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NTN’s Automation Division Offers a Full-Line of Linear Motion Products Backed by Web-based 3D Modeling and Linear Configurator Tools 

With more than a century of experience in the industry, NTN’s Automation division offers a full line of linear motion products to meet the needs of any application. Our sales and engineering teams work closely with our customers to configure linear motion solutions that meet the requirements of their applications through an extensive portfolio that includes linear guides, profile rails, ball screw, bushings and shafting to provide complete linear motion solutions.

The 3D Linear Modeling & Configuration Tool

This tool allows users to conduct an in-depth search of linear axis, linear guide, or bushing and shafting components, as well as our AXE series of linear axis modules. Furthermore, it guides users to specify options for each component or module as they build a custom solution that fits their specific application. Configurable options are too numerous to list, but include load ratings, dimensions, materials and coatings, seals designs, and mounting options, among dozens of additional specs. Users are able to view and manipulate a 3D model of the components/systems as they work through the configuration process. Users can then generate CAD models that are compatible with over one-hundred CAD formats and generate PDF data sheets that feature an embedded interactive 3D model, so they can manipulate the 3D model in the PDF. At the end of the configuration process, users are also able to generate part numbers for their specified product, for ease of ordering. Users of this tool can also create a user account which enables them to easily access previous configurations, and save their user and CAD preferences. 

The Linear Guide Configuration Tools

This tool allows users to configure rail and carriage linear guide components and create a custom system. Like the tool above, users have a multitude of options to spec when configuring these components and systems. As options are selected, the configurator tool builds custom part numbers for each of the rail and carriage components, as well as a combined system part number. These part numbers can be exported to a PDF datasheet which can be used for ordering full systems or individual components. 

Finally, the Linear Guide Interchange Tool

This tool allows users to input part numbers from dozens of linear brands, or search by brand, series and size, and interchange that information into NTN’s equivalent part number. As with the tools above, there are numerous possible configurations for each component, so it is critical to match all the specs and options in order to interchange between manufacturers. This interchange tool guides users through the interchange process, allowing users to select the applicable options, and then displays the equivalent NTN part numbers. Users can then view or download engineering drawings for the component or select the part and open a configurator where they can further adjust the configuration options of the selected part, before arriving at a final part number. 

This suite of tools empowers NTN Automation customers to research and specify parts that meet the needs of their highly engineered, custom linear motion applications. With 3D renderings and engineering drawings at their fingertips, and a platform that is accessible from any web browser, these tools are an expansive and versatile resource for our linear motion customer-base. 

To test drive these tools today, visit:

https://ntnamericas.com/technical-resources/linear-modeling-configurator/