spring forming machines with EtherCAT feature faster speeds, more output, more axes and more options, and are also outposts towards Industry 4.0.
What are the benefits of choosing a spring forming machine equipped with EtherCAT?
Xinda is one of the few spring forming machine manufacturers to join the EtherCAT Technology Group. Its camless spring forming machine and X-Type spring forming machine are equipped with EtherCAT master protocol chip.
The benefits of choosing an EtherCAT spring forming machine are as follows:
Faster Speed
Although the commonly used pulse-wave type servomotor claims to be able to reach a speed of 4Mbps, the pulse-wave output of the traditional controller will cause the problem that the driver needs to calculate while it is running, which indirectly causes the tuning and positioning effect of the motor to be poor. EtherCAT's approach is to directly execute the stroke command required for work piece manufacturing. Because the command format is directly input into the driver, the driver does not need to calculate while running, so the positioning can be more accurate, resulting in faster motor performance speed.
Larger Production Capacity
As mentioned above, having a faster speed and a faster tuning system means that the productivity of the machine and the accuracy of the product will increase.
More Axes
Traditional controllers are driven by output pulses, and most industrial computer motherboards on the market are single-core drivers. Theoretically, the limit of synchronous coaxial is about 10 axes, and the limit of different axes is about 20 axes.
EtherCAT executes synchronous operation commands over network cables. The network can currently be upgraded to bandwidth of 1Gbps and the drives operate at 4Mbps. In this architecture, a theoretical number of axes are 250 synchronized axes.
More Options
The EtherCAT Technology Group is now the largest fieldbus organization in the world, with more than 100,000 accessory and servomotor manufacturers worldwide following this specification. Users thus can benefit from the advantages of each manufacturer. For example, if a certain axis of your equipment needs to be waterproof, you can adopt a certain brand of waterproof motor, and motors without waterproof requirements can use other non-waterproof brands, or choose high-speed or economical models to increase machine efficiency or save costs. It is even possible to use motors produced in Germany, Japan, and the United States with each other in the same machine. And as long as the network cables are used to connect each other in series, the huge and complicated wiring work can be saved.
Towards Industry 4.0
Because EtherCAT integrates most of the signal output formats of motor manufacturers, when there is a problem with the equipment's servomotor or module, it can send a message to the host through EtherCAT. For example, a certain axis motor failure, insufficient oil supply to the equipment, abnormal air pressure, opening of the safety door, or even pressing the emergency stop. These messages can be displayed on the user interface through the BECKHOFF host, and can also inform the equipment manufacturer's engineers, even on the other side of the earth, about the equipment abnormality. When new features are released, the software can also be updated through the Internet.
Xinda adheres to the original intention of innovation, does not compromise on the status quo, and constantly pursues better possibilities. Joining the EtherCAT Technology Group is an example of Xinda's efforts to help customers gain a competitive advantage from technological advancements.
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