FORCE-OFF WORKPIECE DE-BONDING
Use of a spindle mounted ejector to automatically de-bond two aluminum workpieces from a PAAW shuttle fixture.
TWIST-OFF WORKPIECE DE-BONDING
Use of a socket wrench to counter-screw HI grippers in order to twist-off de-bond a steel workpiece from a PAAW shuttle fixture.
AXIAL ADHESIVE GRINDING PROCESS
Use of an automated axial grinding process to strip hardened adhesive from the tops of HO grippers. The process is run dry to facilitate observation.
PERIPHERAL GRINDING ADHESIVE GRINDING PROCESS
Use of an automated peripheral grinding process to strip hardened adhesive from the tops of HO grippers. The process is run dry to facilitate observation.
PSU APPLICATION #1 LOAD CYCLE
Video of an operator loading and bonding aluminum workpieces into a PAAW shuttle fixture for machining. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PSU APPLICATION #1 MACHINING CYCLE
Video of aluminum workpieces mounted in a PAAW shuttle fixture, while being machined in a three axis VMC. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PSU APPLICATION #1 UNLOAD AND CLEANING CYCLE
Video of machined, aluminum workpieces being automatically forced-off of a PAAW shuttle fixture, and subsequently unloaded by an operator. The grippers are subsequently cleaned using an automated, axial adhesive grinding process. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PSU APPLICATION #2 LOAD CYCLE
Video of an operator loading and bonding a stainless steel workpiece into a PAAW shuttle fixture for machining. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PSU APPLICATION #2 MACHINING CYCLE
Video of an operator loading and bonding a stainless steel workpiece into a PAAW shuttle fixture for machining. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PSU APPLICATION #2 UNLOAD AND CLEANING CYCLE
Video of a machined, stainless steel workpiece being automatically forced-off of a PAAW shuttle fixture, and subsequently unloaded by an operator. The grippers are subsequently cleaned using an automated, axial adhesive grinding process. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PGM APPLICATION LOAD CYCLE
Video of an operator loading and bonding a magnesium casting into a hybrid PAAW fixture for machining in a four axis VMC. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
PGM APPLICATION UNLOAD AND CLEANING CYCLE
Video of a machined, magnesium, workpiece being twist-off de-bonded from a hybrid PAAW fixture, and subsequently unloaded by an operator. The grippers are subsequently cleaned using an automated, axial adhesive grinding process. The application is described in the E-Guide: PAAW CONCEPT, HISTORY, AND CASE STUDIES.
FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF PSU HI GRIPPERS
Video of a four HI grippers going through functional testing. Sequence includes face milling of a steel workpiece, twist-off de-bonding, and axial adhesive grinding.