• Patented - zero backlash - electro-mechanical drive
• Repeatability of better than 0.0005” at 30” radius
• Oscillating motion
• Powered by a standard, 3 phase, induction motor
• Indexes 400 lbs per side in 2.40 seconds
• Optional index speeds to accommodate payloads of over 1000 lbs
• “V” mounts and shot pins for quick change tooling
• A large, 6” diameter, central hole for cable routing
• All switches pre-wired to a terminal strip in a junction box
• A manual rotation feature - to comply with the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) safety requirements
• CAD files of the unit in both 2D and 3D solid model format
• Instruction manual for installation, startup and service

Introduction

Although designed, primarily, for use in robotic arc welding cells the Cyclone 180 is well suited to many other processes that utilize industrial robots.

Oscillating Motion

Because the table oscillates, back and forth, between the operator and the robot - as opposed to rotating continuously in one direction - there is no need for costly rotating manifolds or electrical slip rings. A large, 6” diameter, hole through the center of the unit is provided to accommodate welding and electrical control cables, air lines etc.

Electro-Mechanical Drive

The zero backlash, electro-mechanical Cyclone indexing mechanism employs an epicyclical gear and Scotch yoke system that provides controlled, jerk free, acceleration and deceleration.

In addition, this mechanism is inherently self-locking - requiring no troublesome, costly and “cycle time” consuming shot pins - and is powered by a standard, off-the-shelf, AC induction motor.

Reliable

Throughout the development of the Cyclone 180 reliability has been the prime objective.

With its oversized tapered roller bearings, hardened gears, precision machined components and heavy duty, stress relieved, platform the Cyclone 180 has been “proof tested” for over two million cycles at twice its rated payload.

Accurate

State of the art laser technology has proven a repeatability of 3 arc seconds.

This translates into less than 0.0005” at a radius of 30”.

Fast

Index speeds as quick as 2.40 seconds are possible - depending upon the weight and location of the payload.

Rugged

Depending upon index time, payloads of over 1000 lbs can be accommodated.

Practical

Next to reliability, practicality has been a major objective in the development of the Cyclone 180. This has lead to a modular approach to the design of the unit – particularly the tabletop and the removable and interchangeable table skirts.

Whilst the table can rectangular or round, the skirts can be of almost unlimited configuration. They can, for example, incorporate “V” blocks for quick change tooling mounts, pivots for rotating the tooling, either via air cylinders or servomotors - or they can even be an integral part of the tooling itself.

Because of this, the Cyclone 180 offers total freedom in fixture design. Tooling can be designed to accommodate the part and the process– not the turntable.

Features

The Cyclone 180 is powered by a 1/2 HP induction motor.

This motor is available in the following configurations:

• 575 Volts - 3 Phase - 60 Hz
• 440 Volts - 3 Phase - 60 Hz
• 230 Volts - 3 Phase - 50 Hz

Gear Reducer

The integrated gear reducer is available in various ratios to provide indexing speeds of between 2.40 and 6.00 seconds.

Brake

An integral, fail-safe, brake is incorporated into the motor. This brake is pre-wired and requires no additional input. It will release when power is supplied to the motor and, conversely, activate when power is removed.

Proximity Switches

Two 18 mm - normally open - “micro connect” proximity switches are provided to stop the motor when either side of the table is in station.

These switches also provide feedback to the controller, to indicate which side of the table is facing the robot.

Over Travel Limit Switch

This switch (normally closed) is intended as a back up to the two proximity switches. Should either of those fail, this switch will act as an emergency stop. As a final back, a “hard stop” is incorporated into the design of the unit.

Junction Box

A junction box - complete with terminal strip to which the proximity switches and limit switch are pre-wired - is provided. This is located at the rear of the unit.

Safety

During start up and service it is safer, and often more convenient, to be able to rotate the table manually – that is, with electrical power disconnected. Note: This is also a requirement of the “Robotic Industries Association” (RIA) standards in the event of an emergency situation.

The Cyclone 180 incorporates such feature.

Ancillary Equipment

As well as including mounting holes for tooling, valves, junction boxes etc on the tabletop, the Cyclone 180 also incorporates machined pads, complete with tapped and reamed holes, on the column. These pads can be used for mounting any ancillary equipment such as, for example, stationary appendages to the tooling at both the loading and welding stations, electrical junction boxes etc.