Attaching The Payload To The Stage - Aerotech VascuLathe ACS Series User Manual

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VascuLathe -ACS Hardware Manual

2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage

To prevent damage to the stage or parts, test the operation of the stage before any material is held in the col-
let or gripper. Proceed with the electrical installation.
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The VascuLathe -ACS comes standard with two tooling platforms located on the front and the back of the
stage. It is important that when mounting fixtures and tooling to these platforms that they are flat to within 10
microns or less to prevent base plate deformations.
Rotary
To operate the collet, clean compressed air or nitrogen must be supplied to the stage (refer to
Air Requirements). The one-touch air inlet fitting accepts 4 mm or 5/32" OD plastic air line. Simply push the
air line into the fitting and supply air to the stage. Depending on the pneumatics kit option chosen, Aerotech
provides valves, fittings, and airlines in the kit to connect the collet system.
Once air is supplied, material of the appropriate size can be placed in the collet. All collets supplied by Aero-
tech are clearly labeled with their clamping size range and collet style. Be sure to use only the correct size
material in the collet. If an incorrect material size is clamped, the accuracy of the collet could be com-
promised. Never clamp material or tools that are larger than the specified range. It is also important to have
the material or tool inserted at least 2/3 the length of the collet bore. Any less than this could cause per-
manent deformation of the collet and reduce accuracy (refer to
Procedure for collet installation).
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Section 2.5.1. Collet Installation and Removal
Chapter 2
Installation
Section 2.10.
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