One of our clients, a manufacturer of military-grade gearboxes for steering systems, faced a challenge in measuring the running torque (also known as prevailing torque) of their gearboxes. Historically, they relied on a manual and less accurate method for testing torque, which involved using a spline drive and a manual torque reader. This traditional setup was time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies, particularly when measuring running torque at low speeds (such as 40 RPM).
When precision torque & angle control meets intelligent vision, automation becomes smarter, faster, and more reliable.
Buchanan Automation, a trusted automation integrator, developed this innovative application combining Kolver’s K-DUCER KDS-PL70 electric screwdriver with Micropsi Industries’ MIRAI vision system.
Modbus is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation. It enables different devices, such as PLCs, sensors, drives, and precision tools like Kolver’s K-DUCER, to exchange data over serial or Ethernet connections.
For automation engineers, Modbus is almost plug-and-play: most Ethernet-capable PLCs and industrial PCs/MES systems already support it.