Electronic Precision Adjustment Device

Project Summary

Ascential Technologies designs and builds custom machines to automate manufacturing processes in the medical and life science industry. There is a need for a standardized electronic precision adjustment device which is an electronically automated linear positioning stage that can vertically position attached tooling precisely while holding a static load. The device was designed to be configurable to individual user identified precision, stroke, and load specifications.

Design Goal

Utilize CAD, PLC programming, and engineering design concepts to create a linear positioning stage that can hold various tooling and move vertically with high precision, intended for use in custom automation systems for medical and life sciences manufacturing.

Design Constraints

• Electronically automated
• Operate along a linear axis
• Cost less than $10,000
• No larger than 14’’ x 10’’ x 5’’
• Vertical output stroke range of 0’’ - 0.5’’
• Load capacity of 0 lbs – 20 lbs
• Accurately position itself within a precision range of 0’’ - 0.001’’ and with less than 0.001’’ of backlash

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