NSK Europe, a global leader in motion control technologies, will use the forthcoming
AMB 2024 international exhibition for metalworking (Stuttgart, Germany, 10-14
September 2024) to shine the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools.
Innovative NSK bearings, ball screws and linear guides can deliver significant gains
for both machine users and builders.
Bearings are central to the premise of using machine tools to produce precision-machined
components. Key among the latest NSK products at AMB 2024 will be the ROBUSTDYNA
angular contact ball bearing for machine tool spindles. This ultra-high speed, high-load
capacity bearing delivers highly versatile machining via its outstanding performance during
both roughing and finishing operations.
The use of larger balls in ROBUSTDYNA bearings elevates the maximum load capacity of
this innovative product by up to 15% compared with the previous-generation solution. Users
subsequently enjoy easier machining of challenging materials such as Inconel, titanium and
composites. With up to three times more fatigue life (dynamic load rating), ROBUSTDYNA
supports both heavy-duty and high-speed machining.
Another highlight on NSK’s AMB booth will be the SURSAVE (TSR) bearing cage for
angular contact ball bearings, found typically on the main spindle of machine tools. The
outer-ring-guided, PPS resin SURSAVE cage generates 20% less friction than conventional
bearings. Machine shops can therefore tap into energy savings and greater workpiece
precision due to less thermal expansion of the spindle.
For AMB visitors seeking the latest ball-screw innovations, recent additions to the NSK
portfolio include the company’s next-generation offer for high-accuracy machine tools.
Thanks to fewer motion errors and no ‘second glitch’ phenomenon, this ball screw boosts
throughput by reducing or eradicating the requirement for secondary operations like
polishing/burnishing in high-accuracy mould and die machining, for example. In addition,
lower drive torque delivers savings in energy consumption.
NSK will also display its recently developed low-temperature ball screw. The friction
loss/heat generation of this innovative product is some 45% lower than conventional ball
screws at the same rigidity, helping users to maintain positional accuracy. Furthermore, the
low-temperature ball screw helps to reduce the energy consumption of machine tools by
lowering or even eliminating cooling requirements.
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Other components central to the success of many new machine tools are linear guides. The
centrepiece of the NSK offer at AMB will be the recently introduced DH/DS long-life series.
With its class-leading dynamic load rating, the DH/DS linear guide provides over double the
running distance of the company’s conventional NH/NS series. This advanced product also
facilitates downsizing by allowing the use of smaller linear guides, reducing both machine
weight and energy consumption.
Among further innovative NSK solutions at the exhibition will be the proven RA series roller
guide. With its highly dust-resistant seals to prevent contaminants from entering via the
underside of the slider, machine tools featuring RA series roller guides achieve high
reliability in demanding operating environments.
A team of NSK experts will be present on Booth C44 in Hall 2 throughout AMB 2024,
introducing visitors to the innovation and quality of the company’s motion control solutions.
Press pictures
1) NSK’s ROBUSTDYNA angular contact ball bearings for machine tool spindles facilitate
easier machining of challenging materials such as Inconel, titanium and composites
2) NSK DH/DS series linear guides provide over double the running distance of the
company’s conventional NH/NS series
About NSK Europe
NSK Europe Ltd. is the European organisation of the Tokyo-based bearing manufacturer NSK, which was
founded in Japan in 1916 and today employs nearly 25,600 people in its worldwide operations. The products
and solutions provided by the industrial and automotive supplier can be found wherever things move. In addition
to nearly all types of rolling bearings, the company’s portfolio includes housed bearings, linear technology,
wheel bearing units, transmission and engine bearings. The company is oriented to perfection in all of its
business activities. Its aim is quality leadership in its industry, which it strives for through a continuous process.
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of improvement, excellent product development, optimised production processes and customer-oriented service
processes. In fiscal year 2023, the more than 3,200 employees of NSK Europe Ltd. generated sales of over €
662 million.
