Manual, Robotic Tool Changer Third Generation Teaching Aids
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Glossary
Term Denition
Bearing Race
Hardened steel ring in the Tool plate that is engaged by the locking balls during the locking
process.
Master Plate
The half of the Tool Changer that is mounted to a robot. The Master plate contains the
locking mechanism.
No-Touch™
Design feature of all ATI products that allows coupling the Master plate and Tool plate
without physical contact prior to locking.
Tool Plate The half of the Tool Changer to which various tools or end-effectors are mounted.
Tool Stand
Holds Tools not being used by the robot. This is usually supplied by the customer and is
specic to the application.