Quite often, on more complex moves, such as moving a laser (2D Motion) in a circle or a robot arm (3D Motion) from picking up a box to setting it down, more than one motor is required. A system is considered “multi-axis” when it uses multiple motors or feedback (axes) coordinated together (coordinate systems) to perform one or more specific tasks.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) simply illustrates the complexity of mathematics required for a high precision system. These systems often interface with an Industrial PC as their HMI.

Unfortunately we find many multi-axis / CNC systems utilize proprietary amplifiers (drives) and motor combinations. We pride ourselves in using Delta Tau controllers, which can be used with virtually any 3rd party drive and motor combination. This makes it the optimal controller to retrofit an already existing system or building a new one from scratch.

An example of a System Controller, known as the Delta Tau UMAC, the controller can simultaneously control up to 64 axes with extreme precision (within millimeters).

CNC and Multi-Axis Applications Include:

– Robot Packaging Systems
– Laser Cutting Machines
– Water Cutting Machines
– Procedural Systems
– Custom Machining Systems
– Patterning Systems
– Bending Systems
– High Precision Systems
– Robotic Painting Systems
– 2D Linear Motion Systems
– 3D Space Motion Systems
– And Much More…

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
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