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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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PASSIVE ROBOTIC FORCE COMPLIANCE DEVICE
Passive Technology
Automated Passive Compliant Tools are simple, less-expensive, open-loop devices. They rely on external, customer-supplied air pressure regulators to set the applied force. While they may lack the ultra-high precision and flexibility of Active compliance, they work extremely well for less demanding flat or prismatic parts or more specialized processes like Weld Shaving where high-accuracy force control is unnecessary.
AFD92
The AFD92 is part of PushCorp's Passive Compliance series. This end effector can apply up to 250 lbf [1112 N] in any orientation. Unlike the active series, this equipment relies on an external air pressure regulator to set the applied force. This pressure must change when a new orientation is programmed in order to maintain a constant force. For this reason, the AFD92 is most commonly used for robotic material removal applications with flat or prismatic parts.
The STC0612, SM0612, STC1015, and STC1515 are servo spindles optimized to mount to the AFD92. For belt sanding applications our RBS372 would also be an excellent pairing. Additionally, the SWS100-3.7 or SWS100-7.2 can be added for weld shaving processes. Together, these products can automate a wide variety of robotic applications:
- Robotic Grinding
- Robotic Sanding
- Robotic Polishing
- Robotic Deburring
- Robotic Belt Sanding
- Robotic Weld Shaving
- Robotic Drilling
The AFD92 is the largest passive compliance device available. It features heavy duty linear bearings to handle applications with impact loading and interrupted cuts.
The AFD92 Series is available in three configurations: AFD92-1 Vertical, AFD92-2 Horizontal, and the AFD92-3 Table Top. The units are functionally identical, but differ in the orientation with which they attach to the robot wrist, or mount to a table. This allows you to optimize robot reach and dexterity for your particular application like Grinding or Robotic Belt Sanding.
FEATURES
- Single or Double acting force application
- Carriage Position Sensor included
- Integral cartridge air filter
- User supplied pressure regulator
- 215 lbf [956 N] maximum compliant force
- 1.4 in [36 mm] Linear compliant stroke
- All fittings, fasteners, and threaded holes are METRIC
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | AFD92 |
| Max Force | 215 lbf [956 N] |
| Force Resolution | ±2.6 lb./psi [±166 N/bar] |
| Max Payload Weight | 215.0 lbs [97.5 kg] |
| Weight | AFD92-1 - 39 lbs [18 Kg] AFD92-2 - 34 lbs [15 Kg] AFD92-3 - 34 lbs [15 Kg] |
| Compliant Stroke | 1.4 in [36 mm] |
| Supply Air | Dry, 5µm Filtered, Non-lubricated, 80 psi [5.5 Bar] max |
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