Since the firm's inception in 1991, the mission of Precision Motion (COFIL) Ltd. has been clear; to become firmly established as the best value source for motion control, positioning, handling and transfer solutions, whilst providing an unsurpassed level of advice, service and support.
As part of the Colombo Filippetti Group (hence the abbreviation 'COFIL' in the company name), the core business of Precision Motion (COFIL) Ltd. is the provision of solutions for motion control, positioning, handling and transfer applications, based on cam-operated mechanisms and custom cams. In addition, we have carefully chosen other synergous product lines, in order to develop a comprehensive product portfolio.
Provided that you need only a dedicated motion profile, which is very often the case, cam mechanisms out-perform all other methods on the market (including servo-motors), providing a unique combination of :-
Ø Positive micron-precise positional accuracy
Ø Smooth jerk-free accel/decel using the best motion law
Ø Perfect repeatability
Ø Self-locking position
Ø High speed cycling
Ø Reliability
Ø Simplicity
Ø Minimal maintenance requirement
Ø Low cost
Despite claims that electronic solutions are the panacea for all motion control and positioning applications, the fact remains that to ensure optimum results, knowledgeable Design Engineers will always specify a mechanical solution when the motion profile/stroke is fixed.
Remember the golden rule - To ensure success, KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Animations of some simple cam mechanisms can be found here and we invite you to download our complete Technical Information Manual (0.6Mb) for future reference.