Flexdeburr Installation and Operation Manual
Document: 9610-50-1007-11
Pinnacle Park
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1031 Goodworth Drive
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Apex, NC 27539
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Tel: 919.772.0115
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Fax: 919.772.8259
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www.ati-ia.com
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Email: [email protected]
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Glossary of Terms
The Flexdeburr™ product family is ATI's line of
R
adially-
C
ompliant (RC) deburring tools. Articulated motion of
the high-speed, air turbine-driven spindle allows for the rapid removal of parting lines and burrs while
following irregular part profiles. The RC product line is available with a multitude of different motors for
demanding applications, with power ratings from 150 to 660 Watts and spindle speeds from 30,000 to 65,000
RPM.
Term Definition
Adapter Plate
Device for attaching the deburring tool to either a robot flange or a stationary
mounting surface.
Air Filter
Device for removing contamination from air supply lines. Typically refers to
removal of particulates.
Air Turbine
Air motor that drives the spindle.
Bur
Any unwanted, raised protrusion on the workpiece.
Burr
Cutting tool used to remove burs from the workpiece. Alternatively referred to as
a rotary file, cutter, or bit.
Climb Milling
Cutting method where the direction of cutter rotation and tool motion are the
same.
Coalescing Filter
Device designed to remove liquid aerosols from the supply air lines.
Collet
Gripping device used to hold cutting tools in the spindle.
Compliance
The ability of the spindle to passively move in response to protrusions on or
deviations of the workpiece.
Conventional Milling
Method of cutting where the direction of tool motion is opposite that of tool
rotation.
End-Effector
Tool used by the robot to perform a particular function
Regulator
Device used to set and control the supplied air pressure to lower acceptable
levels.
Solenoid Valve
Electrically controlled device for switching air supplies on and off.
Spindle
The rotating portion of the deburring tool assembly.