Drive Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What do motors do?
A
Convert electrical energy into movement
2
Q
How does a standard (DC) electrical motor work?
A
It creates rotary movement when a direct current flows through it
3
Q
How do servo motors work?
A
They turn through precise angles, controlled by a series of pulses
4
Q
Where are servo motors commonly used?
A
In robotics and CNC machinery
5
Q
How do stepper motors work?
A
They turn through precise steps
6
Q
Where are stepper motors commonly used?
A
Moving cameras, CNC machinery and printers
