ATI: Lateral Compliance Compensators L1X-063

Allow for part misalignment in multiple directions.

A Compliance device automatically compensates for part positioning errors, fixture misalignments, and variances in part tolerances.
Compliance devices are used in automated assembly, bin picking, loading and unloading machines, robotic finishing, and more.
ATI’s latest compliance device combines a variety of features to achieve the highest level of adaptability in tasks such as automated assembly,
bin picking, loading and unloading machines, robotic finishing, and more. The U1-050 Universal Compliance Compensator complies in many directions to overcome misalignment between the tool and the workpiece.
The patented mechanism is ideal for demanding high-endurance applications and offers simultaneous X-Y lateral compliance,
X-Y-Z axis rotation, and Z compression. The pressurized internal reset piston returns the device to a repeatable center.
The stiffness can be tuned for specific payloads by varying the pneumatic pressure, which makes the device extremely versatile.
ATI’s UCC can be configured for either a PNP or NPN compliance sensor and has an option for environmental protection if it is needed.
The UCC comes with a standard 50 mm ISO mounting pattern which, in many cases, eliminates the need for interface plates.

Features

• Unique Compliance: Patent pending mechanism allows for X-Y lateral compliance and Z rotational compliance.
• Direct Mounting: ISO robot flange pattern allows for direct mounting to many standard robot wrists in a compact body.
• Flexible Configurations: Many options available, such as PNP or NPN sensing for locked (centered) and unlocked (floating) conditions, different boss sizes, and custom tool plate patterns.

Lateral Compliance Compensator

The Lateral Compliance Compensator is a compliance device that enhances the flexibility and reliability of a robot or assembly machine.
Compensators are used in automated assembly applications to provide compliance for misalignment during assembly. When unlocked,
the Compensator allows lateral compliance within the XY plane and rotation about the Z axis simultaneously. The anodized aluminum
Compensator body assembly has a locking mechanism that retains or traps the Tool plate to the Compensator body. The locking mechanism
contains a piston-cam and ball cage for (3) ball bearings. When air is supplied to the “Lock” air port, the piston-cam moves the ball bearings
outward so that the tool plate is centered and in a locked position. Extreme pressure grease is applied to the piston-cam and ball bearings to
enhance performance and maximize the life of the locking mechanism.