Quebec – Montreal – Saint-Laurent
Corporation
www.microtrol.com
Quebec
Montreal
Saint-Laurent
Corporation
active
Operating name: Microtrol Inc.
Microtrol is a dynamic firm specialising in the conception and
installation of turnkey industrial control systems and custom
built drive and motorisation systems.
We offer a complete line of system integration services,
electrical and mechanical design, programming, assembly,
startup, and in-field training.
Since its foundation in 1983 by the current owners, Microtrol
has acquired pertinent knowledge in the automation and robotics
fields. From this knowledge comes a unique approach which
enables us to participate in the creation of a variety of
projects. We work with manufacturers of international caliber,
many automotive industry's leaders as well as some of the great
names in the arts and entertainment field.
Microtrol offers the industry a full range of engineering and
technical assistance services: - Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Computerized process simulation
- PC interface programming
- Installation and startup
- Computer aided design
- Maintenance services
Microtrol creates, manufactures and installs systems using: - AC and DC servomotors
- PWM and SCR servoamplifiers
- Motion controllers
- Hydraulic servoactuators
- Programmable controllers
- Multi-axis numerical controllers
- Data control and acquisition software
At Microtrol, we believe we can generate important benefits for
those who will successfully harness the increasing complexity of
automated systems and its new methods.
Country of Ownership: Canada
Year Established: 1983
Exporting: Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS): 334512 - Measuring, Medical and Controlling Devices Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity: Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN): $500,000 to $999,999
Export Sales ($CDN): $1 to $99,999
Number of Employees: 4
Services:
Computer numerical controls (cnc), Position and speed controls, Electric and hydraulic servoactuators, Robotics, Training
Products:
Industrial control systems
Sector:
Unique Applications: MERITOR/KRUPP
A second generation of computer controlled spring
coiler was developed for our customers due to the
increasingly demanding applications of automobile
suspensions systems.
This system targets just-in-time production,
research and development, prototype fabrication,
and low volume production. Decreasing inventory
stocks, quick configuration of the equipment, and
ease of use are only some of the advantages of
this computer controlled system.
If the CNC coiler control is adapted to an
existing coiler, it replaces the drive/brake
assembly, as well as the shaping tool and its
associated drive elements.
Installations have been completed with tremendous
success in the largest coil spring manufacturers.
This system is designed to be easy to operate but
holds all high level functionalities for coil
spring designers. The Microsoft NT PC based
interface includes creation tools for coil spring
design. A context sensitive help facility and
multi language support are integral parts of this
system's many refinements.
Key / Major Clients: Canadair - Montupet - IBM Canada - Wolverine
Tubes Canada Inc. - Spar Aerospace - Kenworth
Canada - Montreal Urban Community
Success Stories: QUIDAM, Cirque du Soleil's 9th production, was
presented as a world premiere in Montreal on the
23rd of April 1996.
"Inspiration, when composing for Cirque du
Soleil, comes often from the work of the other
creators. And there was the challenge of Quidam: to let unity prevail whilst respecting the
movement of structures, the costumes, the
setting. And of course the story..." Benoît
Jutras.
The creation team concentrated its efforts in
creating a unique show which intertwines artistic
performances and technological innovations. A
show for the next century where mankind positions
itself and adapts to new realities.
Microtrol was approached by Cirque du Soleil to
conceive and integrate the controls for the
scenography. Quidam offers a stunning scenography
because of its originality. The integration of a
120 foot long skyride whose five rails occupy the
entire interior surface of the tent is one of the
most spectacular elements of this production.
Each of the rails guide two motorized carts and
facilitate the arrival of the artists, as well as
create a variety of special effects during the
performances.
A specially designed interface software custom
built for this application together with a 10-
axis motion control system allows the management
of the many coordinated movements that render the
QUIDAM production so spectacular.
Testimonial: CASCADES
A water jet paper cutting machine is currently in
operation at CASCADES Converdis plant in
Berthiervill, Québec. The mechanical section of
this machine was created by the automation
division of the Centre de recherche industrielle
du Québec (CRIQ) and the control section was
created by Microtrol.
The water jet cutter was conceived to cut
circular pieces of paper.
Four bridges with longitudinal displacement each
support a high pressure water jet (60,000 psi)
which move transversly on the bridges. Cutting
circular pieces is therefore effected while paper
travels at a constant speed. The premium quality
of this machine is its flexibility. The computer,
via a simple keyboard, programs the motion
controllers with dimensions and positioning. The
machine can cut circular pieces from 20 to 50
inches in diameter (mechanical limit). It can
also cut other shapes such as rectangular or
square pieces.
Microtrol designed a control system and operator
interface to effect these tasks and minimize
operator intervention. Eight (8) servomotors
linked to a motion controller execute all cut
patterns.
The machine cuts the pieces while the paper
unrolls and travels at a rate of a 150 ft per
minute. Hence, the control system compensates for
speed variations and the lateral position of the
paper.
Beaudoin André
Chollet Denis
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