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title: "Horizontal Positioning Arm"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0-150 NÂ·m torque, Â±0.1 mm positioning accuracy, -40Â°C to +85Â°C temperature"
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      trigger: "Backlash accumulation exceeding 0.15 mm due to gear wear"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dual-encoder feedback system with 0.01 mm resolution and automatic backlash compensation algorithm"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Corrosion-induced pitting on worm gear surface from chloride exposure exceeding 500 ppm"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "316L stainless steel worm gear with PTFE coating and IP67-rated environmental sealing"
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  antenna-interface-plate:
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  - standard: "ISO 230-1:2012 (TEST CODE FOR MACHINE TOOLS - GEOMETRIC ACCURACY OF MACHINES OPERATING UNDER NO-LOAD OR QUASI-STATIC CONDITIONS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI B5.54-2005 (METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINING CENTERS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 8602-1:2016 (MACHINE TOOLS - TEST CONDITIONS FOR MACHINING CENTRES - PART 1: GEOMETRIC TESTS FOR MACHINES WITH HORIZONTAL SPINDLE)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Horizontal Positioning Arm

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical arm component designed to provide precise horizontal adjustment and positioning for antennas within a mounting system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-150 NÂ·m torque, Â±0.1 mm positioning accuracy, -40Â°C to +85Â°C temperature**. Failure boundary: **Exceeding 180 NÂ·m torque causes permanent gear deformation, positioning accuracy degradation beyond Â±0.5 mm, or operation outside -40Â°C to +85Â°C temperature range**, Mechanism: **Gear tooth yielding at 250 MPa stress (exceeding 4140 steel yield strength), thermal expansion coefficient mismatch (11.7Ã—10â»â¶/Â°C aluminum vs 1.2Ã—10â»â¶/Â°C steel) causing binding, or lubricant viscosity breakdown at 90Â°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Backlash accumulation exceeding 0.15 mm due to gear wear | 8 | Positional drift exceeding Â±0.3 mm specification during antenna alignment | Dual-encoder feedback system with 0.01 mm resolution and automatic backlash compensation algorithm |
| Corrosion-induced pitting on worm gear surface from chloride exposure exceeding 500 ppm | 8 | Increased friction torque to 200 NÂ·m causing motor overload protection activation | 316L stainless steel worm gear with PTFE coating and IP67-rated environmental sealing |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Adjustment Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/adjustment-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CNC Machining Center**, **Coordinate Measuring Machine**, **Industrial Assembly Fixture**  
**Downstream Applications**: Satellite Communication Antennas, RF Testing Equipment, Telecommunications Base Stations  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in the horizontal positioning arm?
**A**: The arm is constructed from high-grade aluminum alloy for lightweight strength and stainless steel components for corrosion resistance in mounting systems.

### Q: How does the adjustment mechanism provide precise positioning?
**A**: The adjustment mechanism allows fine-tuned horizontal movement with secure locking to maintain exact antenna alignment for optimal signal performance.

### Q: What industries commonly use this positioning arm?
**A**: Primarily used in computer, electronic, and optical product manufacturing for antenna systems requiring precise horizontal alignment and stability.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 230-1:2012 (TEST CODE FOR MACHINE TOOLS - GEOMETRIC ACCURACY OF MACHINES OPERATING UNDER NO-LOAD OR QUASI-STATIC CONDITIONS)
- ANSI B5.54-2005 (METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINING CENTERS)
- DIN 8602-1:2016 (MACHINE TOOLS - TEST CONDITIONS FOR MACHINING CENTRES - PART 1: GEOMETRIC TESTS FOR MACHINES WITH HORIZONTAL SPINDLE)

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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: HORIZONTAL_POSITIONING_ARM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ee5ed73a
