The ATI TSS Small Tool Stand System consists of the following components. These
all will assemble to form a complete assembly, or can be used separately as your
application requires.
View the
Configuring a TSS System
web page for information
on how to configure a TSS system and for configuration examples.
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Interface Plate
The TSS Interface Plate Assembly provides an interface between your tool and the
Tool Changer. The Interface plates are sized specifically to correspond with the
Tool Changer and TSS Rack. The TSS Interface Plate assembly includes 3 stainless
steel alignment pins that interface with the V-grooves on the TSS Rack. The standard
interface plates are sold blank to allow customers to machine their own tooling
bolt patterns. ATI can provide specific tooling patterns upon request.
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Rack Assembly
The TSS Rack Assembly includes
a rigid “U” shaped plate with V-grooves that interface with stainless steel alignment
pins mounted to the tooling. This Groove-Pin Combination allows for compliance in
the horizontal plane, and also provides repeatable tool positioning. The assembly
includes mounting hardware, and is designed to mount to the TSS Mounting Block,
TSS 3, 4 or 5 Tool Adapter Bar, or TSS Forward Adapter. The Rack can be mounted to any other surface that has corresponding mounting
features.
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Adapter Bars
Currently there are 4 types of adapter bars. The 3-Tool Adapter Bar mounts to the
Mounting Block and can hold up to three TSS Racks. The 4- and 5-Tool Adapter Bar
is similar but can hold up to 4 or 5 TSS Racks at once respectively. Each Adapter
Bar also allows for the attachment of a Proximity Sensor Holder for each Rack. The
third adapter bar is the Forward Adapter Bar. This is used when your tooling requires
extra clearance from the Rail.
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Tool Presence Sensing
Tool Presence Sensing uses an 8mm diameter proximity sensor. This option is highly recommended to detect when the tool is properly nested
in a Rack.
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Mounting Block
The TSS Mounting Block
Assembly mounts to the Rail. It can be positioned anywhere along the rail to the
desired height. Once the desired height is determined, it is recommended that dowel
holes be drilled into the rail as specified in
drawing # 9230-20-1675. These dowels
are needed to ensure accurate positioning over the life of the stand. Then the TSS
Rack, or 3, 4, or 5 Position Tool Adapter Bars can mount to the Block. The Block
also can accommodate a Proximity Sensor Holder.
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Locking Tool Stand Mounting Block
The Locking Small Tool Stand Mount is a secure option for tool storage. It includes
a steel machined block with a rigid "V" shaped groove and center hole that interfaces
with the tool interface plate. The assembly includes mounting hardware and is designed
to mount to any horizontal extruded rail, such as the TSM-HM series rails. The Mounting
Block can also be mounted directly to any custom plate designed by the customer.
The assembly also features a reverse single-acting locking air cylinder. Supplying
air pressure to the cylinder unlocks the Mounting Block, releasing the tool from
the V-block. After the robot uncouples from the Tool Changer and removes air pressure
from the locking cylinder, the tool is fully secured in the stand. This locking
feature is ideal for applications that require non-horizontal tool storage, have
offset tool center-of-gravity, and applications where tooling hoses and cables work
against the weight of the tool during normal tool storage situations. The Locking
Tool Stand Mounting Block also features options for tool presence sensing and cylinder
lock sensing. A horizontal Rail
is used for mounting instead of the Rack Assembly and Tool Adapter Bar.
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Rail and Gusset Assemblies
The TSS Rail and Gusset assemblies mount to the Base Assembly and include alignment and mounting
hardware. The standard TSS Rail is an aluminum extrusion (Bosch 45x90 series) and
is approximately 24 inches long. Customers can request custom lengths when ordering. The TSS Gusset (Bosch type 90x90) provides additional structural
support at the Tool Stand Base.
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Base Assembly
The TSS Base
Assembly consists of a square aluminum machined base plate and hardware that attaches
to the TSS Rail, and TSS Gusset Assembly. The base provides a secure foundation
on which to build the Tool Stand System.
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