BUG-O Systems AGS-4000 - Manual (Page 5)

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The Arc Gouging Modular Drive System is the only product in the industry built using modular
components. The system consists of a master drive, plug-in control module, and interchangeable
carriages that are easily assembled.
The system runs in any position using Bug-O Rail (four options are available) which is held to the
work surface by magnets or a vacuum system.
Rail options include:
•
Aluminum Rigid Rail available in 8' (2.37 m) and 4' (1.18 m) lengths
• Aluminum Semi-Flex Rail available in 8' (2.37 m) length with a minimum bending radius of 15' (5 m)
• Bent Rigid Rail, bent to specific dimensions and dedicated to a specific inside or outside
diameter. For working on Outside Diameters the smallest diameter is 20" (508 mm). For working
on Inside Diameter the smallest diameter is 31" (787 mm)
• Hi-Flex Rail available in 5' (1.47 m) length with a minimum bending radius of 30" (760 mm)
The ARC Gouging configuration consists of a carriage, appropriate for the rail to be used, master
drive, racking group and control module.
The Master Drive is rated at 60 lbs (27 kg) vertical load. The machine is equipped with overload
protection.
STANDARD FEATURES
The Master Drive incorporates the following standard internal features:
•
High torque, low inertia motor for precise starts and stops
• Dedicated fail-safe brake with three times the stopping and holding power of the motor
• Motor overload protection which turns off the motor and engages the brake when excessive load
is placed on the machine
• Closed loop speed control for adjustable and repeatable control of arc gouging parameters
• Closed loop position control to prevent position creep when the machine stops
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