Precise manipulation of large objects
Precise manipulation of large objects
(OP)
I have an application where large dipolar magnets, weighing around 7000 lb, need to be moved on to a table. The catch is that the magnets need to be placed with great accuracy into position (around 1/100 inch tolerance).
My thought is to use a forklift-like device that could lift, manouver and then precisely place these magnets. My question is: does anyone manufacture a device such as this? Alternately can anyone think of an other way to move a heavy object such as this, with the accuracy that is required? I'm stumped where even to begin looking.
Hopefully I have been clear enough in my description, but feel free to request additional information.
My thought is to use a forklift-like device that could lift, manouver and then precisely place these magnets. My question is: does anyone manufacture a device such as this? Alternately can anyone think of an other way to move a heavy object such as this, with the accuracy that is required? I'm stumped where even to begin looking.
Hopefully I have been clear enough in my description, but feel free to request additional information.





RE: Precise manipulation of large objects
Good luck.
RE: Precise manipulation of large objects
It seems a fork lift could work or a gantry crane depending on your room, overhead clearance, floor dimensions.
Depending on magnet shape, you might be able to clamp parallel bars to position the magnet, or if your table has a grid, you could mount something there to align it.
RE: Precise manipulation of large objects
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RE: Precise manipulation of large objects
ie steel stops used for pre-positioning.