What is the difference between Linear Drive or Rack and pinion

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What ist the advantage of split axis with Rack and Pinion Dr... - Oct 04, 2007 by SMT

Linear drive uses linear motors that have no moving parts, s... - Oct 04, 2007 by Dilbert

SMT

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What is the difference between Linear Drive or Rack and pinion | 4 October, 2007

What ist the advantage of split axis with Rack and Pinion Drive and the latest Linear drive based placement system.

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Dilbert

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What is the difference between Linear Drive or Rack and pinion | 4 October, 2007

Linear drive uses linear motors that have no moving parts, strictly a coil over magnets. "Rack and Pinion" as you call it uses AC servo motors that are driving belts and pullies

The linear motor has no moving parts and is faster but generates a lot of heat over the system..........The AC servo motors don't have heat issues but have lots of moving parts hence maintence.

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