FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 54)

Chapter 4: System Setup and Wiring
Page 4-10
4.4.5 Mounting Plate Design Requirements
The plate to which the tools are mounted must maintain the following specifications:
P Plate must be Blanchard ground (to ensure sides are adequately flat and parallel) to a minimum
thickness of 15.88 mm (.625 inch) +/- .05 mm (.002 inch).
P Chamfer all bores on both sides by 1.6 mm (.063 inch) x 45 degrees.
P Tools must be mounted 1.6 mm (.063 inch) apart, at a minimum.
4.4.6 Locating Procedure for Fixtured Multi Spindle Powerhead
1.
The locating of multi-spindle fastening equipment begins with a review of the floor layout and
assembly drawings. They must be checked for set-up dimensions and any special instruc-
tions. Once the proper dimensions have been established, installation may proceed.
2.
Verify the established dimensions of each of the following in order of precedence:
Conveyor - Whether this is new or existing machinery, this MUST be done first. Adjust to
print as required. NOTE 1
Pallet - Verify using several pallets. Make note of any variation for further alignment.
Machine base - Set base height and location while maintaining parallelism to the conveyor
NOTE 1: If any dimensions do not match the prints or is severely out of adjustment, evaluate the
effect of the discrepancy prior to proceeding. Document any variations from print.
3.
Once the conveyor, pallet and machine base are set to dimensions and level, the fastening
equipment can be installed. The head, fastening tools and spindle assemblies must be as-
sembled and secured to the slide assembly prior to locating the powerhead to the work piece.
If push pull blocks are not used to locate the powerhead to the slide, dowel pins should be in-
stall at this point
4.
When locating the power head to the work piece, ensure that the work piece is located as it
will be during actual production. EXAMPLE: if there is a pallet locate and clamp, it must
be in the clamp position). Fasteners should be rundown fully to ensure that the alignment is
perform with the fasteners in their final fixed positions.
5.
Next you should advance the power head slowly to check the alignment to the work piece. If
there is a misalignment left to right or up and down, the base must be moved using the level-
ing jack screws, push pull blocks or provided spacers. The powerhead may be adjusted on
the slide assembly if push pull blocks have been utilized. Do not readjust the conveyor or
the pallets.
6.
When adjusting the alignment by moving the machine base left to right or up and down, the
base must remain parallel to the conveyor. Alignment is correct when all spindles, easily
slip on and off of all the fasteners, without causing any sticking, cocking, or undue stress on
the fasteners. This must be performed on several work pieces and pallets to ensure cor-
rect alignment.