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Motor Data Reference:
This document contains a list of motor manufacturers (Allen-Bradley, Aerotech, Lenze, AutomationDirect.Com, Maxon Motors, and more) combined with references to the data of their respective families of servo motors. Click here to read more...

The Importance of Motor Sizing:
The importance of servo motor sizing should not be underestimated. Proper motor sizing will not only result in significant cost savings by saving energy, reducing purchasing and operating costs, reducing downtime, etc.; it also helps the engineer to design better motion control systems. Click here to read more...

Torque and Inertia Calculations:
This document provides all equations necessary to calculate the inertia and torque of mechanisms like gears, reducers, timing belts, rack & pinions, conveyors, and leadscrews. Click here to read more...

Motion Parameter Calculations:
This page provides all equations necessary to determine the parameters of a triangular or trapezoidal motion profile. The equation address velocity, acceleration, distance and time based on what parameters are known and which need to be determined. Click here to read more...

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