PushCorp, Inc. Product
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Since 1993 PushCorp has specialized in material removal equipment. As inventors of the force compliance device, we have supplied tools to automate thousands of robotic processes across the globe. Innovation is in our DNA and it’s why we are constantly evolving, creating, and adding new surface finishing products to our portfolio each year. Whether you are a manufacturer or a robotic systems integrator, we have the tooling to help automate your manual surface finishing process. At our core, there has always been an emphasis on quality and durability across PushCorp's entire product line. Being heavily involved in the automotive and aerospace industry, our customers expect a product that can last years with continuous trouble-free use. To ensure this quality is met, we manufacture and assemble as many products in-house as possible. To this end, 95% of all our components are machined in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas.
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ACTIVE ROBOTIC FORCE COMPLIANCE DEVICE
Active Technology
Automated Active Compliant Tools utilize internal closed-loop, feedback control along with internal force, acceleration and position sensors to accurately apply the desired force to the your part. Accurate force is maintained over contours, in any orientation. Just tell it what force you want and an Active tool will apply it up, down, sideways or any orientation in between.
AFD1240
The AFD1240 is part of PushCorp's Active Compliance series. This end-effector can apply up to 215 lbf [956 N] in any orientation automatically. Consequently, this tooling is essential for automating robotic material removal applications where parts have complex or curved geometry.
The STC0612, SM0612, STC1015, and STC1515 are servo spindles optimized to mount to the AFD1240. For belt sanding applications our RBS372 would also be an excellent pairing. Together, they can automate a wide variety of robotic processes:
- Robotic Grinding
- Robotic Sanding
- Robotic Polishing
- Robotic Deburring
- Robotic Belt Sanding
- Robotic Drilling
The AFD1240 is the largest active compliance device available. It features heavy-duty linear bearings to handle applications with impact loading and interrupted cuts.
The AFD1240 Series is available in two configurations: AFD1240-1 Vertical and the AFD1240-2 Horizontal. The units are functionally identical but differ in the orientation with which they attach to the robot. The AFD1240-1 applies force perpendicular to the robot's faceplate, whereas the AFD1240-2 is parallel. These configurations allow you to optimize robot reach and dexterity for your particular application.
The FCUFLEX controller is used to set the applied force and monitor I/O. This equipment can be controlled using a PLC, robot controller, or PC.
FEATURES
- Quick setup
- Consistent force regardless of orientation
- Automatic acceleration compensation
- Automatic payload weight measurement
- Force can be varied based on slide position
- 215 lbf [956 N] maximum compliant force
- 1.4 in [36 mm] Linear compliant stroke
- Fast mechanical response
- All fittings, fasteners, and threaded holes are METRIC
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | AFD1240 |
| Max Force | 215 lbf [956 N] |
| Force Resolution | ±0.8 lb. [±4.0 N] |
| Max Payload Weight | 215 lbs [97.5 kg] |
| Weight | AFD1240-1 - 79 lbs [35.8 Kg] AFD1240-2 - 45 lbs [20.4 Kg] |
| Compliant Stroke | 1.4 in [36 mm] |
| Supply Air | Dry, 5µm Filtered, Non-lubricated, 80-90 psi [5.5-6.2 Bar] |
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