G) Gripper Operation - Aerotech VascuLathe ACS Series User Manual

Installation

2.8. (-G) Gripper Operation

This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement and material handling.
Add the gripper option to VascuLathe
Step 1: Set up the alignment / gripper on the front tooling platform.
Step 2: Add [QTY-4] M6 socket head screws w/ washers.
Step 3: Manually index the VascuLathe
interference.
Step 4: Slide the gripper as required using the provided slots in the bracket.
Step 5: Connect the pneumatics kit (optional (-PN) or customer supplied) to the gripper and adjust the oper-
ating pressure for desired grip force.
N O T E : Do not exceed 87 psi to gripper on either the open or closing cycle.
N O T E : Refer to pneumatics layout drawing which is included with the documentation for assembly
instructions.
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VascuLathe
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-ACS systems as follows:
Figure 2-6: Gripper Detail
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-ACS carriage towards the sub assembly and verify that there is no
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