7.2.2.2 - Rotary Actuators
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What is a rotary actuator?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy is converted into motion.
Name one application of servo motors.
💡 Hint: Consider where precision is needed.
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What type of motion do rotary actuators produce?
💡 Hint: Think about the name and what it suggests.
Servo motors are used to provide:
💡 Hint: Consider what defines a servo motor.
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Design a control system for a rotary actuator in a robotic arm. Include component choices and explain the integration process.
💡 Hint: Consider the feedback mechanism and necessary components.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using an electric motor versus a hydraulic actuator in a manufacturing assembly line.
💡 Hint: Think about the load requirements and speed of movement.
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