Indramat Error F236

While Indramat drives rarely fail, you may see Indramat drive errors from time to time. These fault and error codes indicate that there’s a problem somewhere in your system. Any number of things can cause these errors: incorrect parameters, a bad Indramat cable, worn out motor bearings, or a defective drive, just to name a… Read more »

Indramat Drive Troubleshooting

One of the great things about Indramat drives is that they hardly ever fail. Indramat made some of the greatest motion control products the world has ever seen, and many of their systems still run reliably to this day. However, few people know how to service or troubleshoot Indramat drives because most operators don’t have… Read more »

The Opportunities and Obligations of Automation

McKinsey Global Institute estimates that as many as a third of American jobs may disappear by 2030. People have feared automation’s effect on employment since machines were first used for manufacturing. We have found new types of work to replace the jobs lost to machines with each new breakthrough in automation. Today’s level of technology… Read more »

Troubleshooting Indramat Fault F277

Indramat PPC Control

Indramat fault F277, or  “Current Measurement Trim Wrong”,  indicates a problem with your drive controller. Unlike other pesky Indramat errors that have several possible causes, there is one cause — and one remedial action — for Indramat F277 faults. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy to clear this error. You can’t troubleshoot this error… Read more »

One Giant Leap for Manufacturing

Physical location matters in manuafacturing. The place where something is made can determine how much it is taxed or tariffed. It can reduce costs on production and shipping, which lowers costs for manufacturers and consumers. Goods can actually become different goods depending on the physical location of its origin; champagne becomes sparkling wine, bourbon becomes… Read more »

Robots and Humans: Who Makes a Better Caregiver?

The caregiver profession is often included among occupations that are safe from automation. This is due to the fact that caregivers must possess traits and skills that are uniquely human. However, a growing need for caregivers combined with a shortage of skilled workers in the profession has led to an increase in the investment and… Read more »

5 Reasons to Get a New Indramat Manual

If you started off with a paper manual or guide for your Indramat system, there’s a good chance that it’s long gone by now. Most Indramat systems were installed at least 20 years ago. Indramat drives, servos, and controls are built to last, but guides and manuals tend to vanish into thin air. Any number… Read more »

Choosing the Right Replacment MHD Motor

Indramat MHD servo motors are maintenance-free little powerhouses. You can find these servos spinning in factory machines used in packaging and handling, machine tooling, textiles, and printing. While these motors seldom fail, you may eventually need a repair or a replacement MHD motor. Indramat products are all legacy units, which means that replacing your Indramat… Read more »

Does It Make Sense to Plan for Problems Yet to Be?

Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear about something that hasn’t happened yet. Maybe you stress about breaking bad news to someone, going into a big job interview, or giving a speech in front of a crowd. Perhaps you stress about your Indramat servos breaking down, but they continue running strong. You play through… Read more »