How Precision Motion Control Enables Automation?
Height, width, depth, and time are the four dimensions of the automation world. Motion control — the regulation of position, speed, and acceleration is necessary when machinery accurately positions an object in a specific location. More than most other fields, motion control fabricates objects for specialized applications.
Previously impractical use cases suddenly become conceivable when digital information is converted into precise physical movements. Applications, including sophisticated robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), battery-operated medical devices, additive manufacturing, and prosthetics, benefited from introducing Industry 4.0 due to this development. The manufacturing machinery must be controlled with extreme precision for each application.
Therefore, more than just converting data into movement is needed for these applications to place parts and translate digital information into physical motion accurately. We will review the medical and industrial automation application requirements, discuss precise motion control, and highlight high-performance product recommendations for each.
Precision Motion Control
In precision motion control, stepper motors position the machine’s moving parts. A stepper motor is used in open-loop systems to translate the electric control signal into the exact rotational position of the shaft. Engineers provide a check feature to measure the shaft’s location more precisely. To enable variance correction, the measurement instrument transmits dimensional data back to the controller for comparison with the setpoint. Closed-loop communication is described as two-way.
One of the most well-known uses for high-precision motion handling is CNC machining, but other applications like desktop manufacturing and 3D printing also profit from tighter tolerances. Three other industries that benefit from high-precision motion handling include:
• Automated assembly lines.
• Pick-and-place machines.
• Inspection equipment that feeds data back to the controller.
Labs function more efficiently with precision motion handling, and warehouses gain greater operational efficiency. In addition, this control enhances aspects of product cost caused by inefficiencies, such as:
• Resonance
• Battery life
• Audible noise
• Heat loss and power consumption
• Diagnostics without sensors
High-Precision Application
We developed products that address the performance challenges in medical and industrial automation.
Medical
Pumps and ophthalmic equipment, for example, require precise control at low speeds. Applications such as tissue analysis, blood centrifugation, and liquid handling offer chances for a low-speed, low-vibration precision solution. Ineffective current conversion in the motor causes the component to heat up, fail the system, or initiate an automated shutoff. Additionally, by adjusting the acceleration profile, system administrators can enhance accuracy and smooth out the movements of machine components.
Industrial
Product development for industrial applications is driven by productivity and throughput. Our sophisticated diagnostics and networked drives enable an intelligent factory as motion control advances. By producing building blocks that system designers can utilize to construct the most effective, specific solution for their needs, the technology is strong enough to apply to standalone applications and networks. Kensington Laboratory offers the best solution for XY precision stage to cater to different manufacturing industries.
Final Words
Two significant macro industries, medical and industrial automation, were changed by precision control. The key to both is precision motion control. It also greatly reduces the tolerance of automatic movement to increase precision while improving the performance of vibration, energy efficiency, noise, and smoothness of motion.
