SETUP Area
QB Expert Alpha Controller
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Wobble
Creates a Smart Step with an Angle Control/Torque Monitoring strategy that rotates the
fastener in the opposite direction as the Audit step is programmed. The fastener threads
align with the locking device threads before standard forward rotation and high speed
are applied (prevents cross-threads). If selected, this is the first step in the tool strategy.
Options include:
Angle Target
The number of degrees of rotation the socket turns during this step.
The Wizard uses 360˚ by default.
Speed
The speed of the tool’s output in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The
Wizard uses 60 RPM as default.
Max Torque
The maximum allowed torque during this step. A low value is
calculated by the Wizard to detect cross-threads and double hits (Re-
hits).
Slow Seek
Creates a Smart Step with an Angle Control/Torque Monitoring strategy that rotates the
fastener in the same direction as the Audit step is programmed. The flats of the socket
align with the flats on the fastener before standard forward rotation and high speed are
applied. Using Slow Seek as a first step also allows for cross-thread and re-hit detection. If
selected, this is the first step AFTER Wobble. Options include:
Angle Target
The number of degrees of rotation the socket turns during this step.
The Wizard uses 180˚ by default.
Speed
The speed of the tool’s output in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The
Wizard uses 60 RPM as default.
Max Torque
The maximum allowed torque during this step. A low value is
calculated by the Wizard to detect cross-threads and double hits
(Re-hits).
Self Tap
In some fastening situations, the initial fastening cycle torque is as high as or higher than
the target torque specification limit for the joint. In other cases, such as thread rolling
or forming, overcoming friction in getting the fastener started causes the high initial
torque. In order to compensate for this high initial torque, the Self Tap control allows the
controller to drive the tool for a specified amount of angle at the start of a fastening cycle.
Creates a Smart Step with an Angle Control/Torque Monitoring strategy in the same
direction as the Audit step is programmed. If selected, this is the first step AFTER Slow
Seek. Options include: Snug Torque, Angle Target, Speed, Max Torque.
Snug Torque
The point in this step when the controller begins to monitor the tool’s
output angle.
Angle Target
The number of degrees of rotation the socket turns during this step.
The Wizard uses 800˚ by default.
Speed
The speed of the tool’s output in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The
Wizard uses the rated speed of the tool in RPM as default.
Max Torque
The maximum allowed torque during this step. The Wizard uses the
tool’s rated torque to prevent any interference.