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1. 24 3 3 Load Capability e cece cece cece ccc cece cece cee ceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Chapter 4 Maintenance 29 4 1 Service and Inspection Schedule 29 4 2 Lubrication and Cleaning 30 4 2 1 Collet amp Collet Chuck Lubrication and Cleaning 31 4 3 Sed Replacement HA 32 4 3 1 Piston Seal Change Procedure 32 4 3 2 Ringseal O Ring Replacement 36 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement 38 4 4 Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal 42 4 5 Linear Lubrication and Cleaning Process 44 4 6 Linear Spar Cover Removal 45 Appendix A Warranty and Field Service 51 www aerotech com ill Table of Contents VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Appendix B Technical Changes 53 Index o u uL uns aa us RT RR LE naa RA 55 Reader s Comments 57 Iv www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual List Of Figur2. 47 Removing M4 MHCS Screws 48 Releasing Tension on the Belt 49 VascuLathe ACS with Belts Folded Back 49 www aerotech com V List of Figures vi VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 1 Model Numbering System 6 Table 3 1 Environmental Specifications 23 Table 3 2 VascuLathe ACS Series Specifications 24 Table 3 3 VascuLathe ACS Rotary Motor Specifications 0000 ce eee eee eee eee 25 Table 3 4 VascuLathe ACS Linear Motor Specifications 26 Table 4 1 Recommended Lubricants 31 Table B 1 Current Changes 1 05 00 53 Table B 2 Archived Changes 54 www aerotech com vii List of Tables VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual vili www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Overview Chapter 1 Overview The VascuLathe ACS ser
3. Apply air pressure to the stage in order to install the collet Install the new collet as described in Section 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Removal Procedure Restore the air supply to the original settings and restore power to the stage Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Inner Seal Outer Seal Figure 4 2 Piston Seal Installation Procedure Detail A Spring Pockets Open Edge Outer Seal see Detail A Inner Seal Figure 4 3 Cross Section View of Piston Showing Seal Orientation www aerotech com Chapter 4 35 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4 3 2 Ringseal O Ring Replacement During the lifetime of the stage it may be necessary to change the ringseal o rings A typical ringseal insert is shown in Figure 4 4 The ringseal screws into the center of the shaft from the front of the stage and is replaced by the following steps Installation Slots Retaining Threads Figure 4 4 Typical Ringseal Step 1 Remove power to the stage Step 2 Release the collet Since the collet holder is in the normally closed position this will require air pres sure supplied to the air inlet Step 3 Once the collet has been released unscrew the collet nut If necessary use a spanner wrench avail able from Aerotech Step4 With the collet and collet nut removed the ringseal will now be exposed Using a tool dimensioned in Figure 4 5 unscre
4. 11 2 2 Preparing the Mounting Surface e cece ec cece cece cece cece ecceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 11 2 3 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface UU 12 2 4 Attaching the Payload to the Stage 13 2 5 Changing ACS Workholding Devices 14 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Removal Procedure 14 2 6 Changing Collet Chucks 16 2 7 AG Alignment Gripper Operation 18 2 8 G Gripper Operation 20 2 9 Electrical Installation _____ 21 2 10 Air Requirements 21 2 11 Wet Cut Fluid Requirements 21 Chapter 3 Operating Specifications 0 0o ecco ce cece cece cee eececeee eee 23 3 1 Environmental Specifications 23 3 2 Basic Specifications
5. D Declaration of Incorporation 9 Dimensions 7 dry CUL IAA 6 E electrical installation 21 Environmental Specifications 23 G OPPE RR 4 6 operation 18 20 gripperjaws 22 eee 4 6 H handling the stage 11 l inspection schedule 29 installation 2 ee AA 11 CONC AA hh O edea Enea 14 L leakage air 21 linear cleaning AA inasa eee eee 30 44 INSPECHON 22 u u uu Lu essas tal 29 lubrication 30 44 maintenance 29 spar cover removal 45 Task be uu les osCsma Les riiai 2 linear motion guide IUD E 44 linear tooling platforms 13 lineartravel 6 load capability 27 rotary union 27 55 VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 56 lubrication auni 30 collet collet chuck 31 hri e EE 44 linear bearings 30 ONNO NERONE ERE 30 piston seals 30 M maintenance a 29 model numbers 6 11 mounting linear platforms 13 N NIM
6. Figure 4 19 Removing M4 MHCS Screws 48 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 5 Carefully pull the cover clamps down off of the dowel pins and remove tension from the belt Figure 4 20 Releasing Tension on the Belt Step 6 Carefully fold each side of the belt back using care not to damage the belt Carefully fold the belts out to access internal components for lubrication or cleaning Figure 4 21 VascuLathe ACS with Belts Folded Back www aerotech com Chapter 4 49 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 50 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Warranty and Field Service Appendix A Warranty and Field Service Aerotech Inc warrants its products to be free from defects caused by faulty materials or poor workmanship for a minimum period of one year from date of shipment from Aero tech Aerotech s liability is limited to replacing repairing or issuing credit at its option for any products that are returned by the original purchaser during the warranty period Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer where or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aero tech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided or whether or not Aerotech s products are specifically designed and or manufactured for buyer s use or purpose Aerotech s liability or any claim for
7. Do not mix lubricants due to potential incompatibilities If a solvent is necessary for cleaning the stage it is recommended that isopropyl rubbing alcohol be used Harsher solvents such as acetone may damage the plastic and rubber seals on the linear bearing trucks Refer to Section 4 5 Linear Lubrication and Cleaning Process for the correct cleaning and lubrication pro cedure Rotary O rings and collet piston seals should be lubricated with Parker O Lube lubricant or an equivalent o ring lubri cant Any metal parts may be cleaned with either acetone or isopropyl alcohol Seals and o rings may be wiped with a small amount of isopropy alcohol if necessary AN WARNING Acetone should never be used to clean the o rings or seals 30 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance 4 2 1 Collet amp Collet Chuck Lubrication and Cleaning WARNING Failure to lubricate and clean the collet interface surfaces will cause premature failure and wear that may void the warranty For the collet chuck and collet to operate properly preventative maintenance and regular cleaning is required Before inserting any collet into the chuck clean the chuck taper and the collet with acetone or isopropyl alco hol with a lint free cloth or rag If required compressed air can be used to clean out the collet grooves Inspect the collet and the chuck interface surfaces to be sure no wear marks are present If wear or fret mar
8. and maintain the VascuLathe ACS WARNING This VascuLathe ACS is intended for light industrial manufacturing or lab oratory use Use of the VascuLathe ACS for unintended applications can result in injury and damage to the equipment WARNING Before using this VascuLathe ACS perform an operator risk assessment to determine the needed safety requirements BEBBBBB BB 8 Chapter 1 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Overview 1 6 EC Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer Aerotech Inc 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA 15238 AEROTECH USA herewith declares that the product Aerotech Inc VascuLathe ACS Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006 42 EC as amended does therefore not in every respect comply with the provisions of this directive and that the following harmonized European standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 1 2 2003 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Basic concepts general principles for design ISO 14121 1 2007 Safety of machinery Risk assessment Part 1 Principles EN 60204 1 2005 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements and further more declares that it is not allowed to put the equipment into service until the machinery into which it is to be incorporated or of which it is to be a component has been found and declared to be in conformity with the provisions of
9. mation If the system is uniquely configured a drawing showing system interconnects is supplied WARNING Never connect or disconnect any electrical component or connecting cable while power is applied or serious damage can result WARNING Useonly the cables provided by Aerotech as part of the complete motion control system 2 10 Air Requirements The air pressure supplied to the collet holder or gripper is important in ensuring that the material or tool is released properly or for the optional gripper that the material is held securely e f compressed air is used it must be filtered to 0 25 microns dry to 0 F dew point and oil free e f nitrogen is used it must be 99 99 pure and filtered to 0 25 microns The chuck becomes fully open at approximately 4 5 5 bar 60 80 psig depending on the collet size Higher pressures will not cause damage to the rotary union but high flow rates will result Because of the noncontact rotary union design on collet equipped stages a small amount of leakage will occur Approximate leakage rates of between 10 Lpm 0 5 CFM and 40 Lpm 1 4 CFM depending on pressure will be observed when the collet is open NOTE When operating the VascuLathe ACS supply 5 psi to the collet at all times This will act as an air purge and help prevent contaminants from entering the rotary union 2 11 Wet Cut Fluid Requirements Water or cutting fluid used during wet cut operations must be conditioned to mee
10. and Handling the Stage Section 2 3 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface Section 2 9 Elec trical Installation and Section 1 5 Safety Procedures and Warnings Section 3 2 Basic Specifications Added motor specifications 54 Appendix B www aerotech com Index Index AG tooling option 4 6 alignment zoe aa 18 FD option pneumatics 5 6 G tooling option 4 6 operation 20 PN option pneumatics 5 6 PNG option pneumatics 5 6 A air compressed 02 eee eee eee eee 21 lG akage 222252 AA EA a ere SEE 21 nitrogen 21 requirements 21 Air lt P RR E SR 13 attaching the payload 13 C eol MEER 5 changing ASR workholding devices 14 cleaning 30 collet collet chuck 31 hr eH 44 metal 30 ARA Ute 30 CMS rore eue AA 4 6 collet installation 14 colletremoval 14 Collet type i o oot iE Mee taala 6 collet collet chuck IN edict uu a Ah dL UA MM LL DEL 31 UNA iia 31 compressed air 21 www aerotech com Index VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual
11. loss or damage arising out of the sale resale or use of any of its products shall in no event exceed the selling price of the unit Aerotech Inc warrants its laser products to the original purchaser for a minimum period of one year from date of shipment This warranty covers defects in workmanship and material and is voided for all laser power supplies plasma tubes and laser systems sub jectto electrical or physical abuse tampering such as opening the housing or removal of the serial tag or improper operation as determined by Aerotech This warranty is also voided for failure to comply with Aerotech s return procedures Claims for shipment damage evident or concealed must be filed with the carrier by the buyer Aerotech must be notified within 30 days of shipment of incorrect materials No product may be returned whether in warranty or out of warranty without first obtaining approval from Aerotech No credit will be given nor repairs made for products returned without such approval Any returned product s must be accompanied by a return author ization number The return authorization number may be obtained by calling an Aero tech service center Products must be returned prepaid to an Aerotech service center no C O D or Collect Freight accepted The status of any product returned later than 30 days after the issuance of a return authorization number will be subject to review After Aerotech s examination warranty or out of warr
12. mm Moment about end of rotary union M lt 2 0 N m If these limits are exceeded it is recommended that an external steady rest or support be implemented VascuLathe ACS Rotary Customer Pressure Vessel Figure 3 1 VascuLathe ACS Wet Cut Rotary Union Location www aerotech com Chapter 3 27 Operating Specifications VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 28 Chapter 3 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter will cover information about component maintenance and replacement intervals between lubri cations detail the lubrication and inspection process and cover which lubricants are recommended for use AN e Linear The VascuLathe ACS linear bearing area must be kept free of foreign matter and moisture otherwise the performance and life expectancy of the stage will be reduced Always operate the stage with all covers and seals in place to help keep contaminants out Rotary Although the VascuLathe ACS rotary axis is designed to be low in maintenance there are a few items that may require preventative maintenance during the lifetime of the stage This chapter will detail the lubrication inspection and replacement process of various components WARNING Failure to follow the maintenance procedures outlined in this section will result in voiding stage warranty NOTE For the wet cut option it is recommended that the rotary seal be replaced before 1000 hours of
13. service Failure to follow the maintenance procedures outlined in Section 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement will result in voiding of warranty 4 1 Service and Inspection Schedule Linear Lubricant inspection and replenishment in VascuLathe ACS series stages depends on conditions such as duty cycle speed and the environment An inspection interval of once every few months is recommended until a trend develops for the application Longer or shorter intervals may be required to maintain the film of lubricant on the bearing surfaces In general it is recommended that stages operating in a clean environment be lubricated annually For stages operating under conditions involving excessive debris lubrication every six months is recommended Rotary Seal inspection and replacement in VascuLathe ACS rotary stages depends on conditions such as duty cycle speed and the environment A frequent inspection interval is recommended until a trend develops for the application As part of this inspection interval the seals should be examined for excessive air or water leakage The application will determine the required replacement interval for the seals The bearings motor and encoder for the VascuLathe ACS series require no preventative maintenance www aerotech com Chapter 4 29 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4 2 Lubrication and Cleaning Linear The linear bearings of the VascuLathe ACS are greased with Dow Coming BR 2
14. the Directive 2006 42 EC and with national implementing legislation i e as a whole including the equipment referred to in this Declaration Authorized Representative Manfred Besold Address Name Position Location Date AEROTECH GmbH S d West Park 90 D 90449 N mberg Cle Wha es fex Weibel Engineer Verifying Compliance Pittsburgh PA September 2010 www aerotech com Chapter 1 9 Overview VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 10 Chapter 1 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Installation Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the VascuLathe ACS stage including handling the stage properly preparing the mounting surface to accept the stage securing the stage to the mounting sur face attaching the payload and making the electrical connections WARNING Installation must follow the instructions in this chapter Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury and damage to the equipment 2 1 Unpacking and Handling the Stage Carefully remove the VascuLathe ACS from the protective shipping container Before operating the Vas cuLathe ACS it is important to let the VascuLathe ACS stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours Allowing the VascuLathe ACS to stabilize to room temperature will ensure that all of the alignments preloads and tolerances are the same as they were when tested at Aerotech Use compressed nitrogen or clean dry oil less air
15. the pneumatics 1 2 6 Electronics Controller Option The VascuLathe ACS stage can be purchased as part of a complete Aerotech motion control system which is adjusted at the factory for optimum performance If bought as a complete system setup usually involves connecting a stage to the appropriate drives with the cables provided Refer to your electrical doc umentation package for further information www aerotech com Chapter 1 5 Overview VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 1 3 Model Numbers The stage model number indicates the optional features on a particular stage Example VascuLathe AC S 300S ER25 W C AG J0 10 PNG Table 1 1 Model Numbering System VascuLathe Direct Drive Linear and Rotary Motion ACS Direct drive rotary stage with integral ER style collet chuck 2005 2006 3005 3000 ER25 Air actuated ER25 collet chuck normally closed Supports tube diameters from 1mm to 16 mm ER40 Air actuated ER40 collet chuck normally closed Supports tube diameters from 15 5 mm to 30 mm Wet Cut Dry Cut DC Dry cut standard option for both ER25 and ER40 configurations WC Wet cut used only on ER25 configuration Limits tube size to 12 mm dia G per _ _ oo AG 010 B18 31626 J243 3240 Pneumatics kit for ER collet Pneumatics kit filter dryer assembly only 6 Chapter 1 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Overview 1 4 Dimensions 10 3 THRU ER25 OR ER40 COLLET CHUCK STAGE MOUN
16. 3 Seal Replacement 4 3 1 Piston Seal Change Procedure The seals on the collet piston may be replaced if a leak or excess wear becomes apparent Figure 4 1 shows an exploded view of the assembly and includes all parts involved in the process The procedure to change the seals is as follows AN pensarem er ea Collet Sleeve O Ring Collet Cover Sleeve Screws Qty 8 Collet Nut Figure 4 1 Piston Seal Change Exploded View 32 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Remove power to the stage Supply air to the stage in order to release the collet Remove the collet nut by tuming it counterclockwise Spanner wrenches may be necessary for removal and are available from Aerotech Remove air pressure from the stage This will allow the internal springs to relax slightly and ease fur ther disassembly N Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Refer to Figure 4 1 Remove every other collet cover screw i e screws 1 3 5 and 7 All screws cannot be removed at once as the cap is under tension from several springs and will be damaged or cause bodily harm if removed without caution Obtain four M3 x 0 7 x 12 mm long socket head cap screws and thread them into the holes where the previous screws were removed Tighten each one until it bottoms out in its hole Loosen the f
17. 6 Maximum winding temperature is 125 C 7 Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 25 C consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8 All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk use torque constant in N m Apk when sizing BEMF Constant line to line max V m sec V in sec Continuous Current 20 psi 1 4 bar gt ko s o A rms Continuous Current No Cooling 2 26 Chapter 3 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Operating Specifications 3 3 Load Capability The VascuLathe ACS is designed for tubular manufacturing applications With this in mind the tubes loaded into the collet chuck of the rotary axis must fall within the maximum load parameters outlined in Table 3 2 NOTE Maximum loads are mutually exclusive loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism Contact Aerotech directly if part requirements exceed specifications If the VascuLathe ACS is configured for wet cut it will have a rotary union attached to the end of the rotary shaft Figure 3 1 A 1 2 NPT tapped hole is provided on the end of the rotary union shaft to allow for con necting a pressure vessel or extension tube To prevent damage or performance degradation of the stage the unsupported length and weight of the attached pressure vessel is limited NOTE Aerotech recommends the following limitations on the size and weight of an unsupported pressure Vessel Length past end of rotary union L z250
18. A Apply Parker O Lube before reattching the end cap Figure 4 12 Wet Cut Rotary Union Shaft Inspection Lubricate the new seal with a generous amount of Parker O Lube and press it uniformly into its hous ing Apply Parker O Lube to the exposed end of the rotary union shaft as shown in Figure 4 12 Press the seal assembly back over the rotary union shaft onto the housing Use care so that damage does not occur to the newly installed seal Tighten the seal assembly screws and reattach covers Step 10 Restore power to the stage www aerotech com Chapter 4 41 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4 4 Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal If the rotary union shaft becomes scratched or damaged it will be necessary for the rotary union to be replaced in order to properly seal the system refer to Figure 4 13 for a view of the rotary union assembly Figure 4 13 Wet Cut Rotary Union Step 1 Remove power to the stage Step 2 Remove the rear carriage cover and top carriage cover located on the backside of the carriage see Section 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement for the removal procedure 42 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 3 Remove the shoulder bolt and bushing see Figure 4 14 Step 4 Using a 25 mm wrench on the rotary union nut and a 27 mm wrench on the VascuLathe ACS shaft coming in from the top of the carriage unscrew the rotary union from the VascuL
19. Cross Section View of Piston Showing Seal Orientation 35 Typical Ringseal 36 Ringseal Removal Tool Dimensions 37 Cross Section View of Ringseal Showing O Ring 37 Cross Section View of Wet Cut Rotary Union 38 Carriage Cover Removal 39 End Cap Mounting Screw Location 39 Rotary Seal Installation Removal 40 Seal Housing Location eee 40 Wet Cut Rotary Union Shaft Inspection 41 Wet Cut Rotary Union 42 Wet Cut Rotary Union Installation ____ 43 Linear Bearing Grease Nipple 44 Removing the Inside Spar Cover 45 Removing the Outer Spar Cover 46 Removing the Carriage Side Cover
20. E 2 1 ALIGN OPTION NOTE CUSTOM GRIP STROKES AND JAW MAT LS AVAILABLE DIMENSIONS MILLIMETERS INCHES Figure 1 3 VascuLathe ACS Dimensions www aerotech com Chapter 1 7 Overview VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 1 5 Safety Procedures and Warnings The following statements apply wherever the Warning or Danger symbol appears within this manual Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury to those individuals performing the procedures and or damage to the equipment Operators should be trained before operating this equipment maam mt A Reena AN ea Apa CA mc raro WARNING If the VascuLathe ACS is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the VascuLathe ACS can be impaired and result in damage shock injury or death WARNING Cables can pose a tripping hazard Securely mount and position all VascuLathe ACS cables to avoid potential hazards WARNING Donot expose the VascuLathe ACS to environments or conditions outside the specified range of operating environments Operation in conditions other than those specified can cause damage to the equipment WARNING The VascuLathe ACS must be mounted securely Improper mounting can result in injury and damage to the equipment WARNING Use care when moving the VascuLathe ACS Manually lifting or transporting the VascuLathe ACS can result in injury WARNING Only trained personnel should operate inspect
21. I LAUDIS vii Chapter 1 OVENVICW Na taas ee d ip Ba nanan kaa 1 1 1 Standard Features 2 1 1 1 Linear Axis 2 1 1 2 Rotary Axis 3 1 2 Optional Features J u u uu ull Tu eR pie YA alan PIG eii SE YI EE URA ie dio 4 1 2 1 CMS Cable Management System Options iiiiii eee 4 1 2 2 Wet Cut Option aa 4 1 2 3 Tooling Options 4 1 2 4 Gripper Jaws Option 4 1 2 5 Pneumatics Option 5 1 2 6 Electronics Controller Option 5 1 3 Model Numbers 6 TWA DIMENSIONS 2 dias ines PES sda saga UNA ele v Dna ndo bon xi doa t ea e So o Diis 7 1 5 Safety Procedures and Warnings 8 1 6 EC Declaration of Incorporation 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2 1 Unpacking and Handling the Stage
22. OGE AA 21 0 operating specifications 23 options 4 cable management system CMS 4 CONTONE PN 5 electronics 5 gripperjaws 4 pneumatics 5 iere To AA 4 WOLCUL 4 DNI ico L sss ee ese oe abalahan eee et 1 P piston seal replacement 32 pneumatics 5 6 preparing the mounting surface 11 pressure vessel length weightlimits 27 R reguirements RA 21 ringseal o ring replacement 36 Index rotai u o ADA MAUWA DINI SAMBA AS ANNA NUNA 13 Cleaning nn 30 inspection o p uu ds das oe asum sasa 29 lubrication 30 maintenance 29 rotary axis 3 rotary union load capability 27 pressure vessel length weight limits 27 s safety procedures 8 seal replacement 32 securing the stage to the mounting surface 12 service schedule 29 spar cover removal 45 specifications OVETVIEW ME 23 Specifications 24 sta
23. T Figure 2 3 Installation Procedure for Collet www aerotech com Chapter 2 15 Installation VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 2 6 Changing Collet Chucks VascuLathe ACS rotary stages are configurable with ER collet chucks for both ER 25 and ER 40 collets In order to switch from the ER 25 to the ER 40 or vice versa some disassembly is required Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 16 Collet Sleeve O Ring Sleeve Screws Qty 8 Collet Nut Figure 2 4 Collet Assembly Exploded View Remove power to the stage before installing or removing the collet Apply air pressure to loosen the collet chuck Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise If necessary use a spanner wrench available from Aerotech Remove air pressure from the stage This will allow the internal springs to relax slightly and ease fur ther disassembly Further disassembly should only be preformed if the air pressure is completely removed Referring to Figure 2 4 remove every other collet cover screw DO NOT remove all of the screws at once as the cap is under tension from several springs and will be damaged or cause bodily harm if removed without caution Obtain QTY 4 M3 x 0 7 x 12 mm long socket head cap screws and thread them into the holes where the previous screws were removed in step 5 Tighten each one until it bottoms out in its hole Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Ma
24. TING HOLES E PLACES 1 2 LIMIT TRAVEL 5 APPROX COLLET CHUCK STROKE B 1 2 NOMINAL TRAVEL D 1 2 HARDSTOP TARVEL ISOMETRIC VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW STANDARD CMS COVER CMS E 1 2 MAX HARDSTOP TRAVEL 100 TYP fe 212 5 80 6 REF pe 425 Dimensions Millimeters Model Name A 8 c p E F 700 100 1045 1075 150 154 5 157 5 Vasculathe ACS 200 Vasculathe ACS 300 M3X0 5 x 4 5 DP EQ SPACED ON C 8 P COLLET AIR T9 B C e PLAGES CONNECTION 4MM ONE TOUCH FITTING 6MM DRAIN CONNECTIONS DRY CUT OPTION 1 2 NPT THREAD os WET CUT WATER CONNECTION 6MM ONE TOUCH FITTING ADJUSTMENT FRONT VIEW MOTOR FEEDBACK KNOBS ALIGN OPTION AULA RIP OPTION BULKHEAD BACK VIEW ALL DIRECTIONS WET CUT OPTION M6x 1 0 HARDENED BUSHINGS 10 HELICOIL x 15 DP 66 000 012 004 MM 25 GRIP STROKE 24 PLACES M5X0 8 x10 DP PLACES JAW MATERIAL Bs NON MARRING 5 14 RUBBER 03 19 1255 REAM OPEN CLOSE STi 25 x 6 35 2500 DP DETAILD BARB FITTINGS 4 P FOR 6MM ID TUBE PLACES SCALE2 1 HK GRIP OPTION DETALA Se A yA NOTE CUSTOM GRIP STROKES AND SCALE 2 1 JAW MAT LS AVAILABLE BRACKET LOCATION FRONT TOOLING PLATFORM SET WITH QTY 2 PINS 10 GRIPPER GRIP STROKE OPENICLOSE BARB FITTINGS FOR 6MM ID TUBE JAW MATERIAL NON MARRING RUBBER 50 6 REF CUSTOMER SUPPLIED w7 H AY BUSHING SEE DETAIL C DETAIL B SCAL
25. VascuLathe ACS Series Stage User s Manual P N EDS116 Revision 1 05 00 Dedicated to the Science of Motion Aerotech Inc 101 Zeta Drive d Pittsburgh PA 15238 AEROTECH Phone 412 963 7470 Fax 412 963 7459 www aerotech com Product Registration Technical Support Revision History Register online at http www aerotech com prodreg cfm United States Headguarters Phone 412 967 6440 Fax 412 967 6870 Email service aerotech com United Kingdom Phone 44 118 940 9400 Fax 44 118 940 9401 Email service aerotech co uk Germany Phone 49 911 967 9370 Fax 49 911 967 93720 Email service aerotechgmbh de Japan Phone 81 0 47 489 1741 Sales Phone 81 0 47 489 1742 Service Fax 81 0 47 489 1743 Email service aerotechkk com jp China Phone 852 3793 3488 Email saleschina aerotech com 1 05 00 December 27 2011 1 03 00 August 27 2009 1 02 00 December 2 2008 1 01 00 October 16 2008 1 00 00 October 19 2006 1 00 00 October 19 2006 Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright O 2006 2011 Aerotech Inc All Rights Reserved VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table ofConten S imma ili List of Figures I acao cas at v Listor Tables AA NAA NA AG Aa a RUE t
26. and Removal Procedure 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Removal Procedure AN Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 14 Remove power to the stage before installing or removing the collet Apply air pressure to loosen the collet chuck Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise If necessary use a spanner wrench available from Aerotech Clean the collet housing collet nut threads collet nut and new collet Acetone or isopropyl alcohol may be used to clean the metal components A small amount of any general purpose high viscosity grease can be applied to the collet taper to help reduce friction and decrease wear Refer to the instructions in Figure 2 2 to install or remove a collet from the collet nut Use the collet nut to guide the collet into the stage Figure 2 3 Make sure that the collet seats prop erly in its taper Be sure that air pressure is still being supplied to the stage so the collet chuck is in the open position Tighten the collet nut Tightening by hand is sufficient as the clamping force is not determined by the torque of the nut but by the force of internal springs Spanner wrenches may be used if desired Restore power to the stage Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Installation Collet Nut Removal Installation Collet Nut Figure 2 2 Schematic of Collet Insertion Into and Removal From Collet Nut INCORREC
27. anty status will be determined If upon Aerotech s examination a warranted defect exists then the product s will be repaired at no charge and shipped prepaid back to the buyer If the buyer desires an airfreight return the product s will be shipped collect Warranty repairs do not extend the original warranty period After Aerotech s examination the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost At such time the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the cost of the repair and freight or authorize the product s to be shipped back as is at the buyer s expense Failure to obtain a purchase order number or approval within 30 days of notification will result in the product s being returned as is at the buyer s expense Repair work is warranted for 90 days from date of shipment Replacement components are warranted for one year from date of shipment Attimes the buyer may desire to expedite a repair Regardless of warranty or out of war ranty status the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the added rush serv ice cost Rush service is subject to Aerotech s approval www aerotech com Appendix A Laser Products Return Procedure Returned Product War ranty Determination Returned Product Non warranty Determination Rush Service 51 Warranty and Field Service VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual On site Warranty Repair Ifan Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by send O
28. athe ACS shaft see Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Wet Cut Rotary Union Installation Step 5 Install a new rotary union assembly by attaching it to the rear of the VascuLathe ACS shaft Tighten to 10 ft Ibs Step 6 Tighten the shoulder bolt and bushing Step 7 Reattach all covers Step 8 Restore power to the stage www aerotech com Chapter 4 43 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4 5 Linear Lubrication and Cleaning Process The lubrication and cleaning process is outlined in the steps that follow Before beginning lubrication refer to Section 4 2 Lubrication and Cleaning for recommended lubricants N Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 44 Remove power to the stage Remove spar belt covers refer to Section 4 6 Linear Spar Cover Removal Remove any accumulated dust or debris from both the belts and the belt guide tracks located on the inside and outside spar covers removed in step 2 Remove any accumulated dust or debris from the inside of the assembly Remove any dirty or dried lubricant from the linear bearing guides Use a clean lint free cloth A swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol may be used to remove stubborn debris Apply a thin continuous film of lubricant to the linear bearing guides A good quality natural bristle artist s brush makes an excellent applicator Using the grease nipple on each linear bearing truck ref
29. burgh PA 15238 USA Appendix A www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Technical Changes Appendix B Technical Changes Table B 1 Current Changes 1 05 00 Section s Affected General Information General Edit non technical www aerotech com Appendix B 53 Technical Changes VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Table B 2 Archived Changes Section s Affected General Information 100 Newmans E 1 01 00 Section 1 3 Model Numbers Updated model numbering scheme Section 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Updated collet installation procedure Removal Procedure Updated basic specifications Section 3 2 Basic Specifications Added pressure vessel limitations Section 3 3 Load Capability Changes for wet cut rotary union seal replace Section 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union ment Seal Replacement Added wet cut rotary union removal section Section 4 4 Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal 1 02 00 Section 2 11 Wet Cut Fluid Reguire Added wet cut fluid requirements section ments Added dimensions section Section 1 4 Dimensions Changed page numbering from section based to All absolute 1 03 00 Section 4 2 1 Collet amp Collet Chuck Changed collet and collet chuck lubrication and Lubrication and Cleaning cleaning instructions 1 04 00 Section 1 6 EC Declaration of Incor Added section poration Section 3 1 Environmental Spec Added section ifications Chapter 2 Installation Section 2 1 Added safety information and warnings Unpacking
30. ct drive brushless motor with a non contacting inte gral rotary union These features combine to create a low friction low maintenance rotary stage capable of high accelerations and low positioning error With a non contact rotary union there are no seals to replace or lubricate allowing for a lifetime of maintenance free performance The brushless slotless motor design allows for extremely high torque coupled with smooth motion There are no brushes to wear no belts to ten sion and no gears to wear resulting in a completely maintenance free motor The VascuLathe ACS is available with either an ER25 or ER40 style collet chuck Aerotech recommends using an ER25 collet for holding requirements of 1 mm to 16 mm and using an ER40 collet for holding require ments of 15 5 mm to 30 mm The collet is retained with a threaded collet nut enabling quick changeover It is configured in a fail safe normally closed mode where full clamping force is applied when no air pressure is present N OTE Aerotech recommends using only electro polished collets manufactured to DIN6499 spec ifications Figure 1 2 VascuLathe ACS Rotary Stage with ER Collet www aerotech com Chapter 1 3 Overview VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 1 2 Optional Features 1 2 1 CMS Cable Management System Options The VascuLathe ACS can be ordered so that an optional cover is included to enclose the moving CMS com ponents from the system operator NOTE The cover
31. d accurate positioning performance All VascuLathe ACS stages include a fully sealed design Metal waycovers are designed to protect the internal components linear bearings and encoder for example from damage by preventing dust or debris from entering the stage The external stage surfaces have a black hardcoat finish to withstand rugged envi ronments To aid in stage setup and mounting the stage base plate mounting holes are accessible without removing any components A pair of sealed linear bearings are common to all VascuLathe ACS series stages The bearings provide smooth motion and excellent stiffness characteristics Two options to improve the already outstanding accuracy of the VascuLathe ACS series are HALAR and HALSF HALAR is linear error correction for accuracy and repeatability and HALSF systems include improved straightness and flatness characteristics Other features include optical limit switches mounted at each end of travel These switches are configured as normally closed If the stage is driven beyond these electrical limits a mechanical hard stop is in place slightly past each limit switch The VascuLathe ACS is offered with a non contacting linear encoder with an achievable resolution of 001 um and accuracies of 1 0 um Travels available are 200 mm to 300 mm 2 Chapter 1 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Overview 1 1 2 Rotary Axis All VascuLathe ACS stages come standard with a dire
32. e desired flatness it should be performed on the mounting surface rather than the VascuLathe ACS base Shimming should be avoided if possible If shimming is required it should be minimized to improve the rigidity of the system www aerotech com Chapter 2 11 Installation VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 2 3 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface Secure the stage to the mounting surface with the M8 or 5 16 SHCS If necessary move the stage carriage to access the base plate mounting holes refer to Figure 2 1 Shipping Clamp Holes Lifting Points Figure 2 1 VascuLathe ACS Stage Showing Mounting Holes Top View AN 12 Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Installation 2 4 Attaching the Payload to the Stage To prevent damage tothe 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 Linear 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 Section 2 10 Air Requirements The one touch air inlet fitting accepts 4 mm or 5 32 OD plastic air line Simply push the air line into
33. er Operation This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement and material handling Add the gripper option to VascuLathe ACS systems as follows Slotted Bracket Mounting Figure 2 6 Gripper Detail 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 ACS carriage towards the sub assembly and verify that there is no interference Step4 Slide the gripper as required using the provided slots in the bracket Step5 Connect the pneumatics kit optional PN or customer supplied to the gripper and adjust the oper ating pressure for desired grip force NOTE Do not exceed 87 psi to gripper on either the open or closing cycle NOTE Refer to pneumatics layout drawing which is included with the documentation for assembly instructions 20 Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Installation 2 9 Electrical Installation Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance When the VascuLathe ACS is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system setup usually involves connecting a stage to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided Labels on the system components usually indicate the appropriate connections Refer to the appropriate system manuals and documentation for additional installation and operation infor
34. er to Figure 4 15 add grease as required Manually move the stage to the opposite end of travel to work the grease into the linear bearing guides Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any areas covered by the original table position Refasten the spar belt covers Restore power to the stage and drive the stage table back to its original position to redistribute lubri cants Grease Nipple p w d Figure 4 15 Linear Bearing Grease Nipple Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance 4 6 Linear Spar Cover Removal The procedure outlined below details how to remove the linear spar covers Step 1 Remove the inside spar cover as shown below and lean against inside of carriage Inside Spar Covers uu Figure 4 16 Removing the Inside Spar Cover www aerotech com Chapter 4 45 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Step 2 Remove the outer spar cover mounting screws and remove the cover Outer Spar Cover Figure 4 17 Removing the Outer Spar Cover 46 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 3 Remove the carriage side cover on the side of the spar cover being serviced Carriage Side Cover Figure 4 18 Removing the Carriage Side Cover www aerotech com Chapter 4 47 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Step 4 Loosen and remove the Qty 2 M4 SHCS through the top of the carriage on the front side o kap ge a
35. es List of Figures Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 3 1 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 VascuLathe ACS Series Positioning Stage 1 VascuLathe ACS Rotary Stage with ER Collet 3 VascuLathe ACS Dimensions 7 VascuLathe ACS Stage Showing Mounting Holes Top View 12 Schematic of Collet Insertion Into and Removal From Collet Nut 15 Installation Procedure for Collet e serene 15 Collet Assembly Exploded View 16 Alignment Gripper Detail 18 Gripper Detail 20 VascuLathe ACS Wet Cut Rotary Union Location 27 Piston Seal Change Exploded View 32 Piston Seal Installation Procedure 35
36. fied in Section 4 2 Lubrication and Cleaning www aerotech com Chapter 4 33 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 34 Press the new seals over the chamfer and into their respective grooves Be sure to align the seals such that the open end when looking at a cross section is facing away from the collet as shown in Figure 4 3 The direction of the seal is extremely important in sealing the piston Make sure that the seals sit into their mounting grooves by running a fingemail around the edge If the seal is tilted or twisted slightly its function will be severely compromised Reinstall the springs Place the collet cover over the piston and reinstall the collet cover retaining ring Reinstall the collet piston assembly into its housing There are chamfers to help guide the piston into place but use caution not to twist or damage the seals It is recommended that a small amount of o ring lubricant be used Installation of the collet cover is the reverse of removal Begin by inserting the four 12 mm long screws in every other hole and tightening until they bottom out in their respective holes Then install the shorter original screws into the remaining holes and tighten in a cross pattem until the collet cover is seated against the shaft Install the remaining four original screws Torque all screws to a final torque of 1 8 to 2 0 N m 16 to 18 in Ibs
37. ge distortion 11 standard features 2 U unpacking and handling the stage 11 w Warnings 8 wetcut 4 6 Wet Cut Fluid Requirements 21 wet cut rotary union removal 42 wet cut rotary union seal replacement 38 workholding devices 14 www aerotech com Reader s Comments VascuLathe ACS Series Manual P N EDS116 December 27 2011 p Revision 1 05 00 AEROTECH Is this manual YES NO Adequate to the subject Well organized Clearly presented Well illustrated How do you use this document in your job Does it meet your needs What improvements if any would you like to see Please be specific or cite examples SmemmwDem Nee CO mag te j Seat ripe Name Ee RR Customer Customer Order NEU E E C Order Mailyourcommentsto Faxto 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA 15238 Emi USA
38. ies dual axis positioning stage represents a revolutionary approach to satisfying the demanding requirements of tubular manufacturing applications This fully integrated motion system cou ples automated material handling with high performance direct drive linear and rotary motion The VascuLathe ACS has been designed with a collet chuck that supports ER25 or ER40 collets man ufactured to DIN6499 specs to allow for a wide range of materials and applications This product is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use Figure 1 1 VascuLathe ACS Series Positioning Stage NOTE Aerotech continually improves its product offerings listed options may be superseded at any time Refer to the most recent edition of the Aerotech Motion Control Product Guide for the most current product information at www aerotech com NOTE This manual should be read in its entirety before operating the VascuLathe ACS system NOTE For the wet cut option it is recommended that the rotary seal be replaced before 1000 hours of service Failure to follow the maintenance procedures outlined in Section 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement will result in voiding of warranty N www aerotech com Chapter 1 1 Overview VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 1 1 Standard Features 1 1 1 Linear Axis The main feature of the linear axis is its proprietary linear drive technology coupled with a rigid mechanical design allowing for high spee
39. 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 Section 3 3 Load Capability Section 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement and Section 4 4 Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal for details regarding use and maintenance of the wet cut rotary union NOTE 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 VascuLathe ACS can be equipped with two types of tube advance systems that give the customer a more advanced highly integrated tubular manufacturing system e AG This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement along with a 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 Section 2 7 AG Alignment Gripper Operation e G This option equips the system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement and mate
40. ks copper colored oxide marks are present the taper can be lightly polished with a fine grit crocus cloth The goal is to clean the surface of the taper and not to remove an excessive amount of material If the wear marks are large or excessive polishing is required to remove these marks the taper and the collet may need to be replaced Contact Aerotech Customer Service for more information After inspection and cleaning grease the chuck taper and collet taper with a small amount of lubricant and insert the collet Table 4 1 shows the lubricants recommended by Aerotech Finally grease the chuck taper and collet taper with a small amount of lubricant and insert the collet Table 4 1 Recommended Lubricants Vender Product tem Description Henkel Technologies 80209 Silver Grade Anti Seize Henkel Technologies 51168 Food Grade Anti Seize Jet Lube White Knight 16404 Food Grade Anti Seize Lubricant inspection and replenishment depends on conditions such as collet chuck duty cycle and the machining environment An inspection interval of once every 8 hours is recommended until a trend develops for the application Longer or shorter intervals may be required to maintain a film of lubricant on the collet taper It is also recommended that every time a collet is removed the collet and the chuck interface surfaces are cleaned inspected and greased www aerotech com Chapter 4 31 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4
41. located on the backside of the carriage see Figure 4 8 Top Carriage Mounting Holes Cover Qty 4 Cover Mounting Holes Qty 4 Figure 4 8 Carriage Cover Removal Step 3 Remove the six end cap mounting screws from the rear end of the rotary union see Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 End Cap Mounting Screw Location www aerotech com Chapter 4 39 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Step 4 Carefully pull the end cap off of the rotary union housing The rotary seal and rotary union shaft will now be exposed Figure 4 10 shows an exploded view of the seal assembly Rotary Seal Figure 4 10 Rotary Seal Installation Removal Step5 Pry the rotary seal from its housing using care not to damage the sealing surfaces see Figure 4 11 Inspect the shaft and seal surface for scratches or nicks see Figure 4 12 Small wear marks are normal If the shaft and seal retainer sealing surface are undamaged clean both the shaft and seal assembly surfaces with a lint free rag and isopropyl alcohol If the shaft or sealing surface is scratched you can feel it with your fingernail contact Aerotech customer service If advised to remove the rotary union see Section 4 4 Wet Cut Rotary Union Removal for instructions Rotary Seal Seal Housing Surface Figure 4 11 Seal Housing Location 40 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 A
42. n site Non warranty Repair Company Address 52 ing and having the customer install replacement parts and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair and if Aerotech determines the problem could be war ranty related then the following policy applies Aerotech will provide an on site field service representative in a reasonable amount of time provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech covering all transportation and subsistence costs For warranty field repairs the customer will not be charged for the cost of labor and material If service is rendered at times other than normal work periods then special service rates apply If during the on site repair it is determined the problem is not warranty related then the terms and conditions stated in the following On Site Non Warranty Repair sec tion apply If any Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or pur chased replacement parts and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair then the following field service policy applies Aerotech will provide an on site field service representative in a reasonable amount of time provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech covering all transportation and subsistence costs and the prevailing labor cost including travel time necessary to complete the repair Aerotech Inc Phone 412 963 7470 101 Zeta Drive Fax 412 963 7459 Pitts
43. ng Use of O ring lubricant is recommended during reassembly There are chamfers to help guide the piston into place but use caution not to twist or damage the seals Replace the collet piston assembly Installation of the collet cover is the reverse of removal Begin with the four 12 mm long screws in every other hole and tighten until they bottom out in their respective holes Then install the shorter original screws into the remaining holes and tighten in a cross pattern until the collet cover is seated against the shaft Install the remaining four original screws Torque all screws to a final torque of 1 8 2 0 Nm 16 18 in Ibs Apply air pressure to the stage in order to install the collet Install the new collet and collet nut as described in Section 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Removal Procedure Restore the air supply to the original settings and restore power to the stage www aerotech com Chapter 2 17 Vascu Lathe ACS Hardware M anual Installation 2 7 AG Alignment Gripper Operation This option equips the VascuLathe ACS system with a parallel gripper for automated tube advancement along with a Y Z adjustment stage The adjustment stage has a travel range of 0 75 mm to aid in the align ment of material support bushings refer to Figure 2 5 and Figure 2 1 Subassembly Pin Reference Figure 2 5 Alignment Gripper Detail Step 1 Place the provided QTY 2 6 mm pins in bushing inserts of the base pla
44. nual Installation Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Begin removal by loosening the four shorter factory installed screws 1 4 turn at a time Loosen the screws in a cross pattem For example loosen screw number 2 then screw number 6 then screw number 8 then screw number 4 then retum to screw number 2 Repeat this process until the longer screws are supporting the tension of the springs entirely It is then safe to remove the shorter screws completely Using the same method as in step 7 remove the longer screws until the spring tension is completely relieved Carefully slide the collet piston assembly out from its housing Use caution not to tilt the piston assembly in its housing as this could cause damage to the housing seals or piston itself Remove the collet sleeve and collet sleeve O ring Thoroughly clean the new collet sleeve and nut as well as all old components Inspect the seals and O ring for damage or excessive wear and replace if necessary Insert the collet sleeve O ring into its groove Place the new collet sleeve into the shaft Although the collet sleeve is piloted to ease assembly it may require some indicating of the taper to achieve the best possible runnout Finger tighten all eight screws then tighten in a cross pattern to a torque of 1 8 2 0 Nm 16 18 in Ibs Reinstall the collet piston assembly into its housi
45. our remaining collet cover screws 1 4 turn at a time Loosen the screws in a cross pat tem i e loosen screw number 2 then screw number 6 then screw number 8 then screw number 4 then return to screw number 2 Repeat this process until the longer screws are supporting the ten sion of the springs entirely It is then safe to remove the remaining collet cover screws completely Using the same method as in Step 7 remove the longer screws until the spring tension is completely relieved Carefully slide the collet piston assembly out from its housing Use caution not to tilt the piston assembly in its housing as this could cause damage to the housing seals or piston It is now safe to remove the collet cover retaining ring This can be done with a flat head screwdriver or a pair of needle nosed pliers Remove the collet cover and the springs from the collet piston There are two seals on the piston itself One is an external seal that seals the piston against its hous ing the other is an internal seal that seals the piston against the collet sleeve To remove the seals carefully pry them out of their housings with a small screwdriver or pick Use caution not to scratch the surface of the piston Thoroughly clean seal mounting surfaces the chamfers and all surfaces that the new seals may come in contact with Even small particles or debris can damage the seals during installation Lubricate the new seals with o ring lubricant as speci
46. rial handling see Section 2 8 G Gripper Operation 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 ACS has a 10 mm stroke and therefore requires the selection of dif 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 O mm 30 mm Refer to Table 3 2 for a list of jaw options 4 Chapter 1 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Overview 1 2 5 Pneumatics Option This option is offered in three configurations and is supplied with every VascuLathe ACS system Two con figurations PNG and PN include the required filters driers solenoids relays fittings valves and hose reguired to connect the VascuLathe ACS The third configuration FD includes only the filter and dryer assembly to condition the incoming air e PNG This option will supply the pneumatics to control the air supply to both the collet and the optional gripper e PN This option is ordered when the pneumatics to control the air supply are required for the collet only e FD This option is ordered when the customer will implement their own pneumatics controls The filter dryer assembly is supplied to guarantee the conditioning of incoming air Refer to the documentation package shipped with your system for proper interconnection of
47. t certain requirements ensur ing seal functionality and service life of the wet cut rotary union e Water or cutting fluid must be filtered to 5 microns or better e Fluid filter must be installed upstream of the rotary union between pump outlet and rotary union inlet www aerotech com Chapter 2 21 Installation 22 VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Operating Specifications Chapter 3 Operating Specifications The surrounding environment and operating conditions can affect the performance and service life of the Vas cuLathe ACS This chapter contains general technical information on ideal environmental operating and basic product specifications 3 1 Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications for the are listed in the following table Table 3 1 Environmental Specifications Ambient Operating 16 to 25 C 61 to 77 F Temperature The optimal operating temperature is 20 C 2 C 68 F 4 F If at any time the operating tem perature deviates from 20 C degradation in performance could occur Contact Aerotech for information regarding your specific application and environment Storage 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F in original shipping packaging Humidity Operating 40 percent to 60 percent RH The optimal operating humidity is 50 percent RH Storage 30 percentto 60 percent RH non condensing in original packaging Altitude Opera
48. te Use the two bushings that are in the middle of the front mounting platform so that tube waste is minimized Step2 Set up the alignment gripper on the front tooling platform and reference it against the pins Step 3 Add QTY 5 M6 socket head screws with washers NOTE Make sure that the assembly is still referenced against 6 mm pins as described in Step 2 Step4 Manually index the VascuLathe ACS carriage towards the sub assembly and verify that there is no interference Step5 Attach tube support to the alignment mechanism NOTE The tube support or bushing is customer supplied Step 6 Loosen QTY 2 M5 socket head locking screws shown in Figure 2 5 so that the alignment mech anism can be adjusted Step 7 Feed the part into the collet and through the tube support bushing Step 8 Align bushing s vertical and horizontal position using the provided adjustment knobs Step 9 Secure the QTY 2 M5 socket head cap screws that were loosened in Step 6 Step 10 Connect the provided pneumatics kit to the gripper and adjust the operating pressure for desired grip force 18 Chapter 2 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Installation NOTE Do not exceed 87 psi to gripper on either the open or closing cycle NOTE Refer to pneumatics layout drawing which is included with the documentation for assembly instructions www aerotech com Chapter 2 19 Installation VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 2 8 G Gripp
49. 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 Section 2 5 1 Collet Installation and Removal Procedure for collet installation www aerotech com Chapter 2 13 Installation VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 2 5 Changing ACS Workholding Devices VascuLathe ACS stages are equipped with ER25 or ER40 style collets It is important that only the collets designed for a particular collet holder are used Contact the factory for more details NOTE Aerotech recommends using only electro polished collets manufactured to DIN6499 spec ifications NOTE Various grip diameters are commonly available and can be interchanged following the collet removal and installation procedure detailed in Section 2 5 1 Collet Installation
50. ting O m to 2 000 m 0 ft to 6 562 ft above sea level Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2 000 m or below sea level Vibration Use the system in a low vibration environment Excessive floor or acoustical vibration can affect stage and system performance Contact Aerotech for information regarding your specific appli cation Dust Expo The VascuLathe stages have limited protection against dust but not water This equates to an sure ingress protection rating of IP50 Use Indoor use only WARNING Donot expose the VascuLathe to environments or conditions outside the spec ified range of operating environments Operation in conditions other than those specified can cause damage to the equipment www aerotech com Chapter 3 23 Operating Specifications VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 3 2 Basic Specifications Basic VascuLathe ACS stage specifications are shown in Table 3 2 Rotary motor specifications are shown in Table 3 3 and linear motor specifications are shown in Table 3 4 Table 3 2 VascuLathe ACS Series Specifications VascuLathe ACS VascuLathe ACS mo on eser eee e ee ee Capacity 0 5 16 0 ERZS dry cut 05 120 ER25wetcu 5 12 0 05 120 ER25wetcu wet cut 16 160 300 ER40 JJ 30 0 160 300 ER40 JJ nearen snsc o 89 oo mean ane o C Rotary Repeat Standard arc sec 6 0 ability R a 6 Wmm w 3 Smems ooo i 6 1 Vasc
51. to remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping Set the VascuLathe ACS on a smooth flat and clean surface Each VascuLathe ACS has a label listing the system part number and serial number These numbers con tain information necessary for maintaining or updating system hardware and software Locate this label and record the information for later reference If any damage has occurred during shipping report it immediately WARNING Improper handling could adversely affect the VascuLathe ACS s performance Use care when moving the stage Manually lifting or transporting the stage can result in injury stage table or motor as lifting points a WARNING Lift the stage only by the base at QTY 3 1 2 13 tapped holes Do not use the 2 2 Preparing the Mounting Surface The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness in order to achieve the maximum per formance from the VascuLathe ACS When the VascuLathe ACS series stage is mounted to a non flat sur face the stage can be distorted as the mounting screws are tightened This distortion will decrease the overall accuracy of the stage Adjustments to the mounting surface must be done before the stage is secured NOTE To maintain accuracy the mounting surface should be flat within 1 um per 50 mm N OTE The VascuLathe ACS base is precision machined and verified for flatness prior to product assembly at the factory If machining is required to achieve th
52. ture 2 Values shown 75 C rise above a 25 C ambient temperature with housed motor mounted to a 330 mm x 330 mm x 13 mm alu minum heat sink 3 Peaktorque assumes correct rms current consult Aerotech 4 Torque Constant and Motor Constant specified at stall 5 All performance and electrical specifications 10 6 Losses due to bearings and aerodynamics considered negligible 7 Maximum winding temperature is 100 C 8 Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 25 C consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 9 All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk use torque constant in N m Apk when sizing www aerotech com Chapter 3 25 Operating Specifications VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Table 3 4 VascuLathe ACS Linear Motor Specifications BLM 203 Winding Designation Performance Specifications 1 9 195 0 43 8 118 8 26 7 780 1 175 4 Continuous Force 20 psi 1 4 bar 2 Continuous Force No Cooling 2 Peak Force 3 Electrical Specifications 9 25 77 0 65 8 70 6 15 5 30 A rms 3 75 1 Performance is dependent upon heat sink configuration system cooling conditions and ambient temperature 2 Values shown 100 C rise above a 25 C ambient temperature with motor mounted to the specified aluminum heat sink 3 Peakforce assumes correct rms current consult Aerotech 4 Force Constant and Motor Constant specified at stall 5 All performance and electrical specifications 10
53. uLathe ACS collet chuck accepts Rego Fix ER collets manufactured to DIN6499 specifications only The collet type ER25 or ER40 must be specified at the time of order 2 Requires HALAR and part programming as rotary axis 3 Measured TIR of precision gage pin chucked with an ultra precision ER collet DIN6499 10 mm away from collet face 4 Maximum loads are mutually exclusive Loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism Contact Aerotech directly if part load requirement exceeds specifications 5 Collet chuck mechanism is normally closed Collet mechanism requires air to open collet chuck Air supply must be dry 0 F dew point oil less air OR 99 99 pure Nitrogen Air or nitrogen must be filtered to 0 25 micron particle size or better 24 Chapter 3 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Operating Specifications Table 3 3 VascuLathe ACS Rotary Motor Specifications S 130 60 Winding Designation Performance Specifications 1 9 Stall Torque Continuous 2 Peak Torque 3 Rated Speed Rated Power Output Continuous Electrical Specifications 9 BEMF Constant line to line max Volts pk krpom Continuous Current Stall 2 Amp pk Peak Current Stall 3 Amp pk Torque Constant 4 9 N m Amp pk in lb Amp pk N m Amp rms in lb Amp rms Motor Constant 2 4 N m NW in Ib VW I 1 Performance is dependent upon heat sink configuration system cooling conditions and ambient tempera
54. w the ringseal from the collet sleeve Step 5 Remove the o ring on the ringseal itself and replace it with a properly lubricated new item The sec ond o ring is within the collet sleeve shown in Figure 4 6 A long pick or thin screwdriver will be nec essary to remove the o ring and replace it Step6 Re insert the ringseal into the inner collet housing and tighten it into position Step7 Replace collet and collet nut 36 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance 75 mm 3mm P k la b 15 mm Ringseal Removal Tool Dimensions Figure 4 5 Collet Sleeve Ringseal Two Piece Design on Some Ringseals Cross Section View of Ringseal Showing O Ring Figure 4 6 37 www aerotech com Chapter 4 Maintenance VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual 4 3 3 Wet Cut Rotary Union Seal Replacement The rotary seal in the wet cut rotary union requires periodic replacement Contact Aerotech for obtaining appropriate replacement seals Figure 4 7 shows a cross section of the rotary union assembly N WARNING Failure to follow the maintenance procedures outlined in this section will result in voiding stage warranty Rotary Seal Figure 4 7 Cross Section View of Wet Cut Rotary Union 38 Chapter 4 www aerotech com VascuLathe ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance Step 1 Remove powerto the stage Step 2 To access the rotary union assembly remove rear carriage cover and top carriage cover
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