March 2026

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IN THE NEWS

Hydraulics is Suited for Fast and Precise Motion

See hydraulics in action. This short video of a basic hydraulic system demonstrates a cylinder moving quickly with impressive precision, highlighting the kind of smooth, controlled motion commonly found in industrial systems. With the right components, more speed and higher accuracy are possible. Achieving fast, accurate, and elegant motion control is easier than many people realize.

Motion Control System Gives Manufacturer Improved Cycle Times, Part Quality, and Accuracy

This article highlights how Advanced Foundry Systems (AFS) improved cycle times on its trim presses by 10-20% while significantly improving quality. Trim presses remove flash from castings – a critical operation that can result in a defective part if done incorrectly.  This application is a great example of how the right motion control can make a real impact on quality and efficiency. AFS has installed more than 30 customized trim presses using Delta motion controllers.  

From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Motion Control Reengineers Fence Drilling

A cedar fence post drilling operation at BKB Cedar was struggling with slow production, frequent drill jams, and physically demanding manual work that limited output to about 600 posts per shift with two operators. Working with integrator MicroWest Design and hydraulic specialists at PQ Systems, the system was completely reengineered using a Delta Motion RMC200 motion controller along with redesigned hydraulics, position feedback, and intelligent pressure monitoring. The result transformed a decades-old machine into a precise, automated drilling system that prevents jams, adapts speed automatically, and drills to exact depth using laser measurement. Production jumped to more than 800 posts per shift with only one operator, while safety, quality, and reliability improved dramatically. It is a powerful example of how modern motion control can turn aging equipment from a production bottleneck into a competitive advantage.

TECH TIPS

Superimposed Motion

New RMCTools Commands for Generating Waveforms

• Trapezoid Stop (131) to stop motion in a controlled way
• Trapezoid Change Shape (132) to modify the waveform on the fly
• Trapezoid Start (Prs/Frc) (133) for pressure or force-based applications
• Change Target Parameter (80) to dynamically adjust parameters like amplitude or frequency while the motion is running

Watch a Cylinder Extend Faster than it Retracts

UPCOMING TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES

UPCOMING TRAINING OPTIONS

This two-day course (eight hours per day) is designed for beginners who want a solid foundation in motion control. You will work directly with real systems and learn the essentials of setting up and using RMC motion controllers in a practical, hands-on environment.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to begin using RMC controllers in real applications. It is a fast and effective way to gain the skills you need to move your projects forward.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Basic Motion
• Plots
• Discrete I/O
• Running User Programs
• Creating User Programs
• Program Triggers

• Expressions
• Curves
• Pressure/Force Control
• Manual Tuning
• Tuning Wizard
• Troubleshooting

This three-day course (eight hours per day) provides an in-depth exploration into advanced motion control concepts, featuring hands-on breakout sessions with real, live hydraulic and electric systems.

Completion of this course will provide a deeper mastery of Delta Motion's RMC motion controllers and RMCTools software—unlocking advanced functions, fine-tuning precision control, and gaining hands-on experience that you can immediately apply to real-world applications.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Advanced position tuning
• Setting up a controller
• Pressure-force control & tuning
• Advanced programming techniques
• Overlapped & non-linear valves
• PLC communication

• Tuning for underdamped systems
• Gain scheduling
• Servo motor control & tuning
• Gearing & camming
• Curves
• And more

Prerequisites: Completion of RMCTools Technical Training