6. Tool Feed

Applications where motion control is used to feed a cutting or grinding tool to the proper depth.

Surface Grinding Machine

Application Type: Tool Feed
Motion: Linear

Machine Requirements:
• Allow flexibility to machine various parts
• Easy set up for new parts
• Automate all three axes
• Keep operator informed as to progress
• Low-cost solution
• High-resolution grinding

7. Winding

Controlling the process of winding material around a spindle or some other object.

Monofilament Winder

Application Type: Winding
Motion: Rotary

Machine Requirements:
• Controlled tension on monofilament
• Simple operator interface
• High throughput

8. Following

Applications that require the coordination of motion to be in conjunction with an external speed or position sensor.

Labelling Machine

Application Type: Following
Motion: Linear

Machine Requirements:
• Accurately apply labels to bottles in motion
• Allow for variable conveyor speed
• Allow for inconsistent distance between bottles
• Pull label web through dispenser
• Smooth, consistent labelling at all speeds

9. Injection Molding

Applications where raw material is fed by gravity from a hopper into a pressure chamber (die or mold). The mold is filled rapidly and considerable pressure is applied to produce a molded product.

Plastic Injection Molding

Application Type: Injection Molding
Motion: Linear

Machine Requirements:
• Electronic solution
• Computer-controlled solution
• 4000N (900lbs.) force

10. Flying Cutoff

Applications where a web of material is cut while the material is moving. Typically, the cutting device travels at an angle to the web and with a speed proportional to the web.

Rotating Tube Cutting

Application Type: Flying Cutoff
Motion: Linear

Machine Requirements:
• Standalone operation
• Move cutting mechanism with the tubing to
make the cut without stopping
• Simple user interface to set different tube
lengths
• High accuracy on cut