Motion control coordinates multi-axis servos for synchronized position, speed and torque. Machine tools, robots, SMD pick-and-place and printing. Beckhoff TwinCAT NC, Siemens SIMOTION, B&R ACOPOS, Aerotech and Yaskawa MP lead. PLCopen is the open motion-control standard.
Motion Control
Motion Control
Motion control coordinates multi-axis servos for synchronized position, speed and torque control — key in machine too...
Motion control coordinates multi-axis servos for synchronized position, speed and torque control — key in machine tools, robots and SMD pick-and-place. Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens SIMOTION and B&R ACOPOS lead.
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FAQ
Q What is PLCopen Motion Control?
A
IEC 61131-3 plus motion function-block library — defines MC_MoveAbsolute / MC_GearIn / MC_CamIn etc. for cross-vendor use.
Q Electronic vs mechanical cam?
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Electronic cams replace mechanical cams with software-driven servo profiles — flexible, low wear, variable cycle. Packaging and pick-and-place are already fully electronic.
Q Motion cycle time?
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High-dynamic machine tools 100-500 μs (Beckhoff TwinCAT 50 μs); packaging 1-5 ms; standard automation 10 ms suffices.