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June 2022 Direct-drive servo tutorial, application updateSolving low speed rotary servo applications with direct-drive motors avoids hidden initial costs, while saving money over the life of the machine. Example shows $73,000 annual savings on a widget-making machine. |
May 2022 REST APIs on Industrial PLCsExpand the capabilities of a PLC to perform virtually any task |
Webcast: Servomotor help - Demystify servo sizingWebcast has help for servomotor and servo amplifier (servo drives) sizing. |
April 2022 Ode to an induction motorRecite this induction motor tutorial and savor it; even if poetry really isn’t your favorite. |
Understanding the key components of a labeler machineTutorial: Labeling machines are commonly used as part of the packaging process and must be precise. The labeling process and various components are explained. |
March 2022 Intro to setting up, tuning a PM motor with a VFDA permanent magnet (PM) motor requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) to operate effectively. See motor comparison table, induction motor vs. PM torque curve, and VFD programming and tuning advice. |
February 2022 VFDs from the inside outVariable frequency drive (VFD) vocabulary words: These 50 terms can help properly apply VFDs. |
January 2022 Sizing a single-blade rotary knife applicationInside Machines, Part 2: Using calculations and equations will demonstrate how to correctly size a rotary knife application based on previous data. Part 1 covered key terms. |