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Precision Linear Motion Design I

Course Outline

Precision Linear Motion Design I | Precision Linear Motion Design II

Realities of Motion Control

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Section 1: Introduction

• Typical Applications
• Linear Motion System Components
• System Configurations

Section 2: System Level Design Criteria

• Linear Motion Specifications
  • Definitions, Limiting Factors, Data Examples and Performance Guidelines
  • Travel, Position Resolution, Accuracy/Repeatability, Throughput (Move and Settle time)
  • Position Stability, Constant Velocity, Cost, Reliability and Environmental Compatibility

Section 3: Bearing Selection

• Linear Bearing Classifications
• Review of Air and Rolling Bearings (Linear Bushing, Linear Guide, V-Groove)
  • Bearing Description, Loading and Mounting Configurations
  • Advantages/Disadvantages
• Linear Bearing Summary
  • Bearing Features vs. System Criteria

Section 4: Drive Method/Control Selection

• Linear Drive Classifications
• Review of Rotary to Linear Drives
  • Timing Belt, Ground Ballscrew, Ground Leadscrew and Rolled Leadscrew
  • Advantages/Disadvantages
• Rotary to Linear Drive Summary
  • Drive Features vs. System Criteria
• Coupling Types and Feature Comparison
• Review of Rotary Motors
  • Description of Step and Brushless DC Motors
  • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Cost and Performance Comparison
• Review of Direct Drives
  • Description of Ironless, Ironcore and Tubular Linear Motors
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of Linear Motor Types
  • Cost and Performance Comparison of Linear Motor Types
  • Description of Piezo Motor
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of Piezo Motor
• Direct Drive Summary
  • Drive Features vs. System Criteria

Section 5: Feedback Selection

• Review of Linear Feedback Devices
  • Description of Rotary and Linear Encoders
  • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Linear Encoder Comparison: Tape vs. Glass Scale
  • Linear Encoder/Motor Placement
• Feedback Summary
  • Feedback Features vs. System Criteria

Section 6: Material Selection

• Material Review
  • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Material Property Comparison

Section 7: Cable Selection

• Flexible Cable Review
  • Advantages/Disadvantages

Section 8: Summary/Open Discussion

• Summary
• Application Example
• Open Discussion

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Last modified: June 4, 2003