X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two servo-controlled linear actuators (often servomotors and ball screws) with their linear axes perpendicular to each other.
The X-Y table may move the table under a stationary tool such as a glue dispenser or may move a tool over a stationary work-table. Programmable X-Y tables are used to control water-jet cutters that are used to cut shoe leather, plastics and floor mats for cars.
Clothing manufacturer employ powerful X-Y tables to move knives or lasers to cut materials enhancing efficiency; in this case the material cutter can simultaneously cut many layers of material and the computer optimizes the nesting of components to minimize waste.
In woodworking industry, X-Y tables are used in automatic panel cutters to saw computer-optimized patterns from four to eight feet sheets of plywood and veneer.
The above aforementioned applications of X-Y tables are just a few of the uses I have shared in this article; X-Y are increasingly being employed in position control applications as they are in themselves complete automated systems.
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