What is Servo Feed Line Custom Service and Why Do We Use Them?

At Coe Press Equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. One of our key products, the servo feed, exemplifies our commitment to precision and performance. But what exactly goes into ensuring that a servo feed performs optimally? Let's dive into the 'Science behind the Solution' for understanding servo feeds.

Read more

Testing and Validation

Our approach begins with rigorous testing based on material width and thickness. These parameters are crucial as they directly influence the pulling power required to advance the material into the die. By understanding the specific dimensions of the material, we can accurately assess the capabilities needed from the servo feed.

Consideration of Pits

Another important factor is whether our customers plan to use a pit for the slack loop. A pit introduces additional weight into the loop, necessitating more power from the motor. The increased load means the motor must work harder to maintain the desired performance levels, and we take this into account during our testing and specification phases.

Die Length and Friction

The length of the die also plays a significant role in the performance of a servo feed. Besides pulling material from the loop, the servo feed must push the material through the die. The longer the die, the more power is required due to increased friction. Our engineers factor in a selectable amount of expected friction based on die length, ensuring that the motor torque is sufficient to handle the load. The longer the die, the greater the friction, and consequently, the more motor torque required.

Operational Speed

Speed is another critical element. We need to know the feed length, the degrees of feed angle available, and the strokes per minute (SPM) the customer plans on running. This information is essential for determining the operational parameters of the servo feed.

COE Engineered Formula

Once we have gathered all the necessary data, we input it into our proprietary COE engineered formula. This formula is designed to ensure that the quoted servo feed will exceed the customer's expectations. It evaluates whether the selected servo feed can meet the required speed and assesses how close the motor is to its peak and continual torque limits. If the calculations indicate that the performance is too close to the motor's limits, we consider either a larger servo feed or a different drive ratio to enhance the safety range.

Ensuring Excellence

At COE, our sales team is not permitted to quote a servo feed that does not meet or exceed the customer's requirements. This policy underscores our commitment to delivering reliable and efficient solutions. The 'Science behind the Solution' for understanding servo feeds ensures that every servo feed we provide is backed by thorough testing, precise calculations, and a deep understanding of the application's demands.

In conclusion, our meticulous approach to designing and validating servo feeds highlights our dedication to excellence. By considering factors such as material dimensions, pit usage, die length, and operational speed, and leveraging our COE engineered formula, we ensure that our servo feeds are more than capable of meeting the stringent demands of modern manufacturing processes.

Lihao Machine Product Page

Stay tuned for our next Science Behind the Solution blog, where we will delve into straighteners.

Written by Tom Brockie, Sales.

This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused, modified, altered, or operated with parts other than supplied or recommended by Coe Press Equipment Corporation. COE makes no Warranty, express of implied, with respect to any product or labor furnished in connection with the servicing of Coe Products not manufactured or serviced by COE. Warranty is also void if equipment is serviced by vendors other than COE or not approved by COE. Warranty is based on normal usage and excludes equipment operated beyond rated capacity or equipment not receiving proper maintenance as described in the owner's manual.

Parts claimed defective must be returned, freight pre-paid, to our plan in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Any parts determined defective dur to faulty workmanship or materials will be replaced or repaired, at our option, free of charges, F.O.B. our plant. Except as expressly provided herein, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused, modified, altered, or operated with parts other than supplied or recommended by Coe Press Equipment Corporation. In no event shall Coe Press Equipment Corporation be liable for any anticipated profits or for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, however arising. Coe Press Equipment Corporation does not warranty equipment to meet the requirements of any safety codes of any state, municipality or other jurisdiction, and the purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in combination with other machinery or apparatus. Any change in the materials, design or performance intended to improve any product of Coe Press Equipment shall not obligate Coe Press to modify any previously manufactured equipment. Warranty based on normal usage and excludes equipment operated beyond rated capacity or equipment not receiving proper maintenance as described in the owner's manual. 

Regular equipment maintenance is something that every company knows it should do, but which few follow through on. Studies show that the majority of equipment failures can be traced back to improper maintenance practices. COE can help you avoid downtime and keep your equipment running at its best with our effective COE-Certified Inspection and Maintenance program. During this 210-point inspection, we document the condition of each critical component of your equipment and fix any immediate issues. After inspection, we provide a comprehensive field report that includes additional actions that should be considered to maximize equipment performance. Don't' wait until you find yourself in a reactive situation ' proper maintenance can add years to equipment life.

COE Press Equipment stocks and maintains a wide range of standard replacement and repair parts for our complete product line ' with over half our orders shipped within 24 hours. For special parts, COE's vertically integrated manufacturing capability allows us to manufacture on site to produce the parts you require efficiently and cost-effectively.
And, our unique warranty provides great coverage that you can count on.

Air Feed and Legacy Parts
Looking for replacement parts for our historical line of air feeds? Use the links below to download PDFs to help you identify your air feed as well as the parts you'd like to order. Then, just call us with the identification numbers so we can provide price and availability.

Want more information on Servo Feed Line Custom Service? Feel free to contact us.