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Technical Support
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- Posted: November 12, 2014
A new 6 minute YouTube video from maxon motor ag
This video, by Dr. Urs Kafader of maxon motor ag, illustrates the selection of a DC servo motor winding for a given maxon motor type.
Click on the link below to view the YouTube Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvwiukrun3Y&list=TLYOK7sB2OyH0&index=4
Click on the link below to view the Maxon Motor Product Family.
https://www.electromate.com/products/?partner=1072297493
EDITORIAL... - Posted: November 02, 2014
Brushed vs Brushless DC motors. What you need to know.
A new 6 minute YouTube video from maxon motors ag
Click on the link below to view the YouTube Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvwiukrun3Y&list=TLYOK7sB2OyH0&index=4
Click on the link below to view the Maxon Motor Product Family.
https://www.electromate.com/products/?partner=1072297493
EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Warren Osak
sales@electromate.com... - Posted: October 23, 2014
Check out Manufacturing Automation’s MOTION CONTROL Technology Handbook to learn more about the latest products, technologies and solutions shaping the market....
Categories: Technical Support - Posted: October 06, 2014
Gearing products (components or housed gearboxes) are mechanical devices used to increase the output torque or change the speed (RPM) of a motor. They are also used for inertia matching between a load and a motor. The most common type of gearing product is a gearbox (or housed gearhead).
Most gearboxes are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass, however spur gearboxes can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. The orientation of the gear teeth plays a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. Straight gear teeth gearboxes are typically used in low-speed applications. These gearboxes can be noisy, and usually have lower overall efficiency. Helical gearboxes are typically used in high-speed applications...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: September 30, 2014
Authors: Robin Riley, Ann Keffer, Wayne Baron Galil Motion Control
Ethernet was developed in the 1970’s and was started being used commercially in the 1980’s. By the end of the 1980’s it was the dominant network technology. It was initially used to connect computer systems and peripherals in a Local Area Network (LAN) and quickly evolved to be the protocol used for Wide Area Networks (WAN). Then came the world-wide web and the incorporation of the internet into every aspect of communication.
In the mid to late 1990’s, Ethernet’s popularity spread to control systems. The engineering team here at Galil Motion Control determined Ethernet was a viable protocol in 1999 and introduced its first Ethernet Motion Controller. Even today, Ethernet is the most popular method of network communication in control systems.
Before Ethernet
Before Ethernet was considered viable... - Posted: September 08, 2014
When you need to specify a linear actuator, you want to do it right. Some basic decisions come first. Like electric or pneumatic. See Tolomatic’s recent blogpost for an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic versus electric linear actuators.
If electric is selected, you’ll next need to decide if a rod or rodless linear actuator is the best choice. Tolomatic offers both types of electric linear actuator, so you can count on us for motion control advice and application expertise.Selection tips
Here are our tips for specifying the right electric linear actuator for the task.
1. Calculate size for...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: September 01, 2014
3 minute YouTube Video from Groschopp
This Tech Tip video offers engineers a quick guide to Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Commutation. Understanding BLDC Commutation and how to read a BLDC Timing Diagram for Hall Switches allows engineers to properly control their BLDC motor.
Click on the image below to view this 3 minute video
Tags: Groschopp, Electromate, PMDC, PMDC Motor, AC Motor, DC Motor, AC Gearmotor, DC Gearmotor, Right Angle Gearmotor, Fractional HP Motor, Fractional HP Gearmotor - Posted: August 21, 2014
Reprint of March 27, 2014, article by Josh Bellefeuille Sales Application Engineer at Kollmorgen
There are a number of situations that call for crossing over and replacing an existing motor with a newer servo. These can include: product obsolescence, cost savings, lead time issues, or upgrading to newer technology. The specifics of each application could lead to an endless number of important factors to consider. In this post I will try to (briefly) identify those that are most common and their correct order of concern.
1. Healthy Motivations
Whatever the reason for a replacement situation, it is important to understand (and never forget!) the most...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: August 19, 2014
When applying DC motors to any type of application, temperature effects need to be considered in order to properly apply the motor. Performance will change as the motor temperature changes. When reviewing DC motor curves, the user needs to ask the question “Do these curves represent performance of the motor at room temperature, or do these curves illustrate performance at the maximum rated temperature?” Depending on the temperature and the required operating point on the motor curve, the performance difference between “cold” and “hot” conditions can be significant.
Click on the link below to download this White Paper.
https://www.engineeringwhitepapers.com/companies/haydon-kerk/temperature-effects-motor-performance/
Tags: Motor Performance, Servo Motor, BLDC Motor, Electric Motor, Temperature EffectsCategories: Technical Support