Installation
LaserTurn
®
1 Hardware Manual
2.9. Gripper Installation (-FT2)
This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement and material handling.
The standard metric tooling platform is used to mount the Gripper option. The Gripper option has universal
mounting. It can be mounted on either the left or right-hand side of the tooling platform just by reversing the
gripper on the bracket.
Add the gripper option to LaserTurn
®
1 systems with the procedure that follows.
Figure 2-7:
Gripper Detail
Step 1: Set up the gripper on the front tooling platform.
Step 2: Add [QTY-4] M4 socket head screws with washers.
Step 3: Manually index the LaserTurn
®
1 carriage toward the sub assembly and verify that there is no
interference.
Step 4: Connect the pneumatics kit (optional accessory with the CGF option or customer supplied) to the
gripper and adjust the operating pressure for desired grip force.
N O T E :
Do not exceed 87 psi to the gripper on the open or closing cycle.
N O T E :
Refer to the pneumatics layout drawing included with the documentation for assembly
instructions.
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