Motion Control and Automation
Episode # 61: Electric Actuators for Corrosive Environments
Wet environments may include caustic chemicals.? Sometimes all we have to do is protect the actuators.? Other times we have to modify the design a little bit or the materials used.? We take a look at the factors well ask about.
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Episode # 60: Electric Actuators for Clean Room Applications
Cleanroom applications have particular requirements for keeping the environment that they are in super clean in order to keep the products from being contaminated.? We discuss the various factors to consider in selecting the right actuator for the application.
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Centura and Centura Ultima Chamber Pneumatic Manifold Unboxing Video
This video shows an unboxing of the?Centura Ultima Chamber Pneumatic Manifold.
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Secomea Data Collection Cloud (DCC)
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How to Use the IAI Servo Press: Real Life Example
This video is going to show a short practical application of using two different modes with IAI servo press product. One will be speed control-holding load-or stopping at load-and speed control-stopping at distance-or keeping distance.
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Episode # 58: Electric Actuators with Custom Stroke Lengths
Looking for an electric actuator with a specific stroke length?? We discuss the feasibility of producing custom stroke lengths using various technologies.
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How to Use the IAI Servo Press, Mode 3: Speed Control - Load Stop
This video is going to show how to use the IAI Servo Press in the Speed Control - Holding Load mode.
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How to Use the IAI Servo Press, Mode 2: Speed Control - Distance Stop
This video is going to show how to use Intelligent Actuators Servo Press product in the press motion mode of Speed Control-Keeping Distance.
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Episode # 57: Customizing Electric Actuators
Have you found an actuator that you like that you want but it just does not quite have everything that you need?? Maybe you wish you could tweak it just a little bit?
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How to Use the IAI Servo Press, Mode 1: Speed Control-Position Stop
This video is going to show the details of using the servo press in the first of the position press modes which is “Speed Control-Keeping Position”.
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Overview of the 5 Program Steps in the IAI Servo Press Programming Cycle
This video is going to explain the five program steps in the IAI Servo Press programming cycle.
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Overview of the Robo Cylinder? Software for IAI Servo Press Product
This video is an overview of the Robo Cylinder? software that is used with Intelligent Actuator Servo Press product.
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Episode # 56: Why is My Stepper Motor Skipping Steps or Stalling?
Are you struggling in getting the performance from your servo motor that you are expecting?? We discuss how the servo drive configuration can adversely affect your servo motor performance.
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Episode # 55: How Servo Drive Configuration Can Limit Motor Performance
Are you struggling in getting the performance from your servo motor that you are expecting?? We discuss how the servo drive configuration can adversely affect your servo motor performance.
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Episode # 54: 5 vs 24-volt Logic for PLCs?
Should you use 5 or 24-volt logic with your devices and controllers?
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Episode #53: What Is The Difference Between Single-Ended and Differential Signals?
Find out the difference and why you’d use differential signals.
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Episode #52: Sinking vs Sourcing Explained
A useful topic to understand is the difference between “sinking” and “sourcing”.? You can use this for inputs and outputs and to make sure that your feedback is compatible with your electronics.
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Episode #51: Types of Feedback for Motion Control
Learn about different types, protocols, form factors and variations of feedback.
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Episode #50: Feedback Technologies for Motion Control Explained?
The Internet is already awash with just a ton of information about feedback, feedback technology, and new products.? So, I'm just going to provide you here with some basic terminology and technologies that most everyone in the industry refers to.
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Episode #49: What is Feedback in Motion Control?
We take a broader, more philosophical, look at what feedback is, the types, and where to put it.
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Episode #48: How to Select an Electric Motor Drive
We discuss five questions that typically should arise when trying to select a drive for a motor.
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Episode #47: How To Troubleshoot Servo Motors
We address the most common questions asked by customers who are not getting the performance they expect to from their servo motors.
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Episode #46: Types of Thermal Protection For Motors
The next step to understanding and solving performance problems that you may be having, like not getting enough torque or speed or burning up motors, is to understand the various thermal protection models that your drive and motor may have.
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Episode #45: Servo Motor Speed & Torque Curve Formulas Explained
We dive into the finer details of how speed/torque curves are created.
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