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This month the MISUMI newsletter would like to discuss an idea that is taking hold of the engineering community. The idea is based off the Japanese business model that intends to provide unique and original products with high quality, low prices and a short delivery period. This is what has pushed the configurable component.
The Advantage of the Configurable Component
Especially popular in factory automation applications, the configurable component is meant to take the guess work out of the machine build process. Instead the design engineer can focus on the operability and performance of the machine and rely upon the supplier to deliver quality components on-time and configured to the specifications of the design engineer, all at a reasonable price.
Some of the most popular configurable components available from MISUMI are linear shafts, linear guides, urethane rollers with shafts, rotary shafts, locating pins, posts, washers and collars. In addition, metric and inch components can be configured using either the MISUMI catalog or website. The best part is NO DRAWINGS ARE REQUIRED. View the chart below and learn more about the configurability options for these products by clicking on any of the product photos.
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Configurable Component
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Configurability
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Linear Shafts
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Yes
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Configure all MISUMI linear shafts in one-millimeter length increments.
MISUMI offers an extensive variety of shaft-end configurations.
MISUMI linear shafts have a standard manufacturing time of three days with same day or next day shipping available on some configured shafts.
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Miniature Linear Guides
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Yes
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Urethane Rollers with Shafts
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Yes
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Configure the shaft lengths, shaft ends and grooves in one-millimeter increments.
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Rotary Shafts
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Yes
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Configurable in one-millimeter length increments.
A variety of shaft-end configurations are available as well as key groove and other alterations.
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Locating Pins
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Yes
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Configurable OD of the head, head length and shank length.
A vast amount of sizes and styles are also available.
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Posts
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Yes
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Washers and Collars
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Yes
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Configurable OD & ID tolerance, thickness with various alterations available.
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Product Spotlight
Linear Ball Bushings
Also known as linear ball bearings, MISUMI offers an extensive line of linear ball bushings for most factory automation applications. By offering 259 types of linear ball bushings, MISUMI customers are able to choose from a broad assortment of sizes and styles so their application needs can be quickly met. Click here to learn more about our full line of linear ball bushings.
Shaft Collars
With demanding applications design engineers require a wide assortment of shaft collars. In response to this need MISUMI has 138 types of shaft collars through various shape, material and surface finish combinations. MISUMI shaft collars are all compatible with MISUMI linear shafts with many offering designs and features that were developed from customer requests. Click here to learn more about our full line of shaft collars.
CAD Configurator
Use the CAD Configurator to download native CAD files for all MISUMI components. The CAD Configurator allows you to download the CAD file and then modify it so it can then be inserted into the design engineer's CAD assemblies. Click here to register with MISUMI and gain full access to the MISUMI CAD Configurator.
To order your parts online visit www.misumiusa.com
or call 800.681.7475.
MISUMI USA, Inc 1105 Remington Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (800) 681-7475
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