Ask A Motion Control Engineer

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Complex Motion Challenges Made Simple

Have a tough motion application you’re trying to figure out? Wondering what the best actuator, motor, or motion control solution is for your system? We can help you with:

  • Product Demonstrations (live or virtual)
  • Sizing and Selection Assistance
  • Engineering Consultations
  • Proof of Concepts
  • Custom Solutions for OEMs

 

We’ll Help You Ask The Right Questions

To get the most out of your request, our motion engineers will typically ask the LOSTPED questions:

  • Load: What are you moving (mass, payload, Center of Gravity)?
  • Orientation: Horizontal, vertical, or angled?
  • Speed: What are your target speed and accelerations or decelerations?
  • Travel: What’s the stroke length or range of motion?
  • Precision: What’s the repeatability or accuracy requirement?
  • Environment: Temperature, dust, moisture, or cleanroom rated?
  • Duty Cycle: Continuous or intermittent? How often is it moving?

Not sure about all of these? No problem — our experts will help you fill in the gaps! 


Want to speak with a motion control engineer? Fill out the form below: 

What Happens After You Submit? 

  1. Engineer Follow-Up: A Valin engineer will review your information and reach out within a business day.
  2. Discussion & Refinement: We'll schedule a short meeting (remote or in-person) to clarify your needs.
  3. Mitigate Risks: We’ll help you figure out how to mitigate risks through demonstrations, proof-of-concepts and experience.
  4. Documentation & Support: If your project calls for it, you will receive drawings, Bills-of-Materials, videos and support for implementation. 
     


Prefer to Talk Now?
Call us at 800-774-5630 or email CustomerService@valin.com 
 

Q & A

+ Can I get a demo or proof of concept before buying an actuator or gantry?
Ask us! Some applications and products are much easier than others to show than others. Many times we can mockup the critical piece of a complex system that is otherwise difficult to develop a test for.
+ Are there any costs associated with conducting a Proof of Concept (POC)?
We invest our time and hardware into your applications. Depending on those costs and your requirements, we may propose an investment on your part as well.
+ What is the typical lead time to schedule a product demo or a Proof of Concept (PoC)?
This is highly dependent on the complexity of your requirements, the availability of the hardware required, and the time it takes to set it all up.
+ How long does a typical application-specific demo or Proof of Concept (PoC) usually take to complete?
Depending on your application’s requirements and complexity, this can be as short as a few minutes to hours or days long.
+ What kind of data and reports can we expect from a completed Proof of Concept (PoC)?

If the proof-of-concept is focused on motion performance, then graphs from the motor’s encoder can be provided. Other tests may include external sensors or video recordings.

+ Can we provide our own test fixtures or components for the demo or Proof of Concept (PoC) setup?

Yes! If you have hardware specific to your application, then we can consider using that in our testing.

+ What are the most common motion control mistakes and how can I avoid them in machine design?

The most common motion control mistakes we see in machine design are when people: 

 

 
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