{"id":3307,"date":"2021-09-07T10:37:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T10:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globaltech.net.tr\/?p=3307"},"modified":"2021-09-07T10:37:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T10:37:02","slug":"what-are-rotary-actuators-and-how-do-they-differ-from-other-rotary-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pascorp.ir\/fa\/what-are-rotary-actuators-and-how-do-they-differ-from-other-rotary-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"What are rotary actuators and how do they differ from other rotary tables?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we think about actuators, we typically think about linear actuators \u2014 devices that move loads in a straight line, driven by a screw, belt, or other mechanical power transmission device. But there also exists a class of actuators that provide rotary motion for positioning a load radially around a fixed axis. While these rotary actuators can be driven by pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical power, we\u2019ll focus here on electromechanical versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electromechanical rotary actuators are designed to move loads in angular increments with very high positioning accuracy and repeatability. Although all rotary actuators can provide up to 360 degrees\u00a0of rotation, many designs can provide continuous rotation through multiples of 360 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This rotary actuator from Harmonic Drive incorporates a pancake servo motor, gearing, crossed roller bearing output, and an integrated encoder.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are two main design principles for rotary actuators: those that incorporate a mechanical drivetrain \u2014 such as a belt or gear \u2014 to transfer motion from the motor output to a rotating table, and those in which the motor is directly coupled to the rotating table. In either case, an absolute or incremental rotary encoder is often integrated into the actuator assembly, and brakes are typically offered as standard options. To support the rotating load, most designs use either a rotary ball bearing or a radial (ring-style) crossed-roller bearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first type \u2014 those that use a mechanical drivetrain \u2014 most often use a belt, worm gear, or pinion gear coupled to a servo or stepper motor. In the case of belt-driven versions, gearing (torque multiplication and speed reduction) can be achieved through additional gear components or by using different diameters for the motor and table pulleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rotary actuators with mechanical drivetrains offer many options for configuration.<\/strong>
Image credit: Oriental Motor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Direct-drive rotary actuators use a style of rotary servo motor that has a flat construction principle, known as a\u00a0torque motor<\/a>, or a\u00a0pancake motor<\/a>. The actuator\u2019s table top, where the load is attached, is directly mounted to the motor, so components that would introduce compliance and backlash \u2014 such as couplings, screws, or belts \u2014\u00a0are eliminated. This gives direct-drive versions very high positioning accuracy, repeatability, and stiffness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Direct-drive rotary actuators are often based on torque or pancake-style motors, which have a flat, low-height design.<\/strong>
Image credit: ETEL S.A.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rotary actuators \u2014 particularly direct-drive versions \u2014 are often used as the rotary axis in multi-axis systems such as Cartesian and gantry robots. And because electrical rotary actuators provide tight control over speed and positioning accuracy, they\u2019re often chosen over pneumatic and hydraulic designs in printing, machining, assembly, and inspection applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuous versus fixed rotation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another permutation of the rotary actuator is the\u00a0rotary indexing table<\/a>. In general, rotary actuators are used for moving loads at any angle, while rotary indexing tables are designed to move loads to pre-set, fixed positions, where the load dwells for some time and then moves to the next position. For example, an indexing table would be used for a part that required a machining operation to be performed around its circumference at 90 degree intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Released date: September 7, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: www.motioncontroltips.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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