Conductor tube alignment fixture – Tweco QCT-1 User Manual
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CONDUCTOR TUBE ALIGNMENT FIXTURE
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QCT-1
inTRoduCTion And deSCRipTion
2.03 Introduction
The Tweco
®
Robotics QCT-1 Quick Conductor Tube
Alignment Fixture, was engineered to enable the manual
adjustment of the tool center point (“TCP”) before and/or
after a collision. It provides you with the ability to set the
TCP on eight conductor tube bend angles and a variety
of tube lengths.
It is recommended that any new and/or used conductor
tubes first be aligned with the QCT-1 alignment fixture before
creating the robot’s weld program and parameters.
The QCT-1 alignment fixture comes standard with the
items shown in Figure 1. Before starting the installation,
please read and understand the installation and operation
procedures outlined in this manual.
2.01 How to Use this Manual
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including
the chapters on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the
information provided under these headings. These special
annotations are easily recognized as follows:
WARNING
A WARNING giveS infoRMATion RegARding
poSSible peRSonAl inJuRy.
CAUTION
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
2.02 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the
invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the
equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is
any damage, notify the carrier immediately to file a claim.
Furnish complete information concerning damage claims
or shipping errors to the location in your area listed in the
inside back cover of this manual. Include a full description
of the parts in error.
If you want additional or replacement copies of this CD,
please contact Tweco
®
Robotics at the address and phone
number in your area listed on the inside back cover of this
manual. Include the Manual number (from page i) and
CD part number: 64-2601.
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SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION