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Robotic Tool Changer for Payloads ≤3 lbs.
What: QC-001 Micro Robotic Tool Changer for changing end efectors or other tooling.
Who: ATI Industrial Automation ( ati-ia.com ).
Important to note: The QC-001 tool changer is intended for high-speed, parallel-link
robots to enhance their ability to switch end efectors automatically, thereby reducing
downtime for tool changes. The changer allows a single robot to perform multiple
assembly, dispensing, sorting, and material handling operations. The QC-001 is for
payloads up to 3 lbs. It has integrated pneumatic ports and electrical connections.
Pertinent data: The changer weighs less than 4.3 oz. with a stack height of 0.67 in.
Positional repeatability on the X-, Y-, and Z-axis is 0.0004 in., tested at a rated load
for 1 million cycles.
p The QC-001 Micro Robotic Tool
Changer from ATI Industrial Automation
allows one robot to perform multiple
operations by enhancing its ability to
switch end efectors automatically.
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