Tech Tip Tuesday: Servo-driven pad printer vs. pneumatic pad printer

There are two primary reasons why a client would opt for a servo-driven pad printer over a pneumatic one:

Speed & Flexibility

Speed is pretty simple to grasp – shorter strokes, faster movements – all lend themselves to higher productivity, especially when it comes to fully automated machines.

Flexibility is gained when a client has many different parts being run on the same machine, servo units can provide “recipes” for each part, thus reducing the setup time between jobs, saving labor = money.

In some instances, we provide a “hybrid” machine, with servo drives on one (or more) axis, while other movements may remain pneumatic.

This is why an honest exchange of information and expectations is critical in the discussions regarding machine choices for any application.