häwa presents the large variability of its X-frame machine frames with a new application example

At the SPS IPC Drives in hall 5 at stand 170 and 270, the häwa GmbH presents its variable machine frame X-frame by means of a new application example. X-frame is a modularly designed frame system for the construction of individual machine frames and housings. In the shortest time complex machine frames are constructed from only a few single components that combine the flexibility and the modular construction of aluminum profiles with the firmness of steel frames. The patented X-frame is not only a supporting frame but an operational framework. The interior of the frame is freely accessible through the lockable flaps which are placed on the outside, and is quickly and easily usable as cable duct and as housing of electronic and pneumatic components.

For the machine manufacturer ficon TEC Service GmbH that produces special machines for the assembly of microoptical and optoelectronic modules, häwa has developed two for the company standardized X-frame cells. They can be ordered by ficon TEC optionally from stainless steel (V2A) for the often demanded application in clean rooms or in powder-coated sheet steel. The sheet steel as well as the stainless steel version of the cells are both based on the same drawing set and are therefore very cost-efficient in production. Additional construction working is no more necessary. For the precisely working machines of ficon TEC it is very important that the working platform stands stable and with the least amount of vibration possible. The enclosure has to be able to take in various axis systems and also be extensible or adjustable corresponding user requirements, without the need to think about new constructions including new designs each time. For these high requirements placed on stability, modularity, extensibility and nevertheless given individuality, the X-frame machine frames from häwa, which are shown at the SPS IPC Drives, are the perfect solution.

Advantages of X-frame in comparison to fixed aluminum frames
X-frame from häwa offers a far higher stability as machine frames with aluminum profile. As described before the X-frame operational framework is not only a skeleton. Thanks to its large cross-section the interior room of the struts offers the possibility of the protected installation of hoses, lines, cables, maintenance units, valve terminal, 19” modules and many more components in the frame. A retroactive laying of cables and other means is with the X-frame possible without any problems at any time. Also light curtains can be installed quickly and easily in the corner struts. Furthermore, all components are very well protected inside the frame.


Advantages of X-frame in comparison to welded tubular steel construction
In comparison to welded tubular steel constructions the X-frame is flexibly extensible thanks to its modular construction. Also elaborate forms can be integrated into the X-frame easily and quickly without any further effort. Through the high amount of folds, the large cross-section of the frame parts as well as the selectable material thickness, the X-frame is very stable and torsion resistant. All drillings and excavations needed were already taken into account when cutting to size the struts. Therefore, the additional and time-consuming treatment of the frame parts by drilling and milling machines will be avoided. Also, welding parts and threaded bolts can be easily integrated into the framework.