Advanced Motion Systems Inc.

Advanced Motion Systems Inc.
Advanced Motion Systems, Inc.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

What You Need to Know About Brushless Servo Motors and What Are its Uses?

The invention of brushless servo motors, has helped in the evolution of newer technologies of today. Without their use, it would have been difficult to run these newer technologies the way they do. They are quite efficient and simple and without them it would have been tough to run machines. Lot of mystery is there about the motor itself and how it can be used?

Brushless Servo Motors

Let us discuss here some of the biggest benefits associated with the servo motors:
  1. According to research, it is supposed to be about 15% more efficient in comparison to other type of motors. 
  2. Its engine uses an "error sense", function that automatically corrects the performance of any mechanism that is not performing properly. 
  3. A car window is an example of an “error sense” in action. The engine is used to control the windows when winding up or down but, if there is an obstruction in the way of glass, then it sends a signal either to stop or reverse the winding. 
  4. The servo motor not only ensures the safety of the machine that it is powering, it also helps to aid our safety too.
  5. This amazing safety feature is reason behind the increasing use of brushless servo motors in a wide range of industries, specifically in engineering and manufacturing applications. A gantry crane is its best example. This machine is used to correct its own performance whenever it encounters any problem and requires precise movements to move and lift overly heavy objects. 
  6. The introduction of motor with its increased speed helps to complete tasks with less occurrence of errors (as the engine has been specifically programmed).
  7. The servo motors do not find any usage in many portable devices and it is believed that only after few more years this will be possible.
  8. If you are looking for a portable electric motor that can offer a similar "error sense" to the engine, you will have to go for brushless DC motors to solve your problems.
You can find such sorts of brushless servo motors used in weapons that need to have location co-ordinates programmed into them. If you need one for a larger machine, such as a car or a crane, then the use of a servo motor is one of the safest option.

Monday, March 12, 2018

Insight into Types of Stepper Motor and Its Important Benefits

Stepper motor is an electrical motor used without brushes and is very different from the DC motors. These motors are used for various applications that include commercial and industrial purposes. This is one of the most unique variety of motors that can function properly in any environment. It has been widely used for various purposes that involves low cost, simple construction and high reliability. It is also called as the digital version of the electrical motor and offers better performance at a lower speed. 

High-Performance Step Motors  - AMS
High-Performance Step Motors

Top benefits of using the stepper motors are listed as follows:

  1. Even at the standstill position the motor has full power if the windings are energized.
  2. The rotational angle and the input pulse of the motor are directly proportional to one another.
  3. The stepper motor is very much reliable as it does not have any contact brushes. Also, the durability of the motor is dependent on the bearing of the motor.
  4. These motors are responsive to the functions that are included in the motor such as start, reverse and stop.
  5. These motors can very well function in low speed and different types of rotational speeds can be achieved by these.

Different Types of Stepper Motors

Fundamentally there are three varieties of step motors that include the hybrid, variable reluctance and permanent magnet.
  • The hybrid motors are the most efficient type of motor and are widely being used for various commercial purposes that include CD players, printers and so forth. These motors have also been used for the scientific and industrial applications. 
  • The permanent magnet stepper consists of a permanent magnet rotor that is cylindrical in shape and is often used in the computer printers for advancing papers. The rotor also has a permanent magnet that is there with numerous poles.
  • The variable reluctance motor consists of a rotor that has a soft iron cylinder that has protruding poles. It is one of the most inexpensive variety of stepper or AC motor that is used today. It has less complicated functionality that is widely used in various applications.
Step Servo Motors have been specifically designed to pair with the drivers to create motor and drive combinations that can outperform the traditional step motor systems. It is a premium, two-phase, hybrid step motor that is built with an integral high-resolution feedback device. The performance gains that are achieved by using stepper motors in combination with the drivers include high peak torque ranges used for faster acceleration and provide greater machine throughput.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

An Insight into Automation and Robotics

In the industrial sector the Robotic automation has become quite popular. At the start many of us might feel it a daunting task but the robotic solutions have come up with many benefits.

Robotics is an industrial automation that refers to both automation and robotics and is more aligned towards controlling the physical processes. To automate any tasks within any industrial process it uses the physical machines and control systems. One such an example is the autonomous factory.

What Is Robotics?

Robots are the programmable machines that can perform series of actions autonomously, or semi-autonomously and do have an interface with the physical world via the use of sensors and actuators. They are reprogrammable and flexible enough in comparison to the single-function machines.
The collaborative robots can carry out the tasks in the same manner as the humans do. 

Difference between Automation and Robotics?

Automation — Automation is the replacement of a human to do certain tasks. It makes the use of computer software, machines or other technology to perform various human tasks. They can perform various automation types ranging from simple to amazingly unique and from fully mechanical to virtual.

Robotics — Robotics is a branch of engineering that integrates multiple disciplines to design, build, program and use robotic machines.
There are many crossovers between the two of them. Robots can also be used in manufacturing to automate the physical tasks. 

Why Use Robotic Automation?

The very first step towards the implementation of robotic solutions is to determine why there is any need to automate it. There are various reasons for going for the automation process:
  • Improves the safety in the workplace
  • Maximizes productivity
  • Reduces downtime
  • Improves quality and efficiency
  • Boosts your agility to respond to consumer demands
  • Can be used even for product customization.

To implement a robotic automation solution depends totally on how well you have understood your application's needs, and what is that you want to achieve by automation of certain processes. This dictates the automation equipment usage type and how it can be deployed.

If you choose the best automation solutions that are smart, simple, innovative, and fully leverage technology then you can certainly create significant business efficiencies to provide great benefits to employees and customers.

The robotic solutions in New York have found extensive usage in solving the business problems with creative concepts and innovative solutions that can easily be integrated into all types and sizes of production.