ETMM Article | Jun 3, 2025 Cooled rack and pinion drives solve thermal challenges in multi-tasking machine tools
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2c/bc/2cbc5709f83f8f864d0c287815e363fe/0126877505v1.jpeg?v= "To maintain the precision of the machine tool at higher torques and speeds, heat must be dissipated from the drive train. (Image:Redex)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/5d/955dc77c124918d404a424f681e2763c/0125009187v2.jpeg?v= "Redex’s cooling-optimized rack and pinion drives help machine tool builders overcome thermal limits in high-speed, multi-tasking applications. (Source: Redex)")