The document discusses defining robot performance requirements and how customized solutions from Harmonic Drive can help meet those requirements. It provides an overview of Harmonic Drive's product line and gear technologies, then discusses how mechanical modifications and performance customizations can be made to their gear components and systems to optimize robots for specific design requirements and applications. Customizations like increased accuracy, stiffness, torque properties and materials can be made, with varying levels of difficulty and cost implications discussed.
OEM Dynamics comprises the Systems Integration division of Moog Animatics. Its purpose is to couple proven Integrated Servo Controls with innovative designs in Linear Actuators to provide System Components and sub-assemblies for high-end automation. With over 20 years of application designs operating on production floors internationally, we offer high performance, low cost, reliable components and sub systems for industries including but not limited to:
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OEM Dynamics comprises the Systems Integration division of Moog Animatics. Its purpose is to couple proven Integrated Servo Controls with innovative designs in Linear Actuators to provide System Components and sub-assemblies for high-end automation. With over 20 years of application designs operating on production floors internationally, we offer high performance, low cost, reliable components and sub systems for industries including but not limited to:
Biomedical Process and Control equipment
Automotive Component Assembly and Testing
CNC Wood and Metal cutting Systems
Aviation Testing and Control
Nuclear Fuel Rod Handling Systems
OEM dynamics is dedicated to deliver Component Level Products and Sub-System Assemblies with high performance and reliability at the lowest possible prices. Our coupled sub-systems allow you to just drop us in and go!
To learn more visit www.animatics.com or www.oemdynamics.com.
A Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) is a common transmission system used in low power engines as in ATV or motorcycles. This system is also used by the Baja SAE USB vehicles prototypes and motivated by the willingness to improve the performance of the prototype; I developed a final degree project which aims to describe the dynamic behavior of this system. The result was an algorithm that simulates the dynamic behavior of the vehicle given certain parameters. This project was to opt for mechanical engineering degree, earning an honorable distinction for it.
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Result shows the MBD capability of driveline simulations.
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A brief slideshow outlining the creative journey taken thus far in improving the ts_17 halfshafts and tripods in an attempt to achieve better race car performance.
•SAE Baja is an Inter-colligate off road racing competition where the top engineering colleges in India successfully fabricate and race there all-terrain vehicles.
•The competition has various automotive giants like Mahindra, General motors etc. powering the event.
•The contest challenges each team to function as a firm whose objective is to design, fabricate, market and race off their vehicles that would be evaluated on a variety of manufacturing angles by various professionals from the sponsoring automotive companies.
Vibration analysis of Drivelines using MBD and the ability of the solvers is showcased in this ppt.
Consideration of 1D, 2D and 3D MBD models for drivelines and performing order analysis for the same.
Result shows the MBD capability of driveline simulations.
A gear bearing is a type of rolling-element bearing similar to an epicyclic gear. Gear bearings consist of a number of smaller 'satellite' gears which revolve around the center of the bearing along a track on the outsides of the internal and satellite gears, and on the inside of the external gear.
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Learn about methods to more quickly and economically machine materials such as high nickel-based super alloys or intermetallics such as gamma titanium aluminide. Philip Varghese, group leader of Saint-Gobain’s Advanced Application Engineering, showcases emerging trends in grinding of materials, with focus on turbine engine aerospace components. Originally presented at IMTS 2016.
CarbonForce is an innovative grinding wheel core for vitrified cBN wheels. Made up of innovative carbon fibre reinforced polymers, the new wheels are up to 75% lighter in weight than standard diamond grinding wheels, enabling easy operator handling.
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Vid t.ex. rund- och centerlesslipning samt vevaxel- och kamaxelslipning används ofta stora slipskivor där själva skivans vikt kan orsaka problem. Winter lanserar en ny typ av slipkropp för keramiskt bundna CBN-slipskivor i stora diametrar som har upp till 75 % lägre vikt jämfört med slipskivor med en slipkropp av stål.
CarbonForce is an innovative grinding wheel core for vitrified cBN wheels. Made up of innovative carbon fibre reinforced polymers, the new wheels are up to 75% lighter in weight than standard diamond grinding wheels, enabling easy operator handling.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
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Harmonic drive llc robotics symposium presentation-designing from the inside out; defining robot performance requirements
1. Defining robot performance requirements and learning how
customized solutions can be the key to success.
Designing From the Inside-Out
Doug Olson
President / CEO
Harmonic Drive LLC
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2. Empower Your Robot!®
Agenda
• Brief Company Overview
• Product Line Overview
• Technology Overview
• Your Design Requirements
• Mechanical Modifications & Implications
• Performance Customizations
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3. Harmonic Drive Systems
(Japan)
Company Overview
Harmonic Drive LLC
(Peabody, MA)
Harmonic Drive AG
(Germany)
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4. Component Sets ActuatorsGear Units & Gearheads
Product Line Overview
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5. Harmonic Drive® Gear Characteristics
• Zero Backlash
• High Reduction Ratio
• In-line Configuration
• 30:1 To 160:1 Reduction In A Single Stage
• Gear Ratios Determined By Number Of Gear Teeth
• Weight And Size Are Independent Of Gear Ratio
Technology Overview
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6. Circular Spline
Wave Generator
Flexspline
Harmonic Drive® Component Set
The Gear is Comprised of Just Three Basic Components
Harmonic Drive® Component Set
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8. One Size Doesn’t Fit All
• > 70% Of The Products We Produce Are “Specials”
– Therefore, Specials Are Standard
• Our Discussion Today is About Component Sets, but
the Principles Are Common To All Product Lines
– Mechanical Modifications
– Performance Customization
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10. Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
CS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Outside Diameter Difficult Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test data
is required
CS Weight reduction Easy Moderate
Excessive weight reduction
will lower torsional stiffness
CS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
Circular Spline Modifications
BCD ø
BH ø
• Torque transmission must be evaluated if
smaller or fewer screws are used.
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11. Circular Spline Modifications
OD ø
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
CS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Outside Diameter Difficult Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Weight reduction Easy Moderate
Excessive weight reduction
will lower torsional stiffness
CS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
• Rabbet or OD can be used to pilot the CS.
• The rabbet can be eliminated.
Rabbet ø
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12. Circular Spline Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
CS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Outside Diameter Difficult Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Weight reduction Easy Moderate
Excessive weight reduction
will lower torsional stiffness
CS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
• Typical Weight Reduction
• T cross section
• Pocketing of CS
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13. Circular Spline Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
CS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Outside Diameter Difficult Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
CS Weight reduction Easy Moderate
Excessive weight reduction
will lower torsional stiffness
CS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
• Typical Weight Reduction
• T cross section
• Pocketing of CS
• Standard Material – Ductile Iron
• Options
• Low temp chrome plating
• 17-4PH, 15-5PH
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14. Flexspline Modifications
BCD ø
BH ø
Pilot ø
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
FS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
FS Pilot Diameter Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
FS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Moderate More Significant
Possible reduction in life
depending on load
conditions
• This is the weakest connection point
• If modifying, verify torque transmitting
capacity
• Consider use of Dowel Pins
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15. Flexspline Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
FS Hole Pattern Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
FS Pilot Diameter Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
FS Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Moderate More Significant
Possible reduction torque
specifications
• Standard Material: 4340
• Options: 15-5PH, 17-4PH
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16. Wave Generator Modifications
WG Bore ø
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
WG Bore change
(w/ Oldham coupling)
Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Bore Change
(Solid wave generator)
Easy Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
WG Weight / Inertia
Reduction
Moderate Moderate
Excessive weight
reduction will lower
torsional stiffness
Stainless Steel Wave
Generator Bearing
Easy Significant
Long lead time
Reduced bearing life
Bearing Separator
Material Change (Brass,
Phenolic…)
Moderate
Moderate to
significant
depending on
quantity
Lead time
• Semi-standard sizes are readily available
• Custom sizes available up to max
diameter limit
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17. Wave Generator Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
WG Bore change
(w/ Oldham coupling)
Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Bore Change
(Solid wave generator)
Easy Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
WG Weight / Inertia
Reduction
Moderate Moderate
Excessive weight
reduction will lower
torsional stiffness
Stainless Steel Wave
Generator Bearing
Easy Significant
Long lead time
Reduced bearing life
Bearing Separator
Material Change (Brass,
Phenolic…)
Moderate
Moderate to
significant
depending on
quantity
Lead time
• Standard Material: Steel
• Options: 15-5PH, 17-4PH
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18. Wave Generator Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
WG Bore change
(w/ Oldham coupling)
Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Bore Change
(Solid wave generator)
Easy Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
WG Weight (Inertia)
Reduction
Moderate Moderate
Excessive weight
reduction will lower
torsional stiffness
Stainless Steel Wave
Generator Bearing
Easy Significant
Long lead time
Reduced bearing life
Bearing Separator
Material Change
(Brass, Phenolic…)
Moderate
Moderate to
significant
depending on
quantity
Lead time
• Wave Generator weight reduction is highly
effective in improving the dynamic
response of the system. Precision in
assembly is required if no Oldham
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19. Wave Generator Modifications
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
WG Bore change
(w/ Oldham coupling)
Easy Minimal
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Bore Change
(Solid wave generator)
Easy Production Tooling
Fixtures needed if test
data is required
WG Material Change
(Stainless Steel)
Easy Moderate None
WG Weight / Inertia
Reduction
Moderate Moderate
Excessive weight
reduction will lower
torsional stiffness
Stainless Steel Wave
Generator Bearing
Easy Significant
Long lead time
Reduced bearing life
Bearing Separator
Material Change
(Brass, Phenolic…)
Moderate
Moderate to
significant
depending on
quantity
Lead time
• Wave Generator weight reduction is highly
effective in improving the dynamic
response of the system. Precision in
assembly is required if no Oldham
• 440C Bearings are typically only used for
space flight applications
• Environmental conditions sometimes
requires bearing separator material
changes (temperature extremes, vacuum,
radiation)
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22. • Repeatability is defined as ± ½
the maximum difference in
position when returning to the
same point multiple times from
the same direction.
(Single Direction Repeatability)
Accuracy vs Repeatability
• Accuracy is defined as the
difference between the
commanded position and
the actual position of the
gear.
• 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 =
∅𝑖𝑖 𝑖𝑖 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖
𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟
− ∅𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜
• We measure the accuracy of
the gear throughout one full
revolution of the output and
define that as
transmission error
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23. Positional Accuracy
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
High Accuracy Relatively easy Minimal None
Increased Torsional
Stiffness
Relatively easy Minimal Increased starting torque
Low Starting Torque Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
Low Back-driving
Torque
Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
• Typical Accuracy* <1 arc-min
• Improved Accuracy < 30 arc-sec
• High Accuracy specification is beneficial for:
• Precise positioning applications
• When low velocity ripple is required
• Velocity Ripple ~ d/dt (Position Error)
• When vibration is of critical concern
• Vibration ~ d2/dt2 (Position Error)
• Test data can be provided
• Repeatability is typically ± 5 arc-sec
27.72 arc-sec
1 Wave Generator
Revolution = 2 Cycles
* Size 20 and larger
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24. Torsional Stiffness
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
High Accuracy Relatively easy Minimal None
Increased Torsional
Stiffness
Relatively easy Minimal Increased starting torque
Low Starting Torque Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
Low Back-driving
Torque
Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
• Torsional Stiffness of Harmonic Gearing is
non-linear
• Broken into three regions K1, K2, K3
• Catalog values are typical and not
guaranteed minimums.
• High stiffness specification is beneficial for
• Precise positioning applications where
load conditions may vary (minimize
deflection)
• Vibration reduction due to increase in
resonant frequency of the system
• Values are verified with test data providedK1 Stiffness is the region where the greatest
increase is achieved
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25. Starting & Back-driving Torque
Modification Difficulty Cost Tradeoff
High Accuracy Relatively easy Minimal None
Increased Torsional
Stiffness
Relatively easy Minimal Increased starting torque
Low Starting Torque Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
Low Back-driving
Torque
Relatively easy Minimal
Lower torsional stiffness
(depending on
requirement)
• Low starting torque beneficial to minimize
dead band when in current mode
• Low Back-driving torque is beneficial when
the robot arm need to be manually
positioned by a user – such as for a cobot
or surgical robot
• The size of gear, reduction ratio as well as
the type and amount of lubricant will also
have a large influence
• Both of these characteristics are inter-
dependent with torsional stiffness
• Typically with careful selection of the gear
type, size & gear tooth profile, all
requirements can be met
• In applications where back-driving is not permissible, a brake or other
failsafe device must be used. In no circumstance should the gear set’s
published Back Driving Torque value be relied upon to prevent
movement of the assembly
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26. Custom Actuators & Gear Units
• Custom actuators and gear units are also available
• Minor modifications to completely custom designs
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27. In Closing
• Conceptual and Preliminary design reviews are
invaluable to identify opportunities for improvements
to assure a successful implementation.
• We are always available to
provide design & engineering
support –free of charge.
• Our Goal is Your Success
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28. Learn More About the Inventor!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQK1dmzT04&feature=youtu.be http://www.waltmusser.org
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29. Doug Olson
Harmonic Drive LLC
DOlson@HarmonicDrive.net
Questions?
Chris Simo
Electromate (Toronto)
Chris@Electromate.com
(905) 850-7447
Rich Kawko
Harmonic Drive LLC
Rkawko@HarmonicDrive.net
(978) 573-3482
Stamati Georgaris
Electromate (Montreal)
Stamati@Electromate.com
(905) 850-7447
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