{"id":4559,"date":"2025-04-28T11:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/?page_id=4559"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:14:14","slug":"glossary-of-terms-curves-cam-gears-tool-changing-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/en\/glossary-of-terms-curves-cam-gears-tool-changing-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid position-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1>Glossary for cam drives &amp; tool changing systems<\/h1>\n<h4>Output \/ output link:<\/h4>\n<div>Force acting downward; last gear link from which power is absorbed. (Mackensen, German Dictionary)<\/div>\n<h4>Output shaft:<\/h4>\n<div>Technical component used to transmit power between the transmission and the drive wheel; part of the drive train.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"http:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abtriebswelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4>Amplitude:<\/h4>\n<div>The maximum deflection during an oscillation. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h4>Acceleration:<\/h4>\n<div>The change in the velocity of a body. (Microsoft Encarta)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drehtisch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turntable<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>A <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drehtisch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turntable<\/a> is a disc that is set in a rotating motion.<\/div>\n<h4>Double screw gear:<\/h4>\n<div>The double helical gear is a self-locking spur gear. The axes of rotation of the drive gear and the driven gear are parallel to each other.<br \/>\nDespite the self-locking feature, the gearbox has an efficiency significantly higher than 50%. Even high-speed gear ratios can be designed to be self-locking.<br \/>\nApplications: Blinds, shut-off valves, lifting devices, window lifters, roller shutters. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Flat curves<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Curve is in a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">two-dimensional plane<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"http:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Positionsschalter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limit switch group<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>A series <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Positionsschalter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limit switch<\/a>which are arranged next to each other.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Globoid curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spatial curve<\/a> in the form of a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Globoids<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>A <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a> is a mechanical arm for holding an object.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm (BP) from MIKSCH:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a> with rotating gripper tongs; the first movement of the<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a>s is a rotational movement. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm (BPS) from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a> with straight grippers that pick up the tools from the side; the first movement is a lifting movement. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Basic gearbox:<\/h4>\n<div>Gearbox with one output shaft, e.g.<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">Rotary indexing tables<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling equipment<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a>. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device type H(*)G from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device H(*)G<\/a> based on two disc cams with downstream articulated gear;<br \/>\nThe output element is a plate on which the working units can be mounted. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device type H(*)S from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device H(*)S<\/a> based on a globoid\/complementary disk curve.<br \/>\nThe motion transmission is positive-locking. The output is designed as a flange. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device MAN(*) from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device MAN(*)<\/a> based on a globoid\/slot curve.<br \/>\nThe motion transmission is positive-locking. The output element is a shaft. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device H(*)T from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device H(*)T<\/a> based on our tandem gearbox with downstream sliding carriage.<br \/>\nThe output member is a plate on which the working units can be mounted.<br \/>\nThe drive can be provided via a drive shaft, a built-in worm gear, or a geared motor. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hertzsche_Pressung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertzian pressure:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>The greatest tension that exists in the middle of the contact surface between two elastic bodies.<br \/>\nAt the contact surface, a characteristic stress distribution (surface pressure) is created in both bodies, with the stress always being highest in the middle.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hertzsche_Pressung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain conveyor \/ chain magazine<\/a>:<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain magazine<\/a> for transporting materials.<\/div>\n<h4>Chain link:<\/h4>\n<div>Single part of a chain.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain magazine MCM from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>This <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain magazine MCM<\/a> is a pick-up system; tool clamps are mounted on the chain links and serve as tool storage. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/en\/product\/werkzeugmagazine-fuer-jede-anforderung-miksch-gmbh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chain magazine with transfer unit from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>At the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/en\/product\/werkzeugmagazine-fuer-jede-anforderung-miksch-gmbh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chain magazine with transfer unit<\/a><br \/>\nA transfer liner of the transfer units takes the tool from the magazine pliers by moving over the tool holder from behind.<br \/>\nThe transfer tray then extends laterally, making the tool available for other assemblies. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Combined transmissions<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Fixed connection and thus assignment of at least two movements. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/engineering-fuer-kurvengetriebe-berechnung-bis-fertigung\/\">Complementary disk curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>One <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/engineering-fuer-kurvengetriebe-berechnung-bis-fertigung\/\">Complementary disk curve<\/a> is a double-disk cam with positive locking between the two cams above the output link.<\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/W%C3%A4lzlager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crossed roller bearings:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>These are particularly high-performance cylindrical roller bearings for moment loads and loads from all directions, including axial and radial directions.<br \/>\nThis is achieved by the crosswise arrangement of the cylindrical rollers, which roll in right-angle ground raceways.<br \/>\n(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thk.de\/pdf\/382-1G.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thk.de\/pdf\/382-1G.pdf<\/a>)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">curve<\/a> is a transmission component that is connected to the continuously rotating drive shaft,<br \/>\nconverts this rotary motion into an intermittent motion at the output shaft. (M131)<\/div>\n<h4>Curve rotation angle:<\/h4>\n<div>Angle of rotation of the cam; each angle of rotation is uniquely assigned to an output stroke or output angle of rotation. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Cam gear<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Cam gear<\/a> is a transmission in which a cam carrier (disc or cylinder) rotates, usually uniformly<br \/>\na component (slider or lever) can be set into a specifically prescribed periodic motion, which is achieved through appropriate curve design.<br \/>\nParticularly useful when complete standstill of the engaged component (e.g., camshaft) is required between movement cycles. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h4>Cam rollers:<\/h4>\n<p>Special rollers with a strong outer ring for the special, one-sided loads in cam drives.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malteserkreuzgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geneva gearbox:<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Synonymous with Maltese cross gear; gear named after a characteristic component in the shape of a Maltese cross.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malteserkreuzgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">Pendulum movement<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The uniform rotary motion of the drive creates a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">Pendulum movement<\/a> of the output. (Catalog) CF3 pendulum gear:<\/div>\n<div>Basis for the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a> is the construction of the<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a> \u2013 one<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/engineering-fuer-kurvengetriebe-berechnung-bis-fertigung\/\">Complementary disk curve<\/a><br \/>\nwith parallel arrangement of the input and output shafts. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Basis for the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a> is the construction of the<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a> \u2013 one<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/engineering-fuer-kurvengetriebe-berechnung-bis-fertigung\/\">Complementary disk curve<\/a><br \/>\nwith parallel arrangement of the input and output shafts. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a> This is called the back-and-forth movement of an output shaft;<br \/>\nAlso available with detents at the end positions and intermediate detents. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Pick &amp; Place movements<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Movements in a plane as well as in space can be generated very easily using handling devices.<br \/>\nThe most well-known are the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">pick &amp; place movements<\/a><br \/>\nFor loading and unloading assembly machines and machine tools. The forced synchronization of two or three axes allows for the creation of virtually any trajectory curve. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Rest:<\/h4>\n<div>Controlled and deliberate standstill of the output. (Document MAN030)<\/div>\n<h4>Locking angle:<\/h4>\n<div>Angle of rotation of the curve in which no movement of the output member occurs.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Spatial curves<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/en\/?id=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spatial curves<\/a> are cylindrical curves, globoid curves, and transport waves. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<div>Roller star:<\/div>\n<div>Part connected to the output shaft and set in motion by the cam. (M131)<\/div>\n<h4>Rotation:<\/h4>\n<div>(rotation = rotation); rotational movement; movement of a body around an axis of rotation.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"http:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rotation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/rotoblock-schrittgetriebe\/\">rotoblock<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The MIKSCH pendulum gear <i><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch-werkzeugwechsler.de\/en\/?id=39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rotoblock<\/a><\/i> is based on the same constructive basis as the<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a> one<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Globoid curve<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe input shaft is at a right angle to the output shaft. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Jerk:<\/h4>\n<div>Finite jump in the acceleration function. (Product overview)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">Rotary indexing table from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Cyclic movement of a stable table top.<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">Rotary indexing tables<\/a> During the continuous rotation of the drive shaft, a stably mounted switching plate performs a stepwise movement.<br \/>\nEach step is followed by a standstill. Due to the positive locking mechanism in the gear system, the shift plate is locked during the standstill.<br \/>\nGenerously dimensioned cam rollers and the crossed roller bearing of the switching plate ensure high reliability and positioning accuracy. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Switching angle:<\/h4>\n<div>Angle (in degrees), determined by the part of the<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">curve<\/a>, which causes the roller star to rotate by one step. (M131)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Disc curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>See <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">flat curve<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/miksch-mds-werkzeugwechselsystem-mit-scheibenmagazin\/\">Disc magazine MDS from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Tool changing system consisting of a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">rotary indexing table<\/a> combined with a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a> consists.<br \/>\nThe tool quiver in <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/miksch-mds-werkzeugwechselsystem-mit-scheibenmagazin\/\">Target magazine<\/a> Swivels 90\u00b0 into the change position so that the gripper arm can pick up the tools. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Disc magazine MDM from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>This <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Disc magazine MDM<\/a> is a pick-up system.<br \/>\nThe disc with the tool grippers serves as a tool storage unit. It is driven directly by a server motor and makes the tools available at the transition position. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a>in which materials are transported on a disc.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Schneckengetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worm gear<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>Category of helical gears; <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Schneckengetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worm gear<\/a> consist of a helical so-called worm, which rotates a gear wheel (worm wheel) that meshes with it when rotating.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Schneckengetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">step movement<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">step movement<\/a> is an intermittent movement.<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a>:<\/div>\n<div>Cyclic movement of an output shaft; <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">indexing gear<\/a> They perform step movements at the output shaft while continuously rotating the drive shaft.<br \/>\nEach step is followed by a standstill. Due to the positive locking mechanism in the gear system, the output is locked during the standstill.<br \/>\nThe smooth and jerk-free execution of movements is ensured through the use of special transmission functions. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Self-locking spur gear:<\/h4>\n<div>Double screw gear.<\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sternradgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Star gear:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>Indexing gear with which continuous rotary movements are converted into intermittent rotary movements.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sternradgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nockenwelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">control cam<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>On the camshaft a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nockenwelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">control cam<\/a> appropriate.<br \/>\nThis activates a customer-installed switch. The signal from this switch allows the drive to be switched off when the cam gear is stationary.<br \/>\nThe type of switch operation must be specified by the customer, as different cam shapes are used.<br \/>\nThe package includes a mounting plate for the customer to attach the switch. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stirnradgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spur gear:<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>Gear that transmits motion between parallel shafts. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tandem gearbox<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>A <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tandem gearbox<\/a> combines two cam gears in one compact housing.<br \/>\nThe two movements are forcibly synchronized via two cams mounted on a common cam shaft.<br \/>\nBy rotating the drive shaft, stepping or oscillating movements can be generated at the output. These can be combined as desired. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4>Inertia:<\/h4>\n<div>Due to their inertia, bodies remain in their state of motion as long as no external force acts upon them; inertia is quantified by mass;<br \/>\nThe greater the inertial mass of a body, the less a force acting upon it affects its movement.<br \/>\nTherefore, force is needed to accelerate a body, but also to decelerate it.<br \/>\nIn the absence of external forces, a body moves in a straight line at a constant speed, unless it is at rest (and remains at rest).<br \/>\nThe apparent contradiction to everyday experience, according to which it takes effort to maintain a speed, is explained by physics through braking frictional forces.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tr%C3%A4gheit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<h4>Moment of inertia:<\/h4>\n<div>Synonymous with moment of inertia; a physical quantity in mechanics that describes the inertia of a rigid body with respect to a change in its rotational motion;<br \/>\nThe moment of inertia of a body depends on its shape, mass distribution, and also on the axis of rotation.<br \/>\n<a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tr%C3%A4gheitsmoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Wikipedia)<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/miksch-mds-werkzeugwechselsystem-mit-scheibenmagazin\/\">Tool changing system MDS from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/div>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/miksch-mds-werkzeugwechselsystem-mit-scheibenmagazin\/\">MDS tool change system<\/a> consists of a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">rotary indexing table<\/a> combined with a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a>. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">Tool changing system MCS from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">MCS tool change system<\/a> consists of a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">MCM chain magazine<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe tools are accessed via the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a> Removed from spindle and magazine and replaced.<br \/>\nFor this purpose, the tool holder swivels 90\u00b0 into the change position. (Catalog)<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">Tool changing system from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div>A <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">Tool change system<\/a> is a combination of a magazine and a<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> with<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a>.<br \/>\nA distinction is made between <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a> and<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain magazine<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> all movements necessary for tool changes are performed mechanically synchronized.<br \/>\nDepending on the tool weight and the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">gripper arm<\/a>radius, changeover times of less than 0.5 seconds are possible.<br \/>\n<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tool changer<\/a> are fast, precise, low-maintenance and available for all common tool holders.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder curve<\/a> is a spatial curve that is unfolded onto a cylinder.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder groove curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder groove curve<\/a> is a spatial form-fitting curve that is developed on a cylinder in which the output member runs into a groove.<\/div>\n<h4><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder bead curve<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder bead curve<\/a> is a spatial form-fitting curve that is developed on a cylinder and in which the output member has two rollers that run off a bead.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Glossary for Cam Gears &amp; Tool Change Systems Output \/ Output Link: Force acting downwards; last gear link from which force is taken off. 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