{"id":4559,"date":"2025-04-28T11:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miksch.de\/?page_id=4559"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:26:59","slug":"glossary-of-terms-curves-cam-gears-tool-changing-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miksch.de\/en\/glossary-of-terms-curves-cam-gears-tool-changing-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary for cam drives and tool changing systems"},"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<p>This technical glossary from MIKSCH explains key terms related to cam drives, cams, tool changing systems, indexing drives, oscillating drives, and tool magazines. It is intended for users, designers, and technical buyers in the mechanical engineering sector.<\/p>\n<h2>Output \/ output link:<\/h2>\n<div>Force acting downward; last gear link from which power is absorbed. (Mackensen, German Dictionary)<\/div>\n<h2>Output shaft:<\/h2>\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<h2>Amplitude:<\/h2>\n<div>The maximum deflection during an oscillation. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h2>Acceleration:<\/h2>\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<h2>Double screw gear:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Flat curves<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Positionsschalter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limit switch group<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Globoid curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm:<\/a><\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm (BP) from MIKSCH:<\/a><\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/werkzeugwechsler-fuer-ihre-produktion-miksch-gmbh\/\">Gripper arm (BPS) from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2>Basic gearbox:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device type H(*)G from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device type H(*)S from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device MAN(*) from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Handling device H(*)T from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hertzsche_Pressung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertzian pressure:<\/a><\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kettenmagazine-werkzeugspeicher-fuer-ihre-fertigung\/\">Chain magazine MCM from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch.de\/en\/product\/werkzeugmagazine-fuer-jede-anforderung-miksch-gmbh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chain magazine with transfer unit from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\n<div>At the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch.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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Combined transmissions<\/a>:<\/h2>\n<div>Fixed connection and thus assignment of at least two movements. (Catalogue)<\/div>\n<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/engineering-fuer-kurvengetriebe-berechnung-bis-fertigung\/\">Complementary disk curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/W%C3%A4lzlager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crossed roller bearings:<\/a><\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2>Curve rotation angle:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Cam gear<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2>Cam rollers:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">Pendulum movement<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/pendelbewegungen-funktionsweise-von-pendelgetrieben\/\">pendulum gear<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-spezifische-bewegungsablaeufe\/\">Pick &amp; Place movements<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2>Rest:<\/h2>\n<div>Controlled and deliberate standstill of the output. (Document MAN030)<\/div>\n<h2>Locking angle:<\/h2>\n<div>Angle of rotation of the curve in which no movement of the output member occurs.<\/div>\n<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Spatial curves<\/a>:<\/h2>\n<div><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch.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<h2>Rotation:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/rotoblock-schrittgetriebe\/\">rotoblock<\/a>:<\/h2>\n<div>The MIKSCH pendulum gear <i><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/miksch.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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/grt-rundschalttisch-von-miksch-fuer-industrielle-anwendungen\/\">Rotary indexing table from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">Disc curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\n<div>See <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-berechnung-beispiele-funktionsweise\/\">flat curve<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/miksch-mds-werkzeugwechselsystem-mit-scheibenmagazin\/\">Disc magazine MDS from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Disc magazine MDM from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/flexible-scheibenmagazine-fuer-optimale-werkzeugspeicherung\/\">Target magazine<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Schneckengetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worm gear<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/schrittbewegungen-funktionsweise-in-mechanischen-systemen\/\">step movement<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sternradgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Star gear:<\/a><\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nockenwelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">control cam<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stirnradgetriebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spur gear:<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>Gear that transmits motion between parallel shafts. (Brockhaus)<\/div>\n<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/kurvengetriebe-fuer-viele-anwendungsfaelle-miksch-gmbh\/\">Tandem gearbox<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2>Inertia:<\/h2>\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<h2>Moment of inertia:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">Tool changing system MCS from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"\/en\/product\/effiziente-flexible-werkzeugwechselsysteme\/\">Tool changing system from MIKSCH<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder groove curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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<h2><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kurve_(Mathematik)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cylinder bead curve<\/a>:<\/h2>\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 Changing Systems In this technical glossary, MIKSCH explains key terms related to cam gears, cams, tool changing systems, indexing gears, oscillating gears, and tool magazines. 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