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Challenge:
A manufacturer of large, custom size masonry flooring material wanted to automate the cutting width of their saw. Several set-up changes occurred per day, each one taking 10 to 15 minutes. The operator would set the backstop to a new position, make a sample cut, measure the results and then make further fine adjustments. The goal was to reduce set up time to a few seconds and reduce scrap by 90%. The eight foot long backstop had to be held perpendicular to the saw blade. Because of this, the customer wanted actuators to position each end of the backstop and provide at least 800 lbs. of holding capacity during cutting.
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| Control |
Two axis micro-stepping smart drive/controller |
| Actuators |
Electric cylinder |
| Accessories |
home sensor
end-of-travel sensors |
The 2 axis microstepping smart drive has the ability to synchronize two actuators and independently home them to ensure orthogonality. The stepper drive provides the high current to operate the two electric cylinders. The keypad/display prompts the operator to enter the width and provides a signal to begin cutting. The high repeatability of the system (±0.0005) provided the consistent high quality product the customer desired. The programmability and operator interface capability of the controller provided the rapid set-up needed. The cylinder was provided with a protective boot which protects the cylinder from cutting fluid spray and masonry particles.
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