
Manual, Flexdeburr, RC‑660 Series
Document #9610‑50‑1017‑10
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4. Operation
These operating instructions are intended to help system integrators program, start up, and complete a robotic
deburring cell containing a deburring tool. The system integrator should be familiar with the task of deburring, in
general, and should have extensive knowledge relating to robots and automation incorporating robots.
4.1 Safety Precautions
DANGER:
Never use the Flexdeburr for purposes other than robotic deburring. If used
in any other way, serious injury or damage to equipment may occur.
WARNING
: All personnel, who are involved in operation of the RC deburring tool,
should have a thorough understanding of the operating procedures. Failure to follow
these procedures or neglecting safety precautions can create hazardous situations that
may injure personnel or damage the deburring installation and the RC deburring tool.
WARNING:
Never operate the Flexdeburr
product without wearing hearing protection.
High sound levels can occur during cutting. Failure to wear hearing protection can
cause hearing impairment. Always use hearing protection while working in proximity of
the deburring tool.
WARNING:
Never operate the Flexdeburr product without wearing eye protection.
Flying debris can cause injury. Always use eye protection while working in the proximity
of the deburring tool.
CAUTION:
Do not use burs rated for less than the speed of the RC deburring tool
being used. Using lower rated burs may cause injury or damage equipment. Always
use burs rated for at least the speed of the RC deburring tool being used.
CAUTION:
Do not use spare parts other than original ATI spare parts. Use of spare
parts not supplied by ATI can damage equipment and void the warranty. Always use
original ATI spare parts.
CAUTION:
Never be present near the deburring tool while it is started or in operation.
Flying debris and rotating parts can cause injury. If it is necessary to approach the
deburring tool while in motion, stand behind appropriate Plexiglas windows. Provide a
barrier to prohibit people from approaching the deburring tool while in operation.
CAUTION:
Never use or start the deburring tool without first reading and understanding
the operating procedures described in this manual. Never use the deburring tool for any
purposes, or in any ways, not explicitly described in this document. Using the deburring
tool without fully understanding the installation and operating procedures may cause
injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Mount the deburring tool and connect the
pneumatic control equipment as described in this manual. Operate the deburring tool
as described in the manual.