This machine automatically feeds hard drive disk media from cassette
holders onto an air bearing spindle. The spindle is then rotated and the
laser texturing occurs. The media is then removed from the spindle and
placed back into the cassette. This machine processes 200 disks per batch
in under 45 minutes.
An IBM industrial computer with two 8-Axis stepper/servo control boards is used to control 4 servo motors and 8 stepper motors. In addition the laser disk processing is controlled by the computer.
Microsoft Visual Basic was used to create the operator interface. An easy to use graphic interface was created. A separate pendent is available for system set-up.Conventional pushbuttons and pilot lights are used for the shutdown system.
Control System Design, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Programming, Documentation, Material Procurement, Assembly, Installation and Start-Up.
Control Description, Software Documentation, Maintenance Manuals, Visual Basic Program Listings and complete system drawings.


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