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Predictive maintenance and operation status is monitored using our unique AI technology, Maisart, and the servo amplifiers detects signs of machine failure.
The EM-A series is a magnet motor with a newly developed rotor structure that satisfies the efficiency class IE5 for variable speed motors, ensures a speed fluctuation rate of 1:1,000, close to that of a servo motor, and realizes 200-pulse positioning precision without a pulse encoder.
In mechanical engineering, backlash (sometimes called lash, play, or slop) is a clearance or lost motion in a mechanism caused by gaps between parts. It can also be defined as an angle or distance through which any part of a mechanical system may move in one direction without applying force or motion to the next part.
Introducing IAI's Compact ELECYLINDER® Application Example - Printing Process Line for Cover Parts.
Mitsubishi Electric has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube.
This video will illustrate how to control an IAI RCP actuator with an RCON Gateway Ethernet IP interface from the PLC.
This video will illustrate how to use the DAQMaster utility from Autonics to set up the Ethernet/IP coupler ARIO-C-EI with couple digital inputs slice as well as digital output slice.
This video will illustrate how to connect to the Beijer PLC XP325 using the BCS tool which is the Beijer development tool through Ethernet cable.
CC-Link IE TSN is the key to realizing real-time communication in manufacturing systems utilizing TCP/IP-compatible Ethernet‑based networks.
This video will illustrate how to set up an Autonics ARIO-C-EI Ethernet/IP Coupler to communicate to an Omron N Series PLC.
The entire spectrum of automation is utilized in the production of battery systems.
PATLITE introduces the WIO wireless system. This Bluetooth enabled system allows for remote indication and monitoring. Working as a pair, the transmitter and receiver combination allows an operator to trigger a light and notify personnel from up to 400 meters (with built in relay function).
Using Mitsubishi’s GOT HMIs with their VFDs makes seeing the status and changing the settings much easier.
Configuring a Swivellink mounting arm for machine vision cameras, lights, sensors.
V2A039 TM AI Cobot - Cobot Machine Tending Solution ft.SINTA.
TM AI Cobot - Feeding System Application ft. Ars Automation
TM Palletizing Operator is an all-in-one solution exclusively designed for palletizing automation.
Automated Robotic Sanding ft. FerRobotics.
TM AI Cobot - Visual Inspection Product Traceability.
The e-RT3 Plus is a platform with durability, versatility, and practicality that is ideal for IoT and AI adoption at manufacturing sites.
The future is here: introducing the AI Cobot Techman Robot. Native AI enging with robot arm and vision.
This video will illustrate how to set up Internet/IP communication to communicate between IAI RCON Ethernet/IP Gateway to an Omron N series PLC using the IA-OS utility.
This video will illustrate how to set up Internet/IP communication to communicate between IAI RCON Ethernet/IP Gateway to an Omron N series PLC using the IAI Parameter Configuration Tool.
Check out Norgren's latest Transforming Tooling project: this customer's tool has 16 arms, and is able to move to multiple configurations!
In a changing world that is experiencing rapidly evolving demands for fulfillment customizations, Norgren is finding that their customers struggle to automate their systems to handle a high mix of products in palletizing and packaging operations.
Techman Robot is a leading brand of collaborative robots. We have the built-in vision and a native AI engine for robots to see.
This video illustrates how to set up the Baumer Vision System Smart camera using a VeriSens application suite.
Are you having trouble with your pneumatic valve banks on CVD, PVD, ETCH, and other 20+ year-old tools? Troubles such as EV failures and CDA leaks, obsolescence, and low airflow due to smaller Cv's? Are you tired of the midnight phone calls because your electric valves are failing? Well, Valin has the solution!
Introducing Cobot Intelligence's new standalone cabinet door sanding solution.
Valin and Mitsubishi Electric joined forces to bring the latest automation solutions to our customers in Arizona on August 7th. On board the mobile showroom customers saw the latest technology in PLCs, drives, CNCs, motion control, HMIs, energy monitoring and management, industrial robots, and connectivity for MES and ERP applications.
This video is a demonstration on how to setup IAI RCON Ethernet/IP Gateway to communicate with a PLC
The Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (SHA), combines the best features of hydraulic power with the precision of servo control used in screw-type electro-mechanical actuators, without the inherent disadvantages of those approaches.
A local public utility district has a freshwater collection tank that sometimes fills rapidly and other times slowly. At times the main pump could not keep up. Watch to see the solution.
This video will illustrate how the Omron PLC works with a Beijer HMI model X2 base 7 which is the 7 inch screen. So what I have right here is I'm simulating the page on the IX developer.
This video illustrates how to set up the Beijer HMI, X2Base7 to communicate to an Omron C series PLC such as CP1L, CJ, CS1 and many other old C series PLC.
SolaHD™ power quality solutions equipment by Emerson is a comprehensive line of products that stretches from entrances to load points, to communications networks throughout facilities, making our total power quality solutions indispensable.
Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
In addition to providing solid inductive sensing, our newest inductive sensors deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of Balluff’s Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS).
Welcome to Acromags Signal Conditioning Selection Guide Video. As a business with many helpful products to offer, we know it can be difficult to find which one you need.
Welcome to Acromags Signal Conditioning Selection Guide Video. As a business with many helpful products to offer, we know it can be difficult to find which one you need.
Acromag Signal Conditioning Selection Guide Video.
Welcome to Acromag's Signal Conditioning Selection Guide Video.
Rollon’s Telescopic slides are robust while maintaining precision. They can handle the abusive life of reusable packaging automation with the accuracy needed for robotic inter
This video is an example of the Rollon automated storage application.
This video is an example of the Rollon generator application.
This video is an example of the Rollon automated fresh food storage application.
This video is an example of the Rollon generator slideout airport FBO and GSE application.
This video is an example of the Rollon microscope rail application.
This video is an example of the Rollon operating table base application.
This video is an example of the Rollon test tube filling application example.
This video is an example of the Rollon transfer application example.
This video is an example of the Rollon waterjet cutting application example.
This video is an example of the Rollon xray application.
With the Industrial Internet of Things and digitization, opportunities to improve business performance are almost endless.
Emerson's Jan Grasedieck explains in this video how manufacturers can use IIoT solutions and analytics software to gain actionable insights to improve productivity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
In this video, IIoT experts explain the types of actionable insights Emerson can give you during one of their Digital Transformation workshops, providing guidance and potential outcomes to benefit your business.
In this video, Emerson's expert from their Fluid Control & Pneumatics Mobile Event explains how IIoT solutions enable customers to do predictive maintenance and improve throughput and energy efficiency.
In this Bringing the Bits Together video, Emerson's Amit Patel and Jason Maderic discuss how the TopWorx predictive valve maintenance solutions help customers navigate the world of Digital Transformation to improve areas around production, energy, emissions, reliability, and safety.
Dorner's precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors provide efficient, non-contact zoning for small & light-load assembly automation applications. They feature a clean, open roller design and are ISO Class 4 approved for cleanrooms.
Dorner 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet Systems are modular, dual belt pallet systems for automation assembly.
Dorner FlexMove conveyors are available as completed conveyor systems for fast and simple, installation, or as parts for flexibility in design.
Dorner Flexmove Conveyors are ideal for part handling, tight spaces, buffering, accumulation and elevation changes. They're perfect for processing, packaging, assembly automation, medical, life sciences and more!
Dorner Lift gate conveyors are a popular solution for creating safe and fast walk-through access to maximize usable space. Take a look at this video to see some of Dorner's lift gate conveyors in action.
Dorner Manufacturing presents DTools, the industry's leading tool for complete conveyor design.
Dorner 2200 Series low profile, high performance fabric and modular belt conveyors feature a high speed nose bar transfer option, a durable single piece frame design, universal T-slots, and a wide range of belting and guiding options.
Dorner's precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors provide efficient, non-contact zoning for medium & heavy load assembly automation applications.
Along with monitoring points for pressure, level, and flow, a chemical manufacturer has up to 500 temperature measurement points; both thermocouple and RTD, scattered throughout their process.
This 7-axis articulated robot demonstration exclusively utilizes the AZ Series family of motors and actuators and driven by Oriental Motor's new AZ Mini driver.
Support Arm Systems can adapt machines to different angles and accommodate height variations of an operator, insuring efficient and productive performance. All system components for rotating, tilting, swiveling, raising and lowering are combined to provide flexibility.
An affordable SCARA robot IXP series with stepper motors. Utilizes technology from the PowerCON 150 (PCON-CA) controller for high performance at lower cost.
Introducing the modular automation line of products from Oriental Motor. Modular automation is a rapidly expanding form of automation where traditional assembly lines are transformed into modular assembly lines using automation products designed for DC power or battery input.
The 221 Series from Wago – Flexible, Fast and Safe.
This video will illustrate how to setup camming with IAI EtherCAT Motion with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.
This video shows how to setup pneumatics EtherNet/IP G3 with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.
The Valin Dual Ported Exhaust kit works with any manifold that includes the AVENTICS™ AV03 valves.
This video will illustrate how to set up Aventics 580 Ethernet IP DLR with Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.
Check out the new and improved Balluff Demo Van. Complete with an array of products featuring safety, IO-Link, RFID, metalworking, level sensing, and more. Keep an eye out in your area for the demo van as it travels across the US.
This short video is going to show how to change the IP address of the network card on your PC.
What a servo system is, why it is needed and the variations of their configurations.
We work through a basic actuator sizing example with basic requirements to show what the process is like.
When a stepper motor makes a move from one step to the next, the rotor doesn't immediately stop. the rotor actually passes the final position, is drawn back, passes the final in the opposite direction and continues to move back and forth until it finally comes to a rest. We call this "ringing" and it occurs every single step the motor takes.
The AlphaStep AZ Series stepper motors offers high efficiency, low vibration and incorporates our newly developed Mechanical Absolute Encoder for absolute-type positioning without battery back-up or external sensors to buy.
This video will illustrate how to set up an IAI RCON EtherCAT Motion with an Omron Machine Automation Controllers N series PLC.
Flat type stepper motors are light weight and reduce footprint for applications where space is limited, such as an index table. Both round-shaft and geared versions are available.
Equipped with Oriental Motor's compact reflective encoder technology, these stepper motors can provide feedback for motor position, speed, and direction for high accuracy closed loop operation. See how they can help in a diverting conveyor application.
The electromagnetic brake is located in the back and operates separately from the motor.
High resolution type stepper motors double the full step resolution of standard motors and provides smoother rotation as well as better stop accuracy. See how they can help in a dispensing and an imaging application.
IXA High Speed SCARA with DDA Small Parts Pick and Place 00005 00006 Blur
Avoiding unnecessary downtime is critical and part of keeping operations running as efficiently as possible is having a good handle on the inventory required. From valves and gauges to sensors and filters, there is a multitude of different parts and pieces of equipment associated with an industrial environment.
These are the four most important questions to ask when selecting either a servo or stepper motor for your application: speed, torque, inertia and power.
When sizing a motor, what is the load-to-motor inertia ratio? And why does it matter? What is an acceptable value?
What is the difference between a direct drive and worm-gear driven rotary stage? Which is better?
This short video is going to show how to change the IP address of the network card on your PC.
Understanding the blend of electric and hydraulic technologies.
This video will illustrate how to set up an RCON EtherCAT Gateway with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.
How a hydraulic actuator is similar, yet different, from pneumatic actuators.
How a pneumatic actuator moves, creates force, various types and constructions, what is required in a system, and the pros and cons.
The basics of what an electric or electromechanical actuator is and the various technologies that this encompasses.
This video is going to show how to connect an Aventics AES Ethernet IP bus coupler with an Omron CJ PLC with Ethernet IP.
This short video is going to show how to use Intelligent Actuator’s “speed control-holding incremental load” motion mode on the IAI servo press product.
Linear motor actuators are great…but we hesitate before using them in vertical applications. We discuss why and what some solutions are.
xplosive materials and flammable gases can be a danger, especially if the equipment could ignite it. So there are certain things we want to take a look at and understand for the actuators.
Multi-axis applications, applications where two or more actuators are connected together, do not necessarily need customized actuators. But, we do a lot of engineering on how they go together. We discuss factors and lessons to learn.
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 we’ll ask about.
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.
This video shows an unboxing of the Centura Ultima Chamber Pneumatic Manifold.
DCC makes it easy to monitor and compare data collected from all devices. Start improving productivity with Secomea cloud solution!
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”.
Looking for an electric actuator with a specific stroke length? We discuss the feasibility of producing custom stroke lengths using various technologies.
This video is going to show how to use the IAI Servo Press in the “Speed Control - Holding Load” mode.
This video is going to show how to use Intelligent Actuator’s “Servo Press” product in the press motion mode of “Speed Control-Keeping Distance”.
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?
This video is going to explain the five program steps in the IAI Servo Press programming cycle.
this video is an overview of the Robo Cylinder® software that is used with Intelligent Actuator Servo Press product.
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.
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.
Should you use 5 or 24-volt logic with your devices and controllers?
This video is going to go over how to use the simulation feature in the G9SP configuration software.
Find out the difference and why you’d use differential signals.
Learn about different types, protocols, form factors and variations of feedback.
This video will teach you how to install the NF3 Interlock Kit to a Centura Gas Box Pneumatic Manifold.
We take a broader, more philosophical, look at what feedback is, the types, and where to put it.
We discuss five questions that typically should arise when trying to select a drive for a motor.
We address the most common questions asked by customers who are not getting the performance they expect to from their servo 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.
To size and select a servo motor, understanding the speed/torques is crucial. We discuss the basics as well as address typical questions that arise.
We dive into the finer details of how speed/torque curves are created.
Linear motors are linear version of rotary motors… but typically are the same technology as brushless servo motors. We look at the basic structure of a few different designs.
Valin has engineered a drop-in pneumatic manifold replacement that is a perfect solution for your aging fleet of Endura SVD Slit Valve 0010-20052 & 0010-70297 tools. The AC-150-2321 pneumatic manifold comes as a complete kit for ease of installation.
Piezo motors are an entirely different type of electric motor. We look at the basic structure and how they operate.
Steppers motors are a specific type of synchronous electric motors. We look at the basic structure of them and what makes a stepper motor a stepper motor.
Machine tending is the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant using robotic automation systems.
Brushless servo motors are a specific type of synchronous electric motors. We look at few different designs and compare them.
In this video is going to discuss why you would use a safety PLC instead of using safety monitoring relays for your machine safeguarding.
In this video we're going to go into the more sophisticated topics of feedback and the different types of motors and how to control them.
John Brokaw helps us learn the difference between these types of motors plus how AC Induction and servo motors fit in.
We address the basics of what an electric motor is.
This short video will help you do your first pick and place application with the TM Series robot.
This video adds to the program created in the video for manual pick and place to make it so that the robot can find the part and pick it up using the integrated vision system.
This video will show how to go through the calibration steps for the Omron TM Robot equipped with integrated vision system. Performing the calibration creates a workspace that is used in creating the vision work flow.
This video has a collection of tips for using the robot and the TMFlow programming software.
This video shows how you can program a TM Series Robot to do waypoints.
HMI to controller communication may be one of the biggest surprises in your project to over-come. Here are some factors to consider.
This video illustrates actuators performing circular interpolation using IAI RCP6 actuators, MCON EtherCAT Motion Controller, and Omron Machine Automation Controller N-series PLC.
For my 30th episode, I thought I'd celebrate by sharing a little bit of the goofs and fun and laughter and jokes and frustration that we've had along the way in making the first 29 episodes.
On the surface, converting fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic) actuators to electric actuators is simple. And it can be. But, there are a few things that I've run into that tend to hold things up that you may want to be aware of right off the bat.
How well a linear actuator performs in its straightness and flatness is highly dependent upon its Abbe Error…that is the angular error caused by the rolling, pitching and yawing of the carriage as it moves. But, why does it change the performance…and by how much?
Fusing the Power of Hydraulics with the Precision of Servo Control SMART Hydraulics Actuators (SHA) for the Metal forming industry.
The PLx is a handheld device used for safety professionals to help validate the safety equipment on industrial machinery.
Valin’s Bruce Ng continues the conversation on what happens to the lifespan of an actuator when important moment-loading information is omitted in Episode 25.
We've talked about loading and moment loading and what we need to know in order to size and select an actuator properly. Interestingly enough, what we do as Application Engineers is to help you fill in all the gaps, all the what-you-don’t-knows. So, I've asked one of our Senior Application Engineers, Kent Martins, to go through a sizing and show you what he does.
Technology is changing so rapidly these days that we can be constantly feeling behind. The terms IIoT and Industry 4.0 are being thrown around way too easily. I've been looking for a one-size-fits-all solution for customers I talk to, but it just does not seem to exist. Even at the oil wells, which seems like the most cookie-cutter of all applications, there just is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
What happens if you use the incorrect terminology? What if you say “accuracy” but need “repeatability”? We interview Ray Marquiss in Episode 23 to find out.
The Special Gripper SCG is particularly suitable for handling thin, porous and sensitive workpieces. The high volume flow of the gripper ensures secure holding even with porous material or workpieces that do not cover the entire suction surface.
How do you mitigate your risks when sizing, selecting and designing mechanics? How do you decide whether to make or buy your mechanics? Here are some considerations.
You may be at the point of looking at adding feedback to your mechanics in order to make them more precise or to capture some of the errors I discussed last episode in Episode 20. But, you may also be wondering about some of the problems that can cause.
I have a question for you: Do you embrace linear encoders? Or do you avoid them whenever possible? Or are you wondering what a linear encoder even is? After all this sizing and selecting of mechanics, and even designing your own mechanics, you might be considering putting a feedback device on there and whether you should or not.
LOSTPED is an acronym where LOSTPED stands for Load, Orientation, Speed, Travel, Precision, Environment and Duty Cycle. But, what does it REALLY mean?
Frameless Kit Motors are the ideal solution for machine designs that require high performance in small spaces. Kit motors allow for direct integration with a mechanical transmission device, eliminating parts that add size and complexity. Use of Frameless Kit Motors results in a smaller, more reliable motor package.
Valin is at ATX West February 11-13, 2020. Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA.
In this video you will see just a few of Valin’s custom engineered solutions. A complete list of solutions includes integrated automation, electrical subassemblies, motion control subassemblies, robotic solutions, custom gantry systems, custom server solutions, control panels, valve assemblies, nitrogen generators, filtration systems, and custom heating solutions.
Are you implementing automation at your company? Do you need technical education and expert advice to make major business decisions? Whether you're an engineer working in aerospace, a C-suite executive in manufacturing, or any other type of professional looking for solutions to streamline operations, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West will give you the education and connections needed to make the right choices for your projects or business.
A common topic when putting together a motion control system and a gantry is whether to use end-of-travel limit switches, home sensors or absolute encoders. This really depends upon the application. So, let's talk about the pros and cons.
When we size, select, and design gantry systems such as this one, we must make sure that we take into account the whole framing that this is going to be mounted on.
You cannot just start on the mechanics, pick the motors, pick the drives, pick the controls, pick the HMI. First you must understand everything all together. Since we're talking about mechanics, there's a few things we need to kind of jump on right off the bat. To figure out the holistic approach, there's a lot more to it.
One of the things that can really trip people up with sizing and selecting a gantry system is whether they need one or two motors for the X and X-prime. In this video we will shed some light on this topic.
A very important factor to keep in mind when sizing your gantry system is the cable management and cable lengths you'll need. If you think about it, we're going to need cables to span throughout every axis of motion.
Back in Episode 6, I explained to you the different types of linear mechanics. This included ballscrews, belt & pulleys, linear motors and even rack & pinion. I get the question all the time: which linear mechanics do I use?
After taking a break from mechanics for a few episodes, we're returning to the idea of a gantry. But, you may wonder what a gantry looks like. For an explanation of that, we're going to turn to Valin’s own Michael Reynaud with a special animation by Valin’s Cassidy in order to show you what a gantry looks like.
I am continuing my conversation with you about EMC installation. We talked about electrical noise, where it comes from and how we control it. We talked about the reasons for Mains filters. Now I'm going to talk a little bit about how to select Mains filters and unfortunately, it's a real black art.
In this video, we'll show you how to set up and get motion from IAI's Elecylinder.
Continuing on talking about electrical noise, I often times have suggested mains filters to customers and they say, “Well I'm not shipping my system to Europe so I don't need it.” But there are very good reasons for putting a mains filter on your system even when you're not shipping it to Europe. Let's take a look at this.
Today we're taking a break from all the mechanical topics we've been talking about and let's talk about an electrical one: electrical noise.
What is specmanship? Why do we care? Well, in case you haven’t noticed, the catalog specs are not always straight forward as they appear. Let's look at a couple examples.
The AlphaStep AZD-K Stepper Motor Drivers offer 24/48 VDC input voltage, high functionality and closed loop control.
Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease.
We're continuing to talk about terminology and this time we're talking about rotary mechanics. I’m Corey Foster of Valin Corporation. Let's talk about this.
This overview will help you to understand the differences between industrial automation manufacturers, representatives, distributors and integrators…and who you want to reach out to for help.
You may be wondering what the main components are that you need to make a motion control system. What are the minimum number of components you need?
Before we dive into the meat of the matter of sizing and selecting mechanics, there are some basic concepts we need to understand: namely the force, torque, moment, inertia, and axes of motion.
As we dive further into sizing and selecting mechanics, there are a couple of terms that are extremely important in understanding the requirements of an application.
We're continuing on with talking about some of the basic terminology and things you need to know in order to be able to size your own mechanics and gantry. We cover motion requirements and a summary at the end of the last several episodes.
We've been talking about a lot of different basic terminology. Now we're going to talk about just some basic types of linear mechanics.
As you may know, electric actuators provide a lot of benefits over pneumatic actuators. For example, you may be able to carry out different stroke lengths using software, or hardware such as a programmable logic controller (PLC). However, some electric actuators only come pre-programmed with two ‘stroke-length’ positions, intending to be cost effective without the software or hardware requirement.
Check out Parker's virtual reality demo showcasing a working manufacturing floor and a product showroom where you can interact with a full host of their products.
The new 2-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor CVD Driver offers superior performance and value and is ideal for OEM or single axis machines. T
The Iwaki Pump Engineering Team, originators and holders of many pump patents, proudly introduces their newest design innovation. After years of thorough testing and successful operation, Iwaki Air has now completely re-designed the Air Motor to include the new Looped C Spring Spool.
Corey Foster demonstrates how Valin's products and services can tie into the concept of the Industrial Internet of Things.
Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 models have the ability to monitor temperature, humidity and vibration, and can accommodate virtually any industry-standard external sensors.
This system produces frames by bonding resin parts. A total of four locations are bonded. Adhesive is applied to the end faces of resin frame parts. Then, the end faces of the frame parts are pressed together to be joined.
This system rolls hexagonal socket head setscrews (hereinafter referred to as "setscrews"). Air cylinders are used to introduce material to the rolling machine and remove processed setscrews from the machine.
A loader/unloader for a press machine that produces lids for cans. It loads the material in the material feeder to the press machine and unloads the pressed products to the product chute.
Reduced line operating hours by approx. 25% due to vibration-free stopping and high-speed operation Improvements achieved by electric linear actuators
Changing the speed during movement to reduce the cycle time by 20%. Cardboard boxes containing CDs travel on a conveyor. There are five different types of cardboard boxes, and each type contains different CDs. Boxes are sorted by type and transferred onto five product conveyors.
A simple system configuration to reduce the cycle time by 44%. Material, round bars, are checked for outer diameter before a process of rolling machine.
This system removes burrs around holes drilled in a pulley*1. Eight locations are deburred. The deburring brush attached to the motorized spindle*2 is used to remove the burrs along the edge of holes.
STOBER, a recognized leader in reliable engineering and uncompromised support. Their gearboxes for motion control and power transmission applications are built on German engineering and are specified, assembled, painted and shipped right here in Kentucky. But the true mark of reliability is proven over time.
Introducing the CT4 Cartesian Robot, a high speed cartesian pick and place unit intergrated with a vision system so that it can pick up parts out of a random work area and place them down into an array.
This is the current inter-conveyor transfer process for a relay manufacturing line.
This process is where soy milk and brine are mixed in the tofu manufacturing line.
This video shows how to integrate EKI-5500 switch into a PROFINET environment.
Advantech entry-level managed switch products support media redundancy protocols including EtherNet/IP real time standard.
In this video, Chris Sullivan talks about the delicate blend between Automation and the Human Factor to ensure safety measures. Each factor is just as important as the other.
For 40 years Valin has been a resource to our customers providing the knowledge and expertise to help make your process more efficient and more profitable. We have the skills and knowledge to assess your company and manufacturing processes, before coming up with expert solutions to your downtime issues.
Brian Sullivan, Director of Sales, Technology at Valin Corporation, discusses the importance of repeatability, reliability, consistency, and accuracy.
Patrick Bartell, Vice President of Sales, Oil and Gas at Valin Corporation, discusses the benefits of updating legacy systems.
Inventek Engineering presents The Fully Automatic Flexible Bottling System.
A lesson for me is that I need to involve you earlier in the program.
You were tireless in your support and it will not be forgotten!