Integrated temperature control from Bosch Rexroth

Maximum precision in machine tools thanks to innovative integrated temperature control from Bosch Rexroth

Bosch Rexroth has developed an innovative integrated temperature control that offers maximum precision in machine tools.

If your mechanical engineering company is looking to stay ahead in the high-precision sector, you need innovations that improve process stability without high costs. Temperature control integrated into linear motion technology is a cost-effective solution for improving the thermal behaviour of linear guides and drive components.

The optional temperature-controlled rail and spindle systems use tubes integrated into the rail or spindle that are easily connected to the machine's central cooling circuit. This dissipates frictional energy losses and allows the ideal operating temperature to be reached quickly, making the machine immediately ready for error-free production from the first part. Thus, you increase productivity while reducing waste and material usage.

With integrated temperature control, rail systems, spindles and the integrated measuring system IMS from Bosch Rexroth work even more precisely and efficiently.

Integrated temperature control is a cost-effective solution for improving the thermal behaviour of linear guides and drives, benefiting modern machine tools with advanced linear motion technology.

This new temperature control option allows rail and spindle systems to operate more accurately and efficiently without requiring additional installation space. It stabilises machining processes, reduces waste, saves materials, and allows production to start faster, shortening cycle times.

Users benefit from several combinable performance packages for both new machines and retrofits.

Available for a range of linear guides and drives.

Bosch Rexroth offers this optional temperature regulation function for a wide range of sizes of ball and roller rail systems as well as ball and planetary screws. The patented TCRS (Thermo Compensating Rail System) is also available as an option for the integrated IMS measuring system, combining guidance, measurement and temperature control in a compact, retrofittable solution. This enables high-precision applications with minimal costs and no additional installation space.

Modular packages also available for retrofitting

Unlike other solutions, Bosch Rexroth temperature control does not require external cooling systems or additional space, allowing high-performance applications with minimal effort. You can also convert existing systems into precision machines with ease. This modular approach increases competitiveness in machine tool manufacturing.

Excellent features

Fast start-up, precise processes and simple refurbishment are now possible with Rexroth's integrated temperature control of rails and spindles. Process cycles can be started without warm-up times, always maintaining the ideal temperature and thermal stability. This solution is optimal for retrofits: you only need to replace the rail and connect it to the existing cooling circuit. Quickly turn your standard machines into true precision machines.

High-precision processes and flexible adjustments

Rexroth's new rails and spindles dissipate or apply heat where it is generated or needed, giving you maximum freedom regardless of your machine location or bed material. The linear guides operate with high precision and thermal stability, delivering optimal parts from the start with no warm-up times. This increases part accuracy by up to 75 % and improves availability. Even on existing machines, the guide rails are ready for easy connection to existing cooling circuits.

Temperature-controlled ball bearing guide rails

Highlights

- High precision: Up to 75 % workpiece accuracy, independent of the environment.

- Always available: No warm-up time to operating temperature.

- Flexible: Adapts to modifications if required.

- Retrofits: Compatible with existing systems.

- Easy: Ready to connect, useful for existing cooling circuits.

Technical features

- Size of ball guides: 35/45

- Roller guide sizes: 35/45/55/55/65

- Construction formats ball rails: R1605

- Construction formats roller tracks: R1805

- Rail protection: Protective strip, plastic covers

- Series with base groove

- Accuracy classes: P/SP and GP on rollers

- Rail length: max. 4000 mm

- Temperature regulation in deflection

- Registered for patent

This innovative solution from Bosch Rexroth is the key to improving the precision and efficiency of your machine tools.