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Overview
1.2. Optional Features
1.2.1. CMS (Cable Management System) Options
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The VascuLathe
-ACS can be ordered so that an optional cover is included to enclose the moving CMS com-
ponents from the system operator.
N O T E : The cover is a stationary guard designed to isolate the operator from moving components in the
CMS and is not intended to prevent contaminants from entering.
1.2.2. Wet Cut Option
Use the wet cut rotary union configuration for fluid delivery (@100 psi max pressure) in wet laser cutting
applications. Connect a pressure vessel to the 1/2 NPT tapped hole located on the rear of the rotary stage.
The length of the pressure vessel is dependent on the length of the tube being cut. This option is only avail-
able on stages with an ER25 collet chuck. See
Union Seal
Replacement, and
maintenance of the wet cut rotary union.
N O T E : The purchase of a ringseal will also be required based on the tube diameter used in the cutting
application. Consult Aerotech for more information.
1.2.3. Tooling Options
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VascuLathe
-ACS can be equipped with two types of tube advance systems that give the customer a more
advanced, highly integrated tubular manufacturing system.
-AG: This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement along with a
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Y/Z adjustment stage. The adjustment stage has a travel range of ±0.75 mm to aid in the alignment of
material support bushings (see
-G: This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement and material
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handling (see
Section 2.8. (-G) Gripper
1.2.4. Gripper Jaws Option
This option is selected when a tooling option is ordered and is sized based on application requirements. The
gripper supplied on the VascuLathe
ferent jaw types depending on the tube size being processed. Jaws have been sized to cover the ranges of
tubes the ER25 and ER40 options can support (0 mm - 30 mm). Refer to
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Section 3.3. Load
Section 4.4. Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal
Section 2.7. (-AG) Alignment / Gripper
Operation).
®
-ACS has a 10 mm stroke and therefore requires the selection of dif-
Chapter 1
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VascuLathe
-ACS Hardware Manual
Capability,
Section 4.3.3. Wet Cut Rotary
for details regarding use and
Operation).
Table 3-2
www.aerotech.com
for a list of jaw options.
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