In CNC plasma cutting, torch height control (THC) plays a crucial role with cut quality, consistency, and consumables lifetime. Since arc voltage is directly proportional to the distance between the torch and the workpiece, maintaining a stable voltage is essential for achieving precise and repeatable results. This is where PoLabs solutions, PlasmaSens and PlasmaSensOut, come … Read more
In modern CNC systems, flexibility in connecting control interfaces is becoming increasingly important. Machine operators often need to position the CNC pendant controller in different locations around the machine to improve visibility, accessibility, and safety during operation. CNC pendant wiring Traditional direct wiring between the CNC controller and the pendant interface can introduce several limitations. … Read more
Every CNC machine needs a way of measuring the tool length. The techniques can range from manual measurements which can be suprisingly accurate to advanced measurements with laser tool setter that have guaranteed precision. Why is tool length measuring necessary? Tool length measurement in CNC is a fundamental process that ensures accuracy, efficiency, and safety … Read more
We get a lot of question regarding the debugging and solving the hardware and software problems with our products. There is easy way on how to utilize AI to help you solve your specific problem with debugging with AI. What is the problem and how to find solution Nowadays, solving complex and specific hardware and … Read more
We needed to automatically switch on the 5 heaters with time delay between each other. We used PoRelay8 as time delay switch with Programmable relay that automatically switched on the heaters one after another. Why do we need time delay for heaters? We have reflow oven for soldering PCBs. When we switch it on, there … Read more
There is very simple way to test your PlasmaSens THC controller with our PoKeys application. Just connect the PlasmaSens to PoKeys57CNC and follow these steps for torch height control test. Connecting the PlasmaSens to the PoKeys57CNC We offer different THC – torch height control options. PlasmaSens is most used with Mach and with our PoKeys57CNC … Read more
On our PoKeys57CNC USB and ETHERNET motion controller, we use IDC connectors for connection of STEP, DIR and EN signals to the stepper or servo driver. There is a good reason why we decided to use such connectors as stepper motor connector and why it is one of the best options. What is IDC connector? … Read more
The new PoKeys device is finally released – dedicated CNC controller with integrated stepper motor drivers and easy to use software and plugin. It is is a blend between general purpose PoKeys device, CNC controller and stepper motor driver. It is intended for use with Mach4 CNC control software. Device overview PoKeys57CNCpro4x25 is PoKeys device intended for stepper … Read more
Do you have a project that demands position control of stepper motor or servo motor? Our easy to use PoKeys devices and PoBlocks programming software enables you to add position control with other peripheral to any custom project. What do we want to achieve with motor position control? The project requred motor position control of … Read more
We would like to present our technique of testing PCBs for reliability, functionality and to assure that they meet our standards – automated bed of nails PCB testing equipment. What is bed of nails for PCB testing? PCBs are usually tested with special type of fixture that is made from spring loaded pins to connect … Read more