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What are the main advantages of a servo motor-supported drive train solution from a system provider like ATEK?
A system provider like ATEK supplies all core components (servo motor, Gear Boxes, brake, controller) from a single source. This ensures optimal coordination and compatibility, a central point of contact, and can reduce project durations, for instance during plant integration, by an average of 20%..
How do servo motors contribute to increasing precision and dynamics in industrial plants?
Servo motors enable closed control loops with encoders to provide extremely accurate control of position, speed, and torque. This leads to higher repeatability and faster motion cycles, which can enable accuracies in the micrometer range in robotics or machine tools and a reduction of cycle times by up to 15%. What role does the servo controller play in the drive train and how does it support system performance?
Welche Rolle spielt der Servoregler im Antriebsstrang und wie unterstützt er die Systemleistung?
The servo controller is the “brain” of the system.It converts control signals into precise control commands for the servo motor and regulates torque, speed, and position. Modern controllers offer programmable motion profiles and diagnostic functions that increase machine availability and can extend maintenance intervals by up to 25%. Why is thermal management important for servo motors and what solutions are available?
Effective thermal management is crucial to prevent overheating and performance degradation under high load conditions. ATEK addresses this through
Effektives Wärmemanagement ist entscheidend, um Überhitzung und Leistungsabfall bei hoher Auslastung zu verhindern. ATEK berücksichtigt dies durch application-specific design and optional cooling systems such as air or water cooling, which can increase the continuous power of a servo motor by up to 20%. What fundamental safety functions are integrated into modern servo motor-supported drive trains?
Modern servo drives directly integrate important safety functions, such as
Moderne Servoantriebe integrieren wichtige Sicherheitsfunktionen direkt, wie Safe Torque Off (STO),which prevents unintentional start-up. Other functions such as Safe Limited Speed (SLS) or Safe Limited Position (SLP) enhance operator safety and enable safe human-machine interaction. Integration can reduce development times for safety concepts by up to 30%..
How does ATEK’s modular system support the realization of customized drive solutions?
ATEK’s modular system allows millions of configurations through the flexible combination of Gear Boxes, motors, and brakes. This allows for quick adaptation to specific customer needs and the delivery of tailored solutions, often within a few weeks, which is especially appreciated in machine engineering.
What advantages do integrated diagnostic functions in servo controllers offer to the plant operator?
Integrated diagnostic functions in servo controllers continuously monitor the condition of the drive train. They can provide early warnings of potential issues,avoid unplanned downtimes, and thus significantly increase machine availability.This supports predictive maintenance and can optimize maintenance intervals.
For which industries are servo motor-supported drive train solutions particularly relevant and why?
These solutions are essential in numerous industries, including machine and plant engineering, packaging industry, robotics, medical technology, and additive manufacturing.The reason lies in the high demands for precision, dynamics, repeatability, and flexibilitythat these technologies fulfill.
Servo motor-supported drive train solutions from system providers like ATEK ensure optimal component coordination and can reduce project durations through a central point of contact by an average of 20%..
The precision and dynamics of servo systems enable significant performance improvements in production, such as reducing cycle times by up to 15% or reducing energy consumption by up to 10% through optimally designed Gear Boxes.
Modern servo drives integrate essential safety functions and diagnostic capabilities that not only increase operator safety but also enhance machine availability and reduce development times for safety concepts by up to 30%. Why is thermal management important for servo motors and what solutions are available?Learn all about the latest trends and technologies in servo motor-supported drive train solutions. From precise control to maximum efficiency – we show you how to optimize your production processes.
Servo motor-supported drive train solutions are the key to higher precision and efficiency in modern industry. ATEK Drive Solutions offers you comprehensive expertise and innovative solutions to meet your individual requirements. Contact us today for personal consultation at ATEK Drive Solutions..
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Understand the fundamentals: What servo motor-supported drive train solutions do
Servo motor-supported drive train solutions: Maximum performance for your industry!
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Understand the fundamentals: What drive solutions with servo motors accomplish
Servo motor-supported drive train solutions are crucial for modern industrial plants that require precision and dynamics. The coordination of all components, from control to output, is essential. ATEK Drive Solutions delivers complete solutions for the drive train, which can reduce cycle times in packaging systems by up to 15%.
Industrial drive technology requires powerful, flexible, and future-proof systems. Our experience in Gear Box manufacturing, combined with servo motor technology, allows for quick adaptation of production lines to new product variants. Our modular system enables millions of configurations for a rapid response to specific needs and tailored solutions in machine engineering, often within a few weeks.
The significance of precision and dynamics
Precise control of motion profiles is crucial for success in modern manufacturing. High-precision positioning and rapid acceleration are competitive advantages, for instance in robotics or machine tools. ATEK servo motors, combined with our servo-ready Gear Box motors,, achieve accuracies in the micrometer range.
ATEK as a system provider.
A provider for the entire drive train offers advantages: Guaranteed system compatibility and a central point of contact reduce project durations, e.g. during plant integration, by an average of 20%. Our expertise as a servo motor manufacturer and Gear Box specialist flows into every solution based on servo technology in the drive train. Reveal the inner workings: The core components and their interaction optimizeA powerful drive train, especially in
Ein leistungsfähiger Antriebsstrang, insbesondere bei servo motor-supported solutions,requires the precise interplay of its elements. Servo motors, controllers, Gear Boxes, brakes, and couplings must be coordinated. The correct selection and sizing of each component is crucial for overall efficiency.An optimally designed servo bevel gear from ATEK can reduce the energy consumption of an application by up to 10%.
- Precise interaction of all drive train components.
- The critical role of correctly selecting and sizing each component for overall efficiency.
- The importance of software in the servo controller for programmable motion profiles and diagnostic functions.
- Increase in machine availability through diagnostic functions in modern servo controllers.
- Servo motors as the heart of precision through closed control loops and encoders.
- The importance of Gear Boxes for adapting speed and torque to machine requirements.
The software in the servo controller enables programming of motion profiles and adaptation to changing load conditions. Modern servo controllers offer diagnostic functions that provide early warnings of issues and prevent unplanned downtimes. This functionality in the servo drive train increases machine availability.A customer from the packaging industry was able to extend their maintenance intervals by 25%. The choice of cooling system (air or water cooling) for the servo motor affects long-term performance.
Servo motors: The heart of precision.
Servo motors achieve accuracy and dynamics through closed control loops and encoder technology,which capture and feedback position and speed. The EZ servo motors from STÖBER, for instance, utilize winding technology for a compact design and high copper fill factor, enhancing power density.
Gear Boxes: Smartly converting power.
Gear Boxes in servo-supported systems adapt motor speed and torque to machine requirements. ATEK offers a variety of Gear Boxes, from planetary gearboxes for high torque to angular gearboxes for special installation situations,such as miniature bevel gearboxes in medical technology.
Brakes and couplings: Safety and connection.
Brakes and couplings ensure safety, enable precise holding, and protect against overload. Safety brakes from Kendrion or backlash-free servo couplings from R+W are examples of quality components, which ensure overall performance. ATEK integrates these components precisely.Implement safety: Mastering functional safety and standards.
Safety in high-dynamic drive systems, such as those found in servo motor-supported drive train solutions, is ensured by functional safety, a fundamental part of machine design. Standards such as IEC 61800-5-2 define requirements. Modern servo drives integrate safety functions directly,which reduces complexity and shortens response times in case of failure. Elmo Motion Control’s Platinum series supports SIL-3 certified safety functions like Safe Torque Off (STO), which prevents unintentional start-up and enhances operator safety.
- Fundamental importance of functional safety in drive systems.
- Direct integration of safety functions in modern servo drives to reduce complexity.
- Core principles of safe systems: Redundancy and self-monitoring.
- Important safety functions such as STO, SLS, and SLP to ensure safety.
- Simplified implementation and reduced development times through safety-rated drives.
Redundancy and self-monitoring are core principles of safe systems. Safety-oriented drives often feature dual processors and memory for mutual control. These internal checks detect anomalies and initiate a safe state. An example is monitoring two absolute encoders; if deviations occur, the machine is stopped. Safe communication protocols such as FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT) ensure secure data transmission in the network, which is crucial for systems with over 50 axes.
Important safety functions in detail
Relevant safety functions include Safe Limited Speed (SLS) or Safe Limited Position (SLP), enabling safe human-machine interaction, by limiting speeds or ranges of motion. STÖBER Drive Controllers provide STO as standard and advanced safety options.
Implementation of safety architectures
When designing a safe drive solution with servo motors , component selection and correct integration are crucial. Safety-rated drives simplify implementation since many functions are already certified and configurable, which can reduce development times by up to 30%.Master challenges: proactively solve typical problems and enhance performance
Overheating under high loads is a known challenge in servo systems and therefore also in complex servo motor-supported drive train solutions,. Thermal management (e.g., optional water cooling) and precise control system tuning prevent performance loss. Application analysis and the use of servo motors with optimized cooling can increase continuous performance by up to 20%. The choice of lubricant for Gear Boxes and bearings is crucial for longevity.
- Effective thermal management to prevent overheating and performance loss.
- Preventive measures and diagnostic tools against bearing failures.
- Minimizing electrical faults through shielded wiring and proper grounding.
- Ensuring mechanical precision through flexible couplings and alignment procedures.
- Maximizing encoder reliability through robust types and redundant systems.
- Protection against contamination through appropriate IP protection types and sealing concepts.
Bearing failures lead to outages. High-quality bearings and preventive measures are important. Diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis detect early signs of bearing damage. A customer in the machine tool sector was able to reduce unplanned downtimes of its spindle drives by 15%. Avoiding electrical faults through shielded wiring and proper grounding minimizes interference susceptibility of encoder signals.
Ensure mechanical precision
Mechanical misalignment is prevented by flexible couplings and precise alignment procedures during assembly . Laser alignment systems can improve accuracy over traditional methods and reduce vibrations.
Maximize encoder reliability
For unreliable encoder signals, robust encoder types (e.g., absolute encoders) and noise-resistant signal transmission are recommended. For critical applications, redundant encoder systems increase reliability, e.g., in stage technology.
Effectively combat contamination
Servo drive systems in harsh environments are safeguarded by appropriate IP protection types and sealing concepts, as with Hygienic Design Gear Boxes, which withstand over 1000 cleaning cycles. This is important in the food and pharmaceutical industries.Discover potentials: leverage diverse application areas and pioneering innovations
Servo motor-supported drive train solutions are used in various fields: from machine and plant engineering to the packaging industry and medical technology. Their ability for precise, repeatable complex movements is crucial. In additive manufacturing, they enable the construction of complex components with layer thicknesses of 0.05 mm. ATEK provides play-free planetary gearboxes for high accuracy.
Innovations such as modular drive systems with servo technology (e.g., STÖBER drive technology modular system) offer flexibility. The integration of sensors directly into the drive components opens up possibilities for condition monitoring and process optimization. SPN Drive Monitoring, for example, integrates torque sensors into planetary gearboxes for direct load monitoring. This data helps improve process efficiency by up to 10%. In mobile robotics, requirements are changing; efficiency is becoming more important than maximum precision.
Industry-specific solutions
Servo technology drive concepts are adapted to industry requirements through application understanding and custom modifications, even in small series. For the textile industry, drives are developed that combine high dynamics with low maintenance requirements and can reduce production costs per meter of fabric by 5%.
Future trends in drive technology
Future developments of servo-supported systems include: Networking, AI for optimization and predictive maintenance, as well as more compact, energy-efficient designs are central trends. ATEK invests in research and development to offer advanced drive technologies , such as new servo motors with integrated controllers.
Drive solutions with servo motors are crucial for efficiency and precision in production. The combination of all components, from motor to software, is essential. ATEK Drive Solutions offers comprehensive system understanding. Contact us for a tailor-made solution!
