Mechatronics: Top five electrical considerations for mechanical engineers

Robotics & Mechatronics

January 2011 Robotics & Mechatronics

The Rexroth Bosch group offers these five considerations to simplify mechanical design challenges and provide resources for driving innovation and creativity in machine design.

* Create a clean mechanical design to ensure that whatever motion the machine undergoes, its long term stability is engineered in.

* Couple the motor directly to the load to greatly reduce windup and backlash, improving machine commissioning time.

* Utilise electronic gearing and camming to dramatically improve axes synchronisation and accuracy.

* Incorporate energy efficient technology to cut down on operation costs and reduce wasted energy.

* Use HMIs for troubleshooting to show where a problem is and steps to take to put the machine in safe mode for maintenance.

Bosch Rexroth is represented locally by the Hytec Group of Companies.

To read the full paper please go to http://motioncontrol.co.za/+mechatronics

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