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- Page 1 AFD310 Adjustable Force Device Manual ORP, Dallas, Texas January, 2018 PAR04493-1 U.S. Patent No. 5,448,146...
- Page 2 All fasteners, mounting holes and pipe threads on this tool are METRIC. All PushCorp, Inc. electrical cables are rated for high twist and flex robotic applications with a minimum cable bending radius specification of 125mm (5 in). Cable damage resulting from failure to abide by this specification will not be covered under warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.0 QUICK START.......................5 4.0 INSTALLATION.....................6 4.1 Mounting Process Equipment......................6 4.2 Mounting the 310 Series........................7 4.2.1 Mounting the AFD310-1 Vertical and AFD310-2 Horizontal............7 4.2.2 Mounting the AFD310-3 Table Top....................8 4.3 Maximum Carriage Load Calculations.....................9 4.4 Pneumatic Connection........................11 4.5 Internal Air Cartridge Filter...................... -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
3001 W. Kingsley Rd. Garland, Texas 75041 Who receives this warranty (purchaser): The original purchaser (other than for purposes of resale) of the PushCorp, Inc. product What products are covered by this warranty: Any PushCorp, Inc. Adjustable Force Device or Adjustable Force Device accessory supplied or manufactured by the Warrantor. - Page 5 AFD310 Manual ORP, Responsibilities of the purchaser under this warranty: A. Deliver or ship the PushCorp, Inc. product or component to PushCorp, Inc. Service Center, Dallas, TX. Freight and insurance costs, if any, must be borne by the purchaser. B. Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the owner's manual(s).
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Page 6: General Overview
AFD310 Manual ORP, 2.0 General Overview The PushCorp, Inc. 310 Series Adjustable Force Device (US Patent No. 5,448,146) provides a superior force application system for robots and other automated equipment. The device can be placed in any position to enable a variety of manufacturing operations requiring a consistent applied force with 0.8 in. -
Page 7: Quick Start
310 Series per Section 4.3. Step 4: Consult the FCU-FLEX Manual for electrical connections and software setup information. Please read the following sections to learn the full potential and features of the PushCorp 310 Series Adjustable Force Device. -
Page 8: Installation
4.1 Mounting Process Equipment The 310 Series Adjustable Force Device can accommodate many different types of process equipment. PushCorp provides a variety of standard process equipment such as weld shavers, high speed motors, plus other specialized tooling. Many end users also develop process equipment for their own applications. The AFD can be... -
Page 9: Mounting The 310 Series
Mounting Brackets. 4.2.1 Mounting the AFD310-1 Vertical and AFD310-2 Horizontal The AFD310-1 and AFD310-2 are supplied with a standard Mounting Bracket with a 90 mm three hole mounting pattern, See Figure 2. All three holes should be utilized to secure the Mounting Bracket to the robot mounting flange. -
Page 10: Mounting The Afd310-3 Table Top
Figure 2. AFD310-1 and AFD310-2 Mounting Brackets 4.2.2 Mounting the AFD310-3 Table Top The AFD310-3 is designed for mounting on a stationary fixture. It has (3) three Ø0.28” (Ø7.0 mm) mounting holes spaced as shown in Figure 3. The AFD310-3 Table Top Mounting Bracket should not be modified without first consulting PushCorp, Inc. -
Page 11: Maximum Carriage Load Calculations
Carriage. These situations may require adding two or more of the scenarios shown below. If your tooling is not similar to any of the designs listed here, or if the information is not clear, please contact PushCorp Technical Support for assistance. Ball-bearing equations apply to the standard 310 Series. Roller-bearing equations... - Page 12 AFD310 Manual ORP,...
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Page 13: Pneumatic Connection
The port accepts a metric R 1/8 tapered pneumatic fitting. PushCorp can provide fittings for english or metric tubing. The input pressure to the purge port can range from 10 PSI to 60 PSI (0.7 – 4.1 bar) with a flow rate of 0.5 to 2.0 SCFM (14 –... - Page 14 2 SCFM (56 l/min) must be installed. NOTE: PushCorp highly recommends the use of flexible polyurethane tubing as opposed to nylon tubing. This is because nylon tubing tends to crimp shut when it is bent.
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Page 15: Internal Air Cartridge Filter
The pneumatic supply system must be configured as described in Section 4.4. If the filter becomes clogged the 310 Series will not function properly. Replacement Cartridge Filters may be purchased from PushCorp (Part No. PAR01943-1), or from the manufacturer directly (Parker, Part No. 050-05-DQ). To remove the Cartridge Filter loosen the Cartridge Filter Holder located on the side of the AFD base housing, See Figure 5. - Page 16 AFD310 Manual ORP, Figure 6. Carriage preload adjustment To perform the preload adjustment, follow the procedure below: 1. Check the tightness of the (3) three Fixed Linear Rail M6x1 Socket Head Cap Screws holding the Fixed Linear Rail opposite the Movable Linear Rail.
- Page 17 AFD310 Manual ORP, vary, the preload is set correctly. Do not continue to tighten the Preload Adjustment Set Screws. Too much preload on the linear rails will cause excessive friction resulting in force errors. 4. If a dial indicator is not available, the preload can be adjusted by feel.
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
AFD310 Manual ORP, 6.0 Technical Specifications Maximum Applied Force: 70 lbs. (310N) Maximum Payload: 70 lbs. (31 kg) Weight: AFD310-1: 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) AFD310-2: 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) AFD310-3: 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) Compliant Stroke: 0.8 in. (20 mm) Force Accuracy: +/-0.2 lb (+/-1.0 N) -
Page 19: Preventative Maintenance Schedule
It is highly recommended to adhere to the preventative maintenance schedule in order help extend the longevity of the specified PushCorp, Inc. equipment. Failing to do so could cause a loss in functionality as well as a decrease in product life.
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