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News Release from: Montech | Subject: Servoline positioners
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 September 2001
Servo systems are easy to install and
operate
Don't worry if you have never used a servo system before, Montech's Servoline positioners are incredibly easy to install and operate.
Don't worry if you have never used a servo system before, Montech's Servoline positioners are incredibly easy to install and operate Each system comes complete with the linear axis, servo motor, servo controller, cables, connectors, software and manuals - which is why the Servoline range is described as a Plug-and-drive concept
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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'Programming' the Servoline units is simply a matter of using the software to define the start and stop positions, and the acceleration, speed and deceleration for each movement.
The motion profiles can then be stored in memory and called as and when required.
Positional repeatability is excellent, with +/-0.01mm being achieved even with the maximum load and speed.
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The two can also be combined - either by Montech or by the customer - to create a two-axis pick-and-place handling system.
The company can also offer an extensive range of grippers, rotary joints, linear axes and other handling components for attaching to the servo axes.
Horizontal Servoline positioners are available with strokes ranging from 100 to 300mm, all of which are capable of carrying a payload of 12kg.
The maximum speed is 1000mm/s and the maximum acceleration is 6.5m/s2.
Vertical units are supplied with strokes of 100 or 200mm and a maximum payload of 5kg.
While the maximum speed is the same, the maximum acceleration is slightly higher at 7.5m/s2.
Montech uses telescopic aluminium extrusions to provide the necessary stiffness and light weight, with the inner extrusion supported on precision ground steel rods and rollers that can be adjusted to give zero play.
Drive comes from an AC servo motor and a recirculating ball spindle, and positional feedback is provided by a built-in resolver.
When the controller is being programmed, a PC can be connected directly to the standard RS232 port.
However, optional cards are available so that the controller can communicate via the Profibus-DP, CANopen or SERCOS protocols, making it simple to integrate the controller within a larger automation system.
The Servoline products are fully compatible with Montech's Quick-Set aluminium framework system, as well as the comprehensive range of automation components.
Note that specials can be developed rapidly if the standard products cannot fulfil a particular need.
In common with other Montech products, the Servoline units - whether standard or special - come with a two-year warranty.
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