Course objective

Introduces the basic concepts of precision motion control and the most common language used to define it. Provides the attendees with the general knowledge needed to program machine tools & robots independent of any specific OEM brand. Demonstrates the strong similarity between machinery and robots and removes any of the unnecessary mystique regarding their programming.

Who will benefit from this course

• Machinery retrofitters and refurbishers needing to expand their knowledge into motion control.
• Maintenance and Field Service technicians needing to troubleshoot machinery & robots.
• Plant managers and staff that need to understand enough about motion control to make intelligent machinery purchasing decisions.
• Account managers needing to sell motion control related devices or capital equipment with motion control subsystems.

Course syllabus

• What is an axis.
• What are the axis of different machines and robots.
• Position, Velocity, Acceleration & Jerk.
• Control of one axis. Motion profiles & Limit switches.
• The different between destination driven motion and path driven motion.
• Motion in two axis - independent & coordinated.
• Motion in three axis.
• Motion in more than 3 axis.
• Specifying motion with RS-274 or G-Code or Gerber.
• Motion controlling devices with NC, CNC and other configurations.
• The linkage between the CNC and the PLC.
• The similarities and differences between RS-274 & SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)