The MiniTec Profile System provides design and production engineers with a time and cost saving machine framing solution and with its extensive online support, including an interactive catalogue and a downloadable CAD file service, MiniTec's website also helps save valuable time.
With its patented Powerlock fastener that allows rapid assembly and no pre-machining, the MiniTec Profile System combines a choice of aluminium or stainless steel profiles with a vast selection of modular machine building components that cover everything from wheels and machine guards to motorised positioning systems and sensors.
The website welcomes visitors looking for machine guarding and framing solutions ranging from safety equipment, workbenches, automated manufacturing, test and inspection equipment, through to single and multi-axis linear systems, and complex production plant.
The interactive E-Catalog includes a graphical 'point and click' user interface that displays part numbers, descriptions and schematics for the complete MiniTec Profile System product range. Users may explore logically arranged groups of components to reveal specifications and recommendations for each part number with simple dimensioned drawings and full specifications for selected components displayed in a pop-up window. An extensive search facility is available and components may be added to a parts list that can be printed and used for future reference. A section of turn-key solutions and tools is also included.
The powerful iCAD online design software system uses a search assisted explorer style menu system to provide 2D and 3D downloadable CAD files from MiniTec's Profile System and Linear System as well as turn-key solutions such as workstations and conveyor systems. A graphical representation of each part is shown with a choice of projections to view and analyse its geometry. Users select the file type and format for download from a list that includes DWG, DXF, IGES, SAT, STEP and VRML. For general purpose use, JPG, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats are also available for download or direct print. For multiple downloads, a "download center" is available to store information whilst browsing.
MiniTec's iCAD software can also be supplied as a free Windows based program with regular updates available for new products and components.