MOTION CONTROL SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Tiger Motion provides servo motors, Hollow Frameless Torque Motors, linear motors and Servo Integrated Gearmotor (Gear Servo Motors), covering the full range of precision industrial motion control scenarios.
Servo Motors & Linear Motors for Machine Tools - Rigid, High-Speed Precision
CNC machine tools rely on rigid feed drives and high-speed spindles. Tiger Motion's high-voltage AC servo motors and linear motors deliver high stiffness, low cogging, and precise positioning - improving surface quality and machining efficiency.
Why Servo & Linear Motors Are Critical for Machine Tools
·Core role: Servo motors drive the machine tool feed axes and spindle positioning; linear motors are used for high-precision linear feed-determining machining accuracy and surface quality.
·Special requirements: high rigidity against deformation, high speed, low cogging torque, precise positioning and thermal stability.
·Type selection: 220V/380V high-voltage AC servo for heavy cutting and spindles; linear motors (zero backlash, low cogging) for high-precision feed; Hollow Frameless Torque Motors for rotary tables.
·Tiger Motion product mapping: 220V/380V high-voltage AC servo (high rigidity, high power, for feed and spindle), linear motors (zero backlash, low cogging, ensuring high surface finish), and Hollow Frameless Torque Motors (high-rigidity rotary-table indexing) form a complete machine-tool power chain from roughing to high-precision feed.
·Core challenge: Balancing high rigidity, high speed and low thermal drift, while controlling cogging torque to ensure surface finish.
220V/380V AC Servo Motor (50W–7.5kW, flange 40–180)
50 W–7.5 kW
High power
Feed / spindle
High rigidity + high power
Linear motor LSM85-LM12 / LM2040I
High speed and precision
High thrust
High-precision linear feed
Zero backlash + low cogging
High-voltage servo with brake
Customizable
Medium-High Torque
Spindle positioning
Brake holding
Hollow Frameless Torque Motor (Rotary Table)
Hollow Frameless
High torque density
CNC rotary table
Zero backlash + high rigidity
How to Choose Servo & Linear Motors for Machine Tools
·1. Determine the axis type: feed axis, spindle, rotary table - requirements for torque, speed and accuracy differ.
·2. Calculate the cutting load: combine feed force and acceleration to determine servo power and torque margin.
·3. Select the voltage level: conventional machine tools use 220V/380V high-voltage AC servo.
·4. Precision feed: for high-surface-finish scenarios, choose linear motors-zero backlash, low cogging.
·5. Evaluate thermal stability: for long-duration machining, choose solutions with temperature control and cooling structures.
·6. System integration: confirm that the drive is compatible with the CNC system bus.
Industry FAQ
Q: Servo or linear motor for machine tool feed?
A: Conventional feed uses AC servo + ball screw; ultra-high precision, high surface finish or high-speed scenarios use linear motors, eliminating the transmission chain with zero backlash.
Q: What effect does cogging torque have on machining?
A: Cogging torque causes low-speed crawling and surface streaking; a low-cogging design significantly improves machined surface quality.
Q: Why are Hollow Frameless Torque Motors used for rotary tables?
A: Hollow Frameless Torque Motors offer zero backlash, high rigidity and high dynamics for rotary tables, suitable for high-precision indexing needs such as 5-axis machining.
Q: Which linear motor models does Tiger Motion offer?
A: We offer magnetic-axis linear motors such as LSM85-LM12 and LM2040I, covering high-precision feed scenarios.
Technical Advantages of Tiger Motion Servo Solutions for Machine Tools
·High-rigidity 220V/380V AC servo for heavy cutting and spindle power.
·Linear Motors provide zero-backlash, low-cogging feed for high-surface-finish machining.
·Hollow Frameless Torque Motors power rotary tables with high rigidity and precise indexing.
·Thermally stable designs maintain accuracy through long-duration machining.
·CNC-bus compatible drives simplify system integration.
Representative Application Cases
·CNC feed axes and spindles driven by high-rigidity AC servo for milling and turning.
·High-surface-finish precision feed using Linear Motors to eliminate transmission backlash.
·5-axis rotary tables built on Hollow Frameless Torque Motors for rigid, high-precision indexing.
These use cases reflect how Tiger Motion servo and motion products are applied across real machine tools, with OEM/ODM customization available for specific machine architectures.
Robots demand extremely high joint torque density, repeatability and dynamic response. Tiger Motion provides Hollow Frameless Torque Motors and Robot Joint Servo Motors (a Servo Integrated Gearmotor sub-category), covering the full stack of joint power from collaborative robots to six-axis industrial robots.
Mobile robots emphasize compactness, low voltage and high reliability. Low-voltage servo motors such as 48V DC and Servo Integrated Gearmotor (Gear Servo Motors) deliver strong torque in a miniaturized package, suitable for drive wheels, lifting and steering mechanisms, ensuring stable long-duration operation.
Medical imaging and surgical equipment require micron-level accuracy, low noise and high cleanliness. Low-voltage servo motors and Hollow Frameless Torque Motors provide smooth and reliable motion control for CT/MRI rotary tables, surgical robotic arms and rehabilitation devices.
CNC machine tools rely on high-rigidity feed systems and high-speed spindles. High-voltage AC servo motors and linear motors deliver high rigidity, low cogging and precise positioning, improving machining surface quality and efficiency.
Printing and packaging lines require multi-axis synchronization and high-speed cycling. Servo motors (AC/DC) achieve stable and consistent registration, cutting and tension control, reducing scrap and increasing throughput.
Applications
Contact Tiger Motion for Your Machine Tools Solution
Need a servo or motion solution for your machine tools? Tiger Motion's engineering team provides selection support, samples, and OEM/ODM customization. Tell us your application, voltage, torque, and communication requirements (CANopen / EtherCAT / PROFINET) and we will propose a tailored solution with a quote. Visit tigersmotion.com or contact our sales team to start the discussion.
