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Engineering Notes

## Engineering Notes by Oriental Motor

# Welcome to Oriental Motor's "Engineering Notes" Blog:

Products and technology are only valuable when coupled with skilled people and services to support them. Since 1978, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has been building a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond.

**Our blog will feature:**

- Introduction to new products and technologies
- Motion control basics and application examples
- Tips for motor selection, programming, and troubleshooting

 

## [Standard or Custom? How PKP Stepper Motors Give Machine Builders the Best of Both Worlds](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/standard-or-custom-how-pkp-stepper-motors-give-machine-builders-the-best-of-both-worlds)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Mar 16, 2026, 6:29:15 PM

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Standard or Custom? How PKP Stepper Motors Give Machine Builders the Best of Both Worlds

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Building a great machine starts with the right motion components, and Oriental Motor’s PKP Series stepper motors give engineers a reliable starting point with a variety of proven options to choose from.  However, when your design demands a perfect fit or finely tuned specs, our custom assembly services take you beyond what standard motors can offer.

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## [How to Achieve Micron-Level Accuracy with Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-achieve-micron-level-accuracy-with-stepper-motors)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Nov 7, 2025, 6:38:25 PM

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How to Achieve Micron-Level Accuracy with Stepper Motors

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In high-precision automation environments like semiconductor manufacturing, even the smallest error can result in costly defects and downtime.   What if you could deliver servo-like precision without the complexity or cost of servo motors?

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## [CVD Series Stepper Motor Drivers Explained](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/cvd-series-stepper-motor-drivers-explained)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on May 30, 2025, 9:00:00 AM

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CVD Series Stepper Motor Drivers Explained

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CVD Series stepper drivers are the best choice for PKP Series high-torque stepper motors due to their unique abilities to reduce different types of motor vibrations and optimize performance.

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## [How a Network-Compatible Multi-Axis Driver Can Simplify Design and Reduce Costs for Automated Chip Inspection](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-a-network-compatible-multi-axis-driver-can-simplify-design-and-reduce-costs-for-automated-chip-inspection)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Apr 30, 2025, 9:30:00 PM

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How a Network-Compatible Multi-Axis Driver Can Simplify Design and Reduce Costs for Automated Chip Inspection

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A network-compatible multi-axis driver can save space and reduce costs by combining multiple stepper motor drive circuits in a single product and minimizing the number of cables necessary for motion control.

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## [Why Electromagnetic Brake Type Motors are Necessary for the Medical Industry](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/why-electromagnetic-brake-type-motors-are-necessary-for-the-medical-industry)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Mar 31, 2025, 9:00:00 PM

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Why Electromagnetic Brake Type Motors are Necessary for the Medical Industry

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 Motors with built-in electromagnetic brakes enhance safety by preventing unexpected movement during power failures, which is crucial for medical applications where precision, safety, and reliability are essential.

 

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## [Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Attachment: Easily Convert Stepper Motors to Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/stepper-motor-linear-actuator-attachment-easily-convert-stepper-motors-to-linear-actuators)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Sep 30, 2024, 12:00:00 PM

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Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Attachment: Easily Convert Stepper Motors to Linear Actuators

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The popularity of micro linear actuators has been steadily increasing, driven by the need to increase productivity in confined spaces.  To help meet the demand of the miniaturization trend, Oriental Motor has developed a compact linear actuator that can be attached to an off-the-shelf stepper motor.

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## [Gearhead Selection for Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/gearhead-selection-for-stepper-motors)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jul 25, 2024, 6:06:42 PM

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Gearhead Selection for Stepper Motors

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Selecting a gearhead for a stepper motor is like picking out the right shoes for the occasion. Sure, you can wear Air Jordans on a football field, but they're not better than a pair of regular cleats. Similarly, you can use a harmonic gearhead to drive a unidirectional conveyor, but you may be overpaying for its zero-backlash capability when you don't have to.  Picking the right gearhead can ensure the best balance between performance and budget.

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## [Stepper Motor Drivers: Should You Build or Purchase Them?](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/stepper-motor-drivers-should-you-build-or-purchase-them)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Dec 15, 2023, 3:11:48 PM

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Thinking about building your own stepper motor driver?   This article explains the process of designing and building your own stepper motor driver compared to purchasing one.

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## [Improve Positioning Precision for Autosamplers with High Resolution and Encoder Type Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/high-resolution-and-encoder-type-stepper-motors-improve-positioning-precision-for-autosamplers)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Sep 26, 2023, 2:54:58 PM

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In this article, we're diving deeper into two stepper motor types: high-resolution type and encoder type; and how they can be used to improve precision in critical laboratory automation applications like autosamplers.

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## [Stepper Motor Basics: PM vs VR vs Hybrid](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/stepper-motor-basics-pm-vs-vr-vs-hybrid)

 Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jan 8, 2021, 10:15:53 PM

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There are three main types of stepper motors available in the market: PM (permanent magnet) type, VR (variable reluctance) type, and hybrid type.  What are the differences, which one should you use, and how do they work?

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- [XYZ/Cartesian/Gantry (4)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/xyz-cartesian-gantry)
- [AGV/AMR (3)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/agv-amr)
- [Bottle Capping (3)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bottle-capping)
- [Cooling Fans (3)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/cooling-fans)
- [Service Life (3)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/service-life)
- [Laboratory (2)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/laboratory)
- [Pumps (2)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/pumps)
- [Chemical Mechanical Polishing (1)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/chemical-mechanical-polishing)
- [Wafer Handling (1)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/wafer-handling)
- [Wafer Pin Lifters (1)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/wafer-pin-lifters)

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#### About Us

Oriental Motor offers an extensive product line-up of about 50,000 different products that provide the optimal motion system. For over a century we have concentrated on technological advancement and product design improvement. This emphasis is evident in the sophisticated devices that we market today. Oriental Motor's sales and service network is international, with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

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