Motion and Controls Reference Materials
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Control Requirements for High-Precision, High-Speed Machining
Description: It was not too long ago that machine tool builders had to choose between constructing a machine capable of great precision or one capable of great speeds. Increasingly machine tool users are demanding ...
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Controller Requirements for High-Precision Motion Applications
Description: High-precision motion control applications put demands on a motion controller that many other applications do not. Many of the requirements are subtle, and not immediately obvious from data sheets. ...
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Digital Current Loops and Direct PWM Control
Description: Until recently, digital control of a motor's current loop was not feasible - the required bandwidth of the current loop was too high for a cost-effective digital solution. However, with the advent of ...
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MACRO: Distributed Hardware, Centralized Software
Description: It's an increasing dilemma for today's designers of machines employing motion control: as the machines get more complex, the wiring required for traditional highly centralized controllers becomes more ...
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New Connectivity Strategies in Motion Control
Description: Evolving technology in high-speed serial links has dramatically changed the connectivity options available to integrators of motion control systems. Substantial investment in the technologies ...
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Open Connectivity
Description: A white paper on the development of 3U Turbo PMAC2 and the UMAC (Universal Motion and Automation Controller). This paper is written for the purpose of informing all concerned about Delta Tau's point ...
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Why PMAC Controllers Are Easy To Use
Description: Delta Tau's PMAC and Turbo PMAC families of controllers justly have the reputation as being the most powerful and flexible in the world. Many people do not realize that PMAC controllers have many ...
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Integrating Fan Control with Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA)
From: Control Resources, Inc.Description: AdvancedTCA, ATCA (Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture) is the latest standard for carrier grade switching systems developed by the PICMG (PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group) ...
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Actuator Application Considerations
From: Tolomatic
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Straightness / Flatness Parameter and Actuator Carrier LOM
From: Tolomatic
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Piezo Ceramic Actuators & Custom Subassemblies
Description: PI Ceramic piezoelectric actuators offer today's motion engineer and scientist a practical way to achieve extremely high positioning accuracy, shortest possible response times, best dynamic operation ...
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Gearbox Tutorial
Description: Transducers come in two basic types. 1. Contact- which measure the absolute movement of the Casing 2. Noncontact, which measure the relative movement of the shaft versus the casing. Noncontact probes ...
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Brake Upgrades Lower Maintenance Costs (.pdf)
Description: The reliability maintenance team at the fine papers division of a major multinational paper producer recently discovered an alternative to the maintenance and repair aggravation they were experiencing ...
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Clutches and Brakes
From: Warner ElectricDescription: Warner Electric Precision Tork magnetic particle clutches and brakes are the ideal solution for controlling and maintaining torque. If the application is tensioning, load simulation, torque limiting, ...
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DC Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart
Description: Caution: 1. Disconnect power to the motor before performing service or maintenance. 2. Discharge all capacitors before servicing motor. 3. Always keep hands and clothing away from moving parts. 4. Be ...
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EPACT & Energy Efficient Electric Motors
Description: Today is truly an exciting and challenging time for specifiers, buyers, users and manufacturers of industrial electric motors. It is a time of change in the motor industry rivaled, in recent times, ...
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General Information Clutches and Brakes
From: Boston Gear
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Hybrid Linear Actuators: Technical Overview
Description: Converting the rotary motion of a stepping motor into linear motion can be accomplished by several mechanical means, including rack and pinion, belts and pulleys and other mechanical linkages. All of ...
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Mechanical Torque Limiters Still Make Sense
From: Mayr Corporation
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Motors in Radiation-Intensive Environments
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.Description: Motion control in radiation-intensive environments poses a serious challenge to the design engineer. Conventional step and microstepping motors are susceptible to high-energy gamma radiation particles ...
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Motors Terms Glossary
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.
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Paperboard Web Unwinds with Ease (.pdf)
Description: A&F Corporation, a machinery builder for the paper industry, recently completed the start-up of a slitter/ rewinder machine at a North American paper mill. The slitter/ rewinder is used for processing ...
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Piezoelectrics in Positioning
Description: The piezoelectric effect is often encountered in daily life. For example, in small butane cigarette or gas grill lighters, a lever applies pressure to a piezo-electric ceramic creating an electric ...
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Selecting the Proper Stepper Motor or Linear Actuator
Description: In order to select the proper motor several factors must be considered. Is linear or rotary motion required? Following is a list of some of the basic requirements to consider when choosing a motor. ...
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Stepper Motor Theory
Description: Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. A stepper motor converts electrical pulses into specific rotational movements. The movement created by each pulse is precise and repeatable, ...
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Vacuum Motors
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.Description: Operating a motor in a vacuum is often perceived as a design challenge. Among engineers, the problems - outgassing, contamination and temperature - are well known. What is less well known is that ...
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Wrap Spring Clutches: Basic Design
From: Warner Electric