A custom all-in-one brushless DC motion control module (MCM)
The TIM integrated servo motor is a cost effective and flexible solution, ideal for applications with limited control cabinet space and a decentral machine architecture. The TIM, with its high power density and compact size, enables space-saving machine designs and ultimately cabinet-less machines.
The new design concept of a custom cartesian system to entirely replace the PUMA included:
softMC 703 CANopen to control 5 axis cartesian motion
1 gripper control, CDHD2-006 x 3 axes: Z, 2, 3
stepIM Nema 17 IP20 x 2 axes: 4, 5
Third party motors with brake x 3 axes
Planetary gearheads x 4 axes: 2, 3, 4
Linear slide for Z axis (belt)
Cabinet and braids
The new system is now providing the full pick-up motion range, while maintaining the same working speed of the previous PUMA robot. The stepIM integrated motors were used to simplify routing, reduce components, and overall weight
KEY FEATURES
- Custom robot costs 50% less than the previously employed PUMA arm
- Increased throughput
- Low robot weight, approx. 50 Kg
- Protection class of IP65
