3. Danger areas Since this is a positive-action device, a tool plate with tools mounted on the table moves only within its area. Its motion may be halted only by switching off the driving motor or following break-downs in parts of the drive. The
torque limiter is solely to protect the mechanism and not persons. Therefore, the danger area should not be accessed whilst the device is in operation. For maintenance operations, the motor must be switched off before crossing into the danger area. Fig. 2 RIGIDIAL used as an indexing table on an
assembly machine. 4. Examples of applications The use of this table is equally effective in both linear and
rotary indexing systems of small and medium sizes, where available space is limited and very fast stop-and-go motion must be free from jerking and vibration. Typical examples are assembly plants, transfer plants, welding plants, etc. Fig. 3 RIGIDIAL used as a presenting device to a
welding robot.
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