Machine Control Systems

 
Capability

Product Technology Partners Ltd specialise in the provision of machine control systems requiring high precision, versatility, non-standard functions, and R&D facilities in any combination.

• Over 20 years experience in the design of machine control systems
• Electrical and hydraulic servo control design using high performance products from Delta Tau and Baldor as well as embedded processors and PCs for supervisory control and less demanding applications
• Basic machine control using industry standard programmable controllers (PLCs)
• Simultaneous data acquisition for full monitoring of experimental and research machines
• Full hardware design capability for special applications

Our primary expertise is in the design and implementation of high-performance multi-axis servo control systems using electric and hydraulic actuators. But of course we can and will provide systems that control all aspects of a machine required for industrial use, including sequencing and ancillary function control as well as safety and monitoring functions. Working with associated mechanical and electronic designers, we can advise on the design of special purpose machines and also supply all mechanics and hardware where required. The range of control technologies available to us ensures that we can select the most effective business solution for a control requirement.

Recent projects

• Control system software for a range of versatile wire forming machines, including development of a special scripting language for operators to define manufactured product
• A high accuracy, high precision control system for contact lens lathes enabling arbitrary profile definition
• A control system for a specialised machine to strip insulation from needle assemblies
• A complete control system for an experimental sheet metal forming press, including versatile cycle definition and data acquisition for materials property analysis