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Tolomatic ERD electric actuators used in conveying system

Linear Actuators

Customer Challenge

Reduce maintenance costs and improve speed and precision of pallet layer former used in a variety of industries including washdown environments.

The Solution

ERD electric rod actuators in all-304 stainless steel with IP67 ingress protection replace in-house actuator solution. It reduced maintenance costs, increased speed, precision and equipment performance with programming flexibility.

For companies involved in food and beverage manufacturing or warehousing, fast and efficient conveying and palletizing systems are critical to success. Conveying systems not only move product from point A to point B, but include actuators that sort, divert, turn and help to automatically arrange containers into pallet layers. This increased automation is helping to reduce labour and lower costs while preventing damage to containers or their contents. A Tolomatic’s client in USA, supplying conveying systems, was looking to improve the speed and precision of its Series 7000 pallet layer[...]
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Posted: August 15, 2022
Coordinate Measuring Machines

Drives
Coordinate Measuring Machines

The Application:

Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) are used to measure geometrical attributes of objects for verified correctness. These metrology machines are typically 3- or 4-axes and usually include touch or optic probes to provide positional feedback. The machines can be manually controlled by an operator for data collection or automatically controlled for dimensional inspection use in real-time process quality control.

Motion Needs

X-Y-Z-Θ controlled motion for high-precision measuring

Customer Requirements

Be the new servo drive standard

A variety of motor and drive manufacturers needed replacement over many different machine models

A single solution desired for inclusivity within the many differnt existing controls

Targeted for highest performance, smallest size, lowest cost

High bandwidth with low phase lag for fastest possible probe response / lowest hysteresis

Smallest possible enclosure size for entire product range to help reduce overall[...]
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Posted: August 15, 2022
Ultrasonic food cutting using a food-grade electric actuator

Linear Actuators

Customer Challenge

A manufacturer of ultrasonic cutting equipment used in bakeries was looking for an electric solution to replace their current pneumatic process. Multiple sizes of bakery products needed to be cut with speed and in multiple positions. They were looking for a food-grade white epoxy paint actuator and required a fast delivery.

The Solution

A Tolomatic RSA actuator with a food-grade epoxy painted surface and stainless steel rod and fastener components was used.

Results:

The actuator provided the necessary positioning requirements for the bakery goods. In addition to the RSA, a food-grade epoxy paint B3W belt drive actuator was used to meet speed requirements on the vertical knife axis. The result was fast, uniform and smooth cuts. Tolomatic's fast delivery kept production on schedule.

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Posted: August 15, 2022
AMC Servo Drives for 3D printers

Drives
3D Printing Machines

The Application:

3D (three-dimensional) printing, also known as 3D fabrication, refers to methods and processes of creating, modeling, and/or prototyping various objects for further use or analysis. Various methods for the manufacturing of these objects will typically include polymers or metal powders. Starting with a computer-driven set of instructions, the machines ‘print’ successive layers of material while applying hardening source (UV light, lasers, etc.) until object formation is complete.

Motion Needs

Control of all X-Y-Z axes for dispensing head positioning and movement.

Customer Requirements

Same functionality over different models

Multiple machine variations and sizes

Varying motor sizes and power levels

Precision motion control

Customer-designed controller compatiblity

Traditional input commands for torque mode control

Reliable performance demands

Eliminate quality problems from previous motor and drive suppliers

Solutions Technology

ADVANCED Motion Controls'[...]
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Posted: August 15, 2022
Digital servo drive used on powerful robust vehicle

Drives

Background

The mobile robot is an innovative, two-wheeled, autonomous vehicle designed for delivery of heavy components. A unique feature is the capability to follow a line along magnetic tape for path guidance. This allows the robot to adjust dynamically to changing surface paths and continue to operate without interference.

The mobile robot uses Elmo's proprietary Solo Guitar intelligence to follow the line and accordingly adapt device behavior. If there is a deviation, Elmo's Solo Guitar compensates by adjusting the steering, which is done without using a multi-axis control module. The mobile robot can be used for a variety of load transfer operations and is especially suited to the automotive, packaging, aerospace and medical sectors.

The mobile robot implements a “master-follower” concept. A master motor outputs (emulates) the encoder of the “following” axis. This allows the “following” motor to use the master motor’s feedback, both as a reference and a target. Additionally, the on-board[...]
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Posted: August 15, 2022
Remotely Operated Vehicle

Drives
Remotely Operated Vehicle

The Application:

This proven, world renowned robot is an all-terrain ROV with high payload capacity and multiple attachment options designed to provide multiple mission support. In particular, by operating hundreds of meters away it enables reconnaissance activities as well as active surveillance for military, security and police forces alike and keeps operators directly out of any potential harm or danger.

Customer Requirements:

High efficiency expectation

Battery supplied, mobile operation needing 8+ hours duty / 7-day standby capability

≥98% efficiency to extend overall battery life

Motion experience assistance needed

Customer’s original experience was with other industries, not mobile robotics

In-house engineering initially had limited motion control knowledge

Small size and low weight considerations

Available space was at a premium

Portability key to overall design / use

Solutions Technology:

Engineer-to-engineer interaction

ADVANCED Motion Controls’ engineers[...]
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Posted: August 15, 2022