Motor Selection

The first stage of motor selection typically involves applying basic principles:

  • Kinematics (velocity, acceleration)
  • Dynamics (torque, power)
  • Choosing gears

The second stage then involves determining the type and specifications of motors:

  • Different control objectives (position, velocity, force)
  • Motor drives, cost, etc.
  • DC (brush), AC (induction), Synchronous & stepper

Basic Example

Rotary Indexing Example