Turnkey projects

Over the years, Customize Motion Controls (CMC) has proudly delivered a wide range of successful machine upgrades, transforming existing equipment into high-performance, precision-driven systems. Our expertise in advanced motion control allows clients to extend the life of their machinery, boost efficiency, and integrate the latest technologies for optimized operation.

Parison Control replacement

Modernizing Production: CMC Upgrades Old Parison Controllers with Moog IMI220-145D001

At Customize Motion Controls (CMC), we specialize in breathing new life into existing machinery, enhancing performance and reliability. A prime example of this is our recent work replacing outdated parison controllers with the advanced Moog IMI220-145D001.

Parison control is critical in blow molding applications, directly impacting product quality and material usage. Older controllers can lead to inconsistencies, increased scrap rates, and frequent downtime. By upgrading to the Moog IMI220-145D001, our clients benefit from:

Enhanced Precision: The IMI220-145D001 offers superior control over parison wall thickness, ensuring consistent product quality.
Improved Reliability: Modern electronics and robust design minimize failures, leading to greater uptime and reduced maintenance.
Optimized Performance: Newer technology allows for finer adjustments and faster response, contributing to higher throughput and material savings.

CMC's expertise ensures a seamless transition, from initial assessment and removal of the old controller to the precise installation and calibration of the new Moog IMI220-145D001. Our goal is to empower our clients with modernized systems that deliver tangible improvements in efficiency and product quality.

Siemens System Integrator

At Customize Motion Controls (CMC), we are at the forefront of industrial automation, providing comprehensive total plant control solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity. As a trusted Siemens integrator, we leverage the power and versatility of the Siemens S7-1500 Safety PLC series to create robust and highly reliable control systems for entire facilities.

Our expertise extends beyond individual machine upgrades; we design and implement integrated plant-wide solutions that bring together diverse processes, machinery, and safety functions under one centralized control architecture. The Siemens S7-1500 Safety PLCs are central to this approach, offering:

Integrated Safety: The S7-1500 Safety CPUs provide seamlessly integrated safety functionalities (fail-safe and standard automation on a single controller), simplifying engineering and reducing complexity while meeting stringent safety standards.
High Performance: These powerful controllers ensure rapid processing of large volumes of data and complex control algorithms, crucial for optimizing plant operations.
Scalability and Flexibility: The modular design of the S7-1500 series allows for easy expansion and adaptation to evolving plant requirements, making it a future-proof investment.
Seamless Integration: As a Siemens integrator, CMC ensures that all components, from field devices to human-machine interfaces (HMIs), are flawlessly integrated, providing operators with clear insights and intuitive control.

CMC's approach to total plant control with Siemens S7-1500 Safety means our clients benefit from enhanced operational visibility, streamlined processes, reduced downtime, and, most importantly, a safer working environment. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive performance and provide a competitive edge in today's industrial landscape.

Calender Control Across Industries

Customize Motion Controls (CMC) excels at modernizing critical industrial processes through advanced retrofitting services. A core area of our expertise lies in upgrading calender control systems across the demanding paper, steel, and rubber industries.

Old, inefficient calender controls can lead to inconsistent product thickness, wasted material, and costly downtime. CMC's retrofits integrate cutting-edge control technology, often incorporating advanced servo hydraulics and motion control solutions, to deliver:

Superior Thickness Uniformity: Achieving tighter tolerances and consistent product quality across the entire web or sheet.
Increased Throughput: Optimizing speeds and reducing deviations for higher production rates.
Enhanced Reliability: Replacing aging components with robust, modern systems that ensure long-term stability and minimize unexpected breakdowns.
Improved Diagnostics: Providing operators with better insights into machine performance, enabling proactive maintenance and faster troubleshooting.

By retrofitting calender controls, CMC empowers manufacturers in these vital sectors to not only extend the operational life of their valuable machinery but also to significantly boost productivity and material efficiency, ensuring they remain competitive in today's market.

Test Machine Upgrades

Many industries rely on precise testing to ensure product quality and integrity. However, aging test machines – including tensile testers, fatigue testers, and other specialized equipment – can become a bottleneck, leading to inaccuracies, downtime, and compatibility issues with modern standards. Customize Motion Controls (CMC) specializes in comprehensive retrofit solutions that revitalize these invaluable assets.

Our retrofitting expertise transforms outdated test machines into high-performance systems by:

Upgrading Control Systems: Replacing obsolete electronics and software with modern, high-speed controllers that offer superior data acquisition, enhanced programmability, and improved user interfaces. This often includes integrating advanced servo valve and servo motor and drive technologies for precise force and displacement control.
Enhancing Precision & Accuracy: Modern components and sophisticated control algorithms enable tighter control loops, leading to more accurate and repeatable test results, crucial for R&D and quality control.
Improving Reliability & Uptime: Swapping out aging hardware reduces the risk of breakdowns, while new diagnostic capabilities allow for proactive maintenance, minimizing costly downtime.
Expanding Capabilities: Retrofits can introduce new testing modes, increase test speeds, or integrate with other systems for a more comprehensive testing environment, effectively extending the lifespan and utility of the original machine.

CMC's retrofits offer a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment, allowing clients to maintain their investment while benefiting from cutting-edge performance in tensile, fatigue, and other specialized testing applications.

Actuator Design

In the demanding world of ore sorting, achieving high throughput and precise material separation requires actuators that can perform at extreme speeds while enduring harsh conditions. Customize Motion Controls (CMC) specializes in designing and implementing high-speed actuator solutions capable of reaching frequencies up to 10 Hz, specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of ore sorting applications, all while maintaining an exceptionally long lifespan.

Our approach to these specialized actuator designs focuses on:

Optimized Dynamics: We leverage advanced hydraulic and servo technologies to create systems that can execute rapid, repeatable movements, critical for effective ore sorting. This involves careful selection of servo valves and precision-engineered cylinders.
Robust Construction: Understanding the abrasive and high-cycle nature of ore sorting, our designs prioritize durability. We utilize resilient materials and robust mechanical designs to withstand continuous operation, minimizing wear and tear.
Extended Lifespan: Through meticulous design, component selection, and precise integration, we ensure our high-speed actuators deliver a significantly longer operational life compared to conventional solutions, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

CMC's high-speed actuator designs are a testament to our commitment to innovative motion control solutions that address the specific challenges of industries like mining, providing clients with a competitive edge through enhanced performance and reliability.

SatelliteTracking

For critical applications like satellite communication, radar tracking, and scientific observation, the precision and reliability of antenna positioning are paramount. At Customize Motion Controls (CMC), we specialize in antenna upgrade projects, leveraging advanced servo motor and dual-drive systems to deliver unparalleled accuracy, speed, and robustness.

Traditional antenna drive systems can suffer from backlash, wear, and limited dynamic performance. CMC's retrofitting approach modernizes these systems by implementing:

Dual-Drive Servo Motor Systems: We utilize a dual-drive configuration where two servo motors work in tandem on a single axis. This innovative setup allows for active backlash compensation, significantly increasing positioning accuracy and stiffness. The redundant nature of dual drives also enhances reliability and uptime.
High-Precision Control: Integrated with sophisticated servo drives, our systems provide extremely precise control over angular position, velocity, and acceleration, essential for maintaining stable communication links or accurate target tracking.
Enhanced Dynamics: The power and responsiveness of modern servo motors and drives enable antennas to achieve higher tracking speeds and more agile movements, crucial for rapidly moving targets or changing environmental conditions.
Increased Lifespan and Reduced Maintenance: By replacing older, less efficient drive mechanisms with robust servo motor and drive technology, we extend the operational life of the antenna system and reduce the frequency and cost of maintenance.

CMC's expertise in integrating these cutting-edge servo motor and dual-drive systems ensures that our antenna upgrade projects deliver superior performance, providing clients with a future-proof solution for their critical communication and tracking needs.