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8.3 Pushing operation
The pushing operation is active when a Value greater than “1” is set in the Step data"pushing force".
Similar to the positioning operation, the actuator moves according to the settings of “Position” and
“Speed” in the step data and then, when it reaches to the target position, it starts the pushing process.
The actuator pushes the load with the force no more than the maximum force set in the “Pushing force”
of the step data.
(1) Pushing operation is successfully performed.
During the p
ushing operation, if the pushing force is kept higher than the value specified by “Trigger LV”
of the step data for a certain time, the INP output will be turned ON. Even after this completion of pushing
operation, the actuator keeps generating the force setup in the step data.
(2) Pushing operation is failed (pushing the air).
If the pushing process is
not completed even after the actuator runs over the range specified in the
step data from the target position (the starting point of the pushing process), the operation will be
completed. In such case, the INP output will be turned OFF.
(3) Movement of the workpiece after the completion of the pushing process
(1) Moveme
nt of the workpiece in the pushing direction
After completion of the pushing operation, if the reaction force from the workpiece becomes smaller,
the actuator may move with a force smaller than that specified in the “TriggerLV” of the step data.
In such case, the INP output will be turned OFF and the actuator moves within the positioning range
according to the balance of the force.
If the pushing force is kept higher than the value specified by “Trigger LV” of the step data for a certain
time again, the INP output will be reactivated.
Target position
Step data “Position”
Positioning range
(In position)
Target position
Pushing process
Position
Speed
Positioning range
(In position)
* Pushing operation
(Example)
Step data “In
position”
Target
position
Pushing
process
Position
Speed
Actuator
Origin position
Pushing process
Motor
Load
M
Pushing force
* Pushing operation
(Speed/Position)
Step data
“Speed”
Step data “Pushing
speed”