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Electric Linear Actuators for Metals and Fabrication
High Performance Linear Actuators
Optimize Productivity and Part Quality
Metal fabrication processes — from foundries to finished metal part assembly — require high duty cycle linear motion solutions tough enough to endure harsh conditions, while optimizing productivity and part quality. Tolomatic’s electric Linear Actuators, built with Endurance Technology™, are up to the unique challenges found in metal fabrication applications — pressing, forming, cutting, positioning and beyond.
Our application engineering team understands the rigorous demands for linear motion in metalworking and fabrication applications. They’re ready to partner with you to tailor linear actuator solutions that add value to your bottom line.
Tolomatic actuators are built to order, built to last. Reach out to start the conversation, Ask an Engineer.
Applications for Tolomatic Electric Linear Actuators
in Metals and Fabrication
With a broad range of electric linear actuator designs driven various screw technologies, Tolomatic can tailor solutions to the most demanding high force application challenges. Our RSA-HT Heavy Duty Electric Linear Actuators, for example, can handle forces up to 13,039 lbf! Potential applications include:
- Foundry processes – Filling, mold release
- Metal fabrication – Cutting, punching, stamping, grinding, pressing, forming, tube bending,
- Metalworking Machine Tools – Positioning doors, worktables, coolant heads and tooling.
- Part positioning – Work holding, clamping, ejection, molded part release
- Part handling – Transport, sorting, loading, pick & place, 7th axis robot transfer, stacking, packing
- Surface Treatment – Dip tanks, painting, spray coating
- Assembly – Joining, welding, riveting, clenching, bearing presses
- Quality inspection – Positioning of parts & inspection devices
Metals & Fabrication Success Stories
Application Description:
Using vacuum induction melting to heat treat and refine ingot material/chemistry for use in a variety of different molds
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W Rodless Actuator
Challenge: This application required an electric rodless actuator to sort metal strips through a machine by operating a sorting wall back and forth.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W Linear Belt-Drive Actuators
Challenge: A manufacturer of high-quality castings needed an electric actuator to replace existing high maintenance hydraulic actuators.
Product Family: RSX Extreme Force Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Product Used: RSX15
Application Description: Positioning a thermal welding device and camera system that verifies each weld for quality.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: GSWA ServoWeld® Actuator
Challenge: Raising a metal parts stamping safety cage
Product Family: Pneumatic
Product Used: MXP40N Band Cylinder
Challenge: Resistance spot welding (RSW) chassis
Product Family: Electric Rod Style Actuator
Product Used: CSWX
Challenge: Moving a manifold of coolant jets.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA
Challenge: Pick and place catalytic converter cans through different stages on assembly machine
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W, GSA
Challenge: Automate the sliding doors on CNC machining station
Product Family: Pneumatic
Product Used: MXP Rodless Actuator
B3W linear belt drive actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design for heavy loads, high bending moments, and long service life.
RSA electric linear rod actuators feature accurate and high force performance, making them ideal for replacing pneumatic & hydraulic cylinders. These electric linear actuators feature acme, ball or roller screw selections, with enhanced high thrust bearings and heavy duty internal bumpers. A rigid, strong aluminum housing allows for easy mounting of switches and sensors. RSA actuators are suitable for general motion control, valve actuation, punch press, injection molding and many more applications.