The GST T2X-TL Series is a 2-axis workpiece positioner developed for automated thermal spray systems. It combines a rotary workpiece axis with a tilting axis, allowing long components to be rotated between centers and reoriented relative to the spray gun during the coating cycle.
The GST T2X-TL Series is a 2-axis workpiece positioner developed for automated thermal spray systems. It combines a rotary workpiece axis with a tilting axis, allowing long components to be rotated between centers and reoriented relative to the spray gun during the coating cycle.
The published loading-capacity range is 500 to 1,500 kg, with a distance between centers from 200 to 3,500 mm and a rotary-axis height of 600 mm. Rotation speed is specified at 300 rpm, with rotation-speed accuracy of ±1 rpm and positioning accuracy of ±0.1°.
The additional tilt axis extends process access compared with a single-axis between-centers positioner. It allows the component centerline to be reoriented so that end regions, shoulders or surfaces requiring a different spray angle can be presented more effectively to the gun.
The positioner can be connected as an additional external axis to an industrial robot. Coordinated robot and positioner motion can be used to control the relative orientation of the spray gun and workpiece throughout a multi-axis coating trajectory.
Key benefits
- Two-axis motion combines workpiece rotation with controlled tilt.
- Between-centers support for long components from 200 to 3,500 mm.
- Loading-capacity range from 500 to 1,500 kg.
- 300 rpm published rotation speed.
- Rotation-speed accuracy of ±1 rpm.
- Positioning accuracy of ±0.1°.
- 600 mm rotary-axis height for consistent cell layout.
- Can be integrated with an industrial robot as an additional external axis.
System Integration
The T2X-TL is intended for automated coating cells where both rotation and angular reorientation of a long workpiece are required. The workpiece can remain supported between centers while the complete rotational axis is tilted to suit the coating geometry.
In a robot-integrated cell, the positioner may be treated as an external motion system and coordinated with robot trajectories. The specific synchronization method, safety interlocks and fixture design should be engineered for the selected robot, component and thermal spray process.
Applications
The T2X-TL Series is suited to elongated parts that require both circumferential rotation and controlled reorientation during coating.
- Long shafts and rolls requiring access to multiple surface orientations.
- Components with shoulders, ends or transitions that benefit from tilting the rotational axis.
- Robotic coating programs using coordinated multi-axis workpiece motion.
- Thermal spray tasks where maintaining gun angle is difficult with rotation alone.
- Medium-to-heavy elongated components mounted between centers.
FAQ
What process advantage does the second axis provide on the T2X-TL?
The tilt axis changes the orientation of the complete rotary workpiece axis, giving the spray gun better access to surfaces that cannot be presented correctly by rotation alone.
What loading-capacity range is published for this two-axis model?
The T2X-TL Series is listed for 500 to 1,500 kg.
How long a component can be accommodated between centers according to the current specification?
The published distance between centers is 200 to 3,500 mm.
Why can tilting be useful in thermal spray coating?
Tilting can help maintain a more suitable spray angle to shoulders, end regions, transitions and other surfaces while the component remains under controlled rotation.
How can the T2X-TL participate in coordinated robot motion?
GST states that the positioner can be connected as an additional external axis to an industrial robot. The exact synchronization method depends on the selected robot and control architecture.
Which geometries benefit most from combined rotation and tilt?
Elongated components with multiple orientations, shoulders or end surfaces can benefit because the rotational axis can be repositioned instead of relying only on gun articulation.
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Number of axes
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2 (rotation / tilt) |
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Hardware warranty
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12 months |
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Primary application
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Automated thermal spray systems |
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Equipment type
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Industrial 2-axis between-centers workpiece positioner |
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Loading capacity
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500-1,500 kg |
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Rotation speed
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300 rpm |
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Rotation-speed accuracy
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±1 rpm |
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Positioning accuracy
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±0.1° |
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Distance between centers
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200-3,500 mm |
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Rotary axis height
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600 mm |
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Robot integration
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Can be connected as an additional external axis |
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