Applications of Servo Motors in Industry Today

AC Servo motors are playing an important role in the modern industry thanks to outstanding features such as precise control of position, speed and tension, along with strong operating power and long-term stability. The application of Servo motor range from basic systems to specialized applications, catering to a wide variety of industries.

1. Applications of Servo Motors

1.1. Robot Control Application

Robots are an integral part of modern industry. They are used in a variety of applications, including welding, painting, assembly, and material handling. AC Servo motors are widely used in robots to control the movement of robot joints with high precision. As a result, robots can perform complex tasks efficiently and accurately.

1.2. CNC machine system

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines are computer-controlled machine tools. They are used to machine complex parts with high precision. AC Servo motors are used in CNC machine systems to control the movement of machine axes with high precision. As a result, CNC machines can process parts with high precision and good quality.

Types of CNC machines can be mentioned such as:

• CNC Milling Machine: AC Servo motor is used to control the movement of the shaft, ensuring high precision during the milling process.
• CNC Lathe: AC Servo motor is used to control the movement of the spindle and tool shaft, ensuring high precision in the turning process.
• CNC Cutting Machine: AC  Servo motor is used to control the movement of the cutting knife, which ensures high precision during the cutting process.
• CNC Grinding Machine: AC Servo motor is used to control the movement of the grinding wheel, which ensures high precision during the grinding process.

1.3. Application of mask machine

An automatic mask machine is a piece of equipment used to produce medical masks. AC Servo motors are used in automatic mask machines to control the movement of machine parts, such as material feeding parts, forming parts, and packaging parts. As a result, the automatic mask machine can produce masks with high speed and good quality.

1.4. Flying cutter system, rotary cutter

Flying cutter system, rotary cutter is a system that uses AC Servo motor to control the movement of the cutter, which helps to cut materials such as wood, plastic, metal, leather, fabric,… with high precision and good quality. This system is widely used in many different industries, including:

• Wood Industry: Flying cutter system, rotary cutting is used to cut wood panels, plywood, MDF,… to the desired size and shape.
• Plastic Industry: Flying cutter system, rotary cutting is used to cut plastic sheets, plastic pipes, plastic rods,… into complete products.
• Metal industry: Flying cutter system, rotary cutting is used to cut metal sheets, metal rods, metal pipes,… into workpieces or finished products.
• Leather industry: Flying  cutter system, rotary cutting is used to cut leather into sheets, pieces, details,… for the production of shoes, bags, leather wallets,…
• Textile industry: Flying  cutter system, rotary cutting is used to cut fabric into pieces and pieces,… for the production of clothing, curtains, carpets,…

1.5. Plastic bag cutting machine system

In the plastic bag manufacturing industry, Servo motors are used to control the bag cutting process, ensuring the products cut out evenly and accurately. Servo allows for rapid changes in cutting speed and product dimensions, thereby optimizing the production process and minimizing product defects.

The speed and position control capabilities of the Servo are important factors that help plastic bag manufacturers respond quickly to market demand and maintain product quality.

1.6. Packaging machine system

Packaging machines are one of the important applications of Servo motors in today’s industry. They are used to control the packaging processes, thereby ensuring high precision and efficiency in production.

Servo helps packaging machines operate smoothly and without vibration, thereby significantly increasing production efficiency and minimizing product defects.

1.7. Printer Application

Servo motors are also used in printer systems to precisely control the position and speed of printed items. This significantly improves the print quality and reliability of the system, thereby improving production productivity and minimizing product errors.

Servo motors ensure that printed products are in place and of high quality, while minimizing product defects and rejects, especially in printing applications such as offset, gravure printing, flexo printing, and screen printing.

2. Conclusion

It can be seen  that the use of Servo motors not only helps to increase production efficiency and quality, but also brings flexibility and quick response to market requirements, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the modern industry. Hopefully, this article has brought you useful information about Servo motor applications in industry today. In addition, businesses that are interested in the latest technologies and market trends can participate in NEPCON 2024 – the only exhibition in Vietnam on SMT, Inspection Technology, Equipment and Supporting Industry for Electronics Manufacturing organized by RX Tradex Vietnam.