Servo and Stepper Motors
Servo and Stepper Motors for Precision Motion Control
Both servo and stepper motors are used for precision positioning in electromechanical automation. These motors are made to start and stop exactly when and where you need them to, but each has its advantages and disadvantages. Servo motors move quickly and efficiently with full control over the acceleration and deceleration profiles. They are highly accurate and repeatable with infinite possible stop positions. They come in a large range of sizes with the most available torque and speed.
On the other hand, stepper motors have set positions, or steps, where they move to and stop. This gives you good control over positioning, but with lower acceleration and overall speed than a servo. They are a great option for applications that do not require higher levels of speed and they do provide holding torque while in-position, but are only available to a certain size. If they fit the application, steppers can be more cost-effective.
If you’re looking for the precision positioning a servo or stepper motor can provide, you’ve come to the right place. The automation experts at Cross Company Automation will work directly with you or your team to create a solution based on the needs of your operation.
Benefits of Servo Motors and Stepper Motors
There are a number of benefits of both servo and stepper motors.
For servo motors, main benefits include precise speed, high levels of control for complex movements, and high efficiency (making them ideal for applications where energy savings are important). For stepper motors, benefits include high torque for heavy loads, high speed for fast movements, and greater reliability in industrial applications.
Motors are used for automation in a number of different manufacturing environments including food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical devices, semiconductors, motorized vehicles, aerospace, and military applications. Just a few examples include positioning solar panels on satellites, moving a camera for weld inspections in a nuclear facility, and controlling precise components in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Cross Company Stepper and Servo Motors
The automation team at Cross has years of experience helping customers find the perfect motor for the application. In addition, we can sell you a complete solution including the drive, controls, HMI, and control software along with all the needed mechanical parts like couplings, gearboxes, and actuators.
This offers you a complete system with proven performance so you know it will operate exactly as you intended. If you require a motor that will operate in extreme environments our team can help you spec the correct solution for Mil-spec, explosion proof, extreme temperatures, vacuum rated, clean rooms, and radiation exposure, among others.
We encourage you to reach out to us for help in selecting the correct motor for your application as it can increase your efficiency by increasing your speed while improving accuracy, repeatability, and payload capacity.
Improving Accuracy
Utilizing the right servo or stepper motor for your application has the potential to drastically increase accuracy in applications where precision is required
Greater Efficiency
Servo and stepper motors are extremely efficient. This makes them ideal choices for applications where energy savings are critical considerations
Increased Control
The right motor for your application can also increase the level of precision motion control your equipment is capable of, which can make a major difference in production
Applications of Servo Motors and Stepper Motors
Servo motors and stepper motors are versatile and powerful precision motion control tools that have applications in a wide range of automation systems. They have a number of advantages over other types of motors, including control, precision, torque, efficiency, and reliability. Some other applications of servo and stepper motors include
Machine tools – Servo motors can be efficiently used to control movement of cutting tools in machine tool applications
Robots – Servo motors are also used to control the movement of robotic arms in industrial and collaborative robotics applications
Medical devices – Servo motors are further used to control movement in many medical devices. This includes MRI machines and surgical robots
CNC Machines – Stepper motors can be utilized to control movement of cutting tools in applications such as CNC machines
3D Printing – Stepper motors can be used to control movements of print heads in 3D printing applications
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Why Cross Servo and Stepper Motors?
As the manufacturing world becomes increasingly competitive, automation is no longer a luxury. It can even mean the difference between your operation and a close competitor’s. Robotics, motion control devices, and other automation equipment have become integral parts of many manufacturing processes. When integrated properly, industrial automation can increase throughput, productivity, and worker safety.
Whether you need to implement automation systems for the first time or you’re looking to upgrade an existing system, Cross can work with you to develop custom solutions. We have the industry partnerships, technical industrial expertise, and world-class customer service necessary to provide you with the precision motion control products and accessories your operation needs.
Contact a member of Cross Automation today to start the process and get the automatron products, components, or accessories you’re looking for. And see for yourself why so many operations choose Cross as their single-source solution for industrial automation.
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At Cross, we offer much more than just servo-and-stepper-motors. We can also provide the products our OEM and other manufacturing partners need to succeed. Check out our other precision moton control products and see for yourself.
