in their
catalogs, all of Micron’s backlash specifications are guaranteed for the life
of the gearhead at all points on the output shaft. Many competitors will
use the average value of backlash, not the maximum.
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20. Micron Gearhead Catalog
1) Combined standard catalog with
Gearhead Express.
2) New Product - EverTRUE
Continuous Duty
3) New Frame Sizes
• UltraTRUE size 90 and 115mm
• NemaTRUE w/RediMount
• NemaTRUE Metric Output
4) New Ratios
• 4:1 and 7:1 NemaTRUE
• 4:1 and 7:1 DuraTRUE
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21. Sales Tools – RediMount Cross Reference Sheets
Danaher Motion - Micron
RediMount reference table for Kollmorgen
1) Helps in choosing your RediMount
and Gearhead options for all Danaher Micron "AD" length
AKM Motor RediMount in. (mm)
Motors. AKM1xx - Ax RM060-130 1.38 (35.1)
AKM1xx - Bx RM060-311 1.47 (37.3)
2) RediMount part numbers and Adapter AKM1xx - Cx RM060-XXX TBD
Lengths for each size. AKM2xx - Ax RM060-6 1.22 (31.0)
RM075-6 TBD
RM090-6 TBD
3) “What gearheads are used with what AKM2xx - Bx RM060-11 1.22 (31.0)
RediMounts” section. RM075-11
RM090-11
TBD
2.47 (62.7)
AKM2xx - Cx RM060-17 1.22 (31.0)
4) Max and Min RediMount dimensions RM075-17 1.69 (42.9)
RM090-17 1.74 (44.1)
for unlisted or competitor motors.
AKM2xx - Dx RM060-XXX TBD
RM075-XXX TBD
RM090-XXX TBD
AKM2xx - Ex RM060-11 1.22 (31.0)
RM075-11 TBD
RM090-11 2.47 (62.7)
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