{"id":1925,"date":"2012-11-15T00:26:49","date_gmt":"2012-11-15T00:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-207779-1016898.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2020-02-03T10:06:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T10:06:03","slug":"pba-systems-november-2012-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/?p=1925","title":{"rendered":"PBA Systems November 2012 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>In this Edition:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Case Studies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Positioning Machine for Thermal Camera Calibration<\/li>\n<li>Smart Phone Panel Cutting Machine<\/li>\n<li>Computer to Plate (CTP) Printing Machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Events &amp; Other News<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>PBA Advantech Contract Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>PBA Systems Participates in China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Case Studies<\/h4>\n<h5>Positioning Machine for Thermal Camera Calibration<\/h5>\n<p>Fixed point furnaces are used to create reference temperatures for the calibration of precision thermal cameras. To ensure that the thermal cameras are always pointing at the same target in the furnace, accurate and repeatable positioning is needed.<\/p>\n<p>The customer has turned to PBA Systems for an automated thermal camera positioning machine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/positioningmachine01.jpg\" alt=\"Positioning Machine for Thermal Camera Calibration\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the fine motion, 3 z-axis stages rest on an XY stage which is driven by\u00a0<strong>PBA Systems DX B Direct Drive Linear Motor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The X axis of this stage uses PBA Systems DX50B-C4S linear motor<\/p>\n<p>The Y axis uses 2 separate PBA Systems DX50B-C4S linear motors on separate tracks, connected in parallel to achieve more force<\/p>\n<p>For the coarse long motion of over 6 meters, track system driven by\u00a0Sanyo Denki rotary servomotor is used<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"34%\"><strong>Earlier Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66%\"><strong>Current Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"34%\">\n<ul>\n<li>ELMO Cornet 5\/230<\/li>\n<li>Panasonic A3 series (now replaced by A5 series)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66%\">\n<ul>\n<li>PBA Systems Ironless Linear Motor Module<br \/>\nDX50B-C4S (X,Y axis)<\/li>\n<li>For the Y axis, dual track of DX50B-C4S are connected in parallel to achieve more force with a shorter coil length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This can be a model for any machine that requires exceedingly long stroke with fine adjustment upon reaching the desired position.<\/p>\n<p>PBA Systems is able to advice on cost saving strategies such as this due to our vast experience in motion control.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/positioningmachine02.jpg\" alt=\"Positioning Machine for Thermal Camera Calibration\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Smart Phone Panel Cutting Machine<\/h5>\n<p>This machine is used for cutting smartphone display panels. The machine has one 1320 mm long axis with five carriages (5 motors). The carriages carry moving knifes as shown in the diagram. Due to space limitation, the distance between two adjacent knives must be less than 60mm.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/cuttingmachine01.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Phone Panel Cutting Machine\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>PBA Systems DX30B-C1S Ironless Linear Motor<\/strong>\u00a0meets the motion profile requirements. However, the standard DX30B-C1S coil length is 61mm. We therefore had to create a customized design with a 58mm coil length and with cables running out on the side of the coil (<em>as pictured<\/em>).<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"66%\"><strong>Current Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66%\">\n<ul>\n<li>PBA Systems Ironless Linear Motor Module<br \/>\nDX30B-C1 (Customized coil length 58mm)<\/li>\n<li>Encoder\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Renishaw RH200, 1.0 um<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>PBA Systems DX B Linear Motors have met all the customer requirements and the machine is now used in production.<\/p>\n<h5>Computer to Plate (CTP) Printing Machine<\/h5>\n<p>This machine is for printing computer image files directly unto printing plates, bypassing the need for films to create the printing plates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/printingmachine01.jpg\" alt=\"Computer to Plate (CTP) Printing Machine\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The requirements are low velocity ripple and high repeatability motion profile, with easy assembly and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The machine has one 1500mm axis, with a motor carriage load of 40kg and a maximum speed of 10 mm\/sec. For this axis, the customer had initially been using ballscrew. Due to backlash, large friction and mechanical vibration, the resulting print quality is poor with bad consistency and blurred images. Furthermore, the ballscrew needs replacement every few months due to wear and tear. It is added maintenance cost.<\/p>\n<p>The customer has decided to switch to PBA Systems\u00a0<strong>DX B series Ironless linear motor\u00a0<\/strong>to overcome these problems.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"34%\"><strong>Earlier Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Current Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"34%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Japanese brand Ball-screw<\/li>\n<li>Rotary servo motor<\/li>\n<li>Pulse and direction controller card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>PBA Systems Ironless Linear Motor Module<br \/>\nDX20B-C3S<\/li>\n<li>Driver \u2013\u00a0 Elmo HAR 8\/100<\/li>\n<li>Encoder\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Renishaw Tonic, 0.1 um<\/li>\n<li>Pulse and direction controller card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>PBA Systems DX B Linear Motors have provided greater printing accuracy and consistency with sharper images and better overall print quality.<\/p>\n<h4>Events &amp; Other News<\/h4>\n<h5>PBA Advantech Contract Manufacturing<\/h5>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>PBA Systems (M) Snd Bhn through a joint venture has expanded its contract manufacturing services &#8211;\u00a0<strong>PBA Advantech (M) Snd Bhd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>PBA Advantech, with its new 18,000 sq ft facility in Malaysia, is a one-stop solution for the production of complex precision engineered systems, electromechanical assemblies and high precision components.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/pbaadvantech01.jpg\" alt=\"PBA Advantech\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PBA Advantech offers the following services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project management &amp; engineering support<\/li>\n<li>Strategic purchasing and global sourcing<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing of high precision parts and components<\/li>\n<li>Assembly of modules and complete systems with testing and debugging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leveraging on the skills, technologies, and capabilities of our manufacturing centers, we are able to deliver integrated and cost-effective solutions to cater to the specific outsourcing needs of our customers in the semiconductor, hard-disk drive, factory automation &amp; medical industries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/pbaadvantech02.jpg\" alt=\"PBA Advantech\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/pbaadvantech03.jpg\" alt=\"PBA Advantech\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5>PBA Systems Participates in China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2012<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>PBA Systems has recently participated in the<strong>\u00a0China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2012<\/strong> held on November 6 to 10, 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/ciif01.jpg\" alt=\"China International Industry Fair 2012\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jointly organized by eight Chinese Ministries and the Shanghai Municipal People\u2019s Government, and co-organized by China Machinery Industry Federation and managed by the Shanghai East Best International (Group) Co., Ltd., the China International Industry Fair has become one of the most influential international industry brand exhibition in China.<\/p>\n<p>With 150,000 square meters of display area, the event has attracted more than 1,800 exhibitors and 100,000 trade visitors.<\/p>\n<p>PBA Systems through its distributors,<strong>\u00a0Aurotek (Shanghai) Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Shanghai Setsuyo Trading Co., Ltd<\/strong>, has set up booths showcasing our latest products and solutions.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/ciif02.jpg\" alt=\"China International Industry Fair 2012\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/newsletter\/november2012\/ciif03.jpg\" alt=\"China International Industry Fair 2012\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For more information on any of the products featured above, please contact:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a id=\"contactinfo\" name=\"contactinfo\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>PBA Systems Pte Ltd<\/strong><br \/>\n2, Woodlands Sector 1, Woodlands Spectrum 1, #03-23, Singapore 738068<br \/>\nTel +65 6576 6767 | Fax +65 6576 6768 | Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sales_cn@pbagroup.net\">sales_cn@pbagroup.net<\/a>\u00a0| Website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbasystems.com.cn\/\">www.pbasystems.com.cn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Disclaimer: Every care has been taken to ensure the correctness of the information contained in this newsletter but no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. 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