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Part Pickup Option
This button enables the Part Pickup option, which is
programmed through the screen shown in Figure 5-
9. This option is used in conjunction with automated
part feed systems where it is desirable to place the parts
to be joined on top of each other in the lower fixture.
In this mode, the head travels down to "pick up" the
upper part with the tool (without spinning), goes up
slightly, and then completes the weld cycle. To enable
this option, toggle the
Enable
pickup position in the
entry or through the
Teach Position
the option can be enabled, in which the
Thrust Sense
head will first travel to the
continue to travel until the vertical actuator thrust (i.e.
force) exceeds the value set in the
field sets a time limit between the arrival at
Timeout (s)
the distance and the point of reaching the
Position (mm)
thrust sensing level.
Pre-Spin Orientation Option
This button enables the Pre-Spin Orientation option,
which is programmed through the screen shown in
Figure 5-10. This option is used in conjunction with
the Part Pickup option in applications where, before
welding, the parts are placed on top of the other and the
initial (pre-spin) angular orientation is different than the
welded orientation. To enable this option, toggle the
button to . The Pre-Spin Orientation can be
Enable On
entered directly in the
Pre-Spin
orientation can be "taught" by first pressing the
or buttons (depending on desired direction
+ JOG –
of rotation) and selecting the jogging speed from the
(
SPIN Jog Speed Low, Medium
activating both RUN switches to rotate the spin tool to
the desired orientation, and pressing the Transfer button
to assign the current jog position (displayed in the
field) as the Pre-Spin Orientation. To
Jog Pos . (Deg .)
aid in setting the orientation, the head can be moved by
pressing the or
DOWN
RUN switches.
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button to and set the
On
) field by direct
Position (mm
button. Optionally,
distance, then
Position (mm)
field. The
Thrust (%)
field. Alternatively, this
, or ) field, then
High
buttons and activating the
UP
Figure 5–9 Park Pickup Setup Screen in PRE-WELD
Menu
Figure 5–10 Pre-Spin Orientation Setup Screen in
PRE-WELD Menu
Transfer Button
JOG
The transfer icon should only be used when
visually aligning the pre–spin orientation .
The value displayed in the Jog (Deg.) cell
has to be transferred to the Pre-Spin data
field.
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IMPORTANT
You must select the RUN
mode to test any of the
setups . Both RUN switches
must then be activated
simultaneously .
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