Improved Controller Performance for Electromechanical Axes

Abstract

The cascaded position control structure is state of the art in modern production machines and machine tools. Since an adequate controller performance of the electromechanical axes is still a key aspect for a resource efficient and high-quality production, this topic is addressed by the paper. An overall approach/framework to monitor and ensure an improved controller performance over time, comprising five tangible approaches is presented. All methodologies were developed in the department for control and feedback control technologies of the Technische Universitaet Chemnitz. They will be demonstrated and also be discussed based on experimental results.