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MISUMI USA LAUNCHES MODULAR ASSEMBLER WEBSITE‒

COMPONENT SETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FAST AND EASY DESIGN OF
FREQUENTLY USED COMPONENT COMBINATIONS

Modular approach significantly reduces the time and effort it takes to select and specify common sets of mechanical components for specific functions - and the site offers customers fast 2D and 3D CAD downloads, and Web ordering.    

 

March 17, 2011 (Schaumburg, IL) MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (TOKYO: 9962), announces the launch of its Modular Assembler Website. This convenient, easy to use online service was developed to help machine design engineers speed up the process of selecting and specifying frequently used mechanical component combinations used in manufacturing and assembling industrial machinery, motion control, and factory automation systems.  

The modules offered at the Modular Assembler Website are parts designed to perform and fulfill specific functions for specific purposes.  Following is a snapshot of the Modular Assembler product set categories, the current number of modules in each, and a representative sampling of the component combinations offered in that category.

Rotary/Linear Motion - 10 modules. Examples:

·         Timing Pulley and Belt Sets for conveyance, includes properly matched pulleys and belts

·         Idler with Pin Set includes idler with pin and shaft

Positioning/Adjusting/Detecting - 9 modules. Examples:

• Shock Absorber Set includes a shock absorber and a stopper bolt
• Micrometer with Bracket Set includes a micrometer head mounted on a bracket

Retention - 20 modules. Examples:

·         Device Stand Set includes stand and clamp

·         Magnetic Stand Set includes selectable magnet base, shaft and bracket

Connection - 7 modules. Examples:

• Floating Joint Set includes a connector and holder for floating joints in appropriately matched sizes
• Combined Hinge Base Set includes a convex and a concave hinge base

To access MISUMI's new Modular Assembler site, visit https://us.misumi-ec.com/contents/mech/modular/

Once the desired modules have been selected, customers can then quickly navigate the MISUMI Website to access 2D and 3D views, download native CAD drawings, and order the desired modules using the convenient eCatalog and Web Ordering System. MISUMI also offers customers engineering and design assistance and technical support.

About MISUMI USA, Inc.

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, MISUMI USA, Inc. was established in 1988 as a Subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, a part of the MISUMI Group (TOKYO: 9962). MISUMI USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of fixed and configurable components such as leader pins, single-axis actuators, linear shafts, slotted keys, aluminum extrusions, parting locks, linear guides, XY stages and other components for factory automation, plastic mold and press die industries.  For a complete list of available components, please visit https://us.misumi-ec.com/

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MISUMI USA, Inc
Patrick J. Esposito
Marketing Manager
P. 847-843-9105
F. 847-592-5922
E. pesposito@misumiusa.com