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Sheet Thickness Control System: Configuration & Operation

The Structure of Sheet Thickness Control System A typical process control system that may be used to control the thickness…

5 months ago

Basic Features of Numerical Control

Numerical control is a form of digital control that is employed on machine tools such as milling machines and lathes…

8 months ago

How X-Y Tables are used in Position Control Applications

X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two…

10 months ago

AC to AC Power Converters with Intermediate DC Link: Types, Features & Applications

This category of AC drives that is often referred to as “Variable Frequency Inverters” is one of the most extensively…

11 months ago

DC to DC Power Converters: Function, Types, Operation & Applications

DC to DC power converters also referred to as choppers provide the means to change one DC voltage to another.…

11 months ago

How to Connect Discrete Sensors to PLC Inputs

Discrete Sensor Outputs   Basically sensor outputs can be categorized into two types: discrete also referred to discrete or logic…

1 year ago

The General Principle of using a Servo Motor for Position Control

Servo motors are typically employed in closed-loop position control; for example let us consider the following application, where the angular…

2 years ago

What is Motion Control?

Motion control generally refers to an open loop or closed loop electromechanical system in which things are moving. A motion…

4 years ago