Manual, Robotic Tool Changer, QC-5 through QC-27
Document #9610-20-2254-09
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3.5 Tool Plate Installation
In most applications, the customer end-effector attaches to the Tool plate with a custom interface plate.
Refer to
Section 3.4—Tool Interface Plate
for design considerations.
Tools required: 5 mm, 4 mm, or 3 mm hex key, torque wrench
Supplies required: Clean rag, Loctite 222 or 242
1. Clean the mounting surfaces are clean.
2. Position the interface plate or customer tooling to the Tool plate and secure with the customer supplied
mounting fasteners. Apply Loctite to threads or use fasteners with pre-applied adhesive, refer to
for proper thread engagement, torque, and thread locker. (Note: Mounting fasteners are supplied with
ATI custom tool interface plates).
3. Connect utilities to the modules and Tool plate connections.
4. Safely resume normal operation.
Figure 3.3—Tool Plate Installation
Tool Plate Assembly
(QC-21 with K19 module shown)
Tool Interface Plate
(Customer Supplied)
(4) M6 Socket Head Cap Screw
(Customer Supplied)
Tool Plate Assembly
(QC-11 with A15 module shown)
Tool Interface Plate
(Customer Supplied)
(4) M5 Socket Head Cap Screw
(Customer Supplied)
3.6 Tool Plate Removal
Tools required: 5 mm, 4 mm, or 3 mm hex key
1. Place the Tool in a secure location.
2.
Uncouple the Master and Tool plates.
3.
Turn off and de-energize all energized circuits (e.g. electrical, air, water, etc.).
4. Remove the fasteners securing the Tool plate to the interface plate.
5.
Remove the Tool plate.