Dukane Welder 403570 01 User Manual

Intelligent Assembly Solutions  
Dual Servo Spin Welder  
User’s Manual  
DUKANE Part No. 403–570-01  
Dukane Intelligent Assembly Solutions • 2900 Dukane Drive • St. Charles, Illinois 60174 USA • TEL (630) 797-4900 • FAX (630) 797–4949  
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Revision History  
Revision  
Number  
Revision  
Summary  
Date  
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- 01  
Original release.  
10/24/2008  
Menu language choices added;  
Revised Upper Tool Vacuum paragraphs  
09/25/2009  
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Dukane Dual Servo Spin Welder  
Contents  
Section 1 – Introduction  
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Section 2 – Safety Considerations  
Section 3 – Unpacking and Setup  
Section 4 – Display and Controls  
Section 5 – Touch Screen Menus  
Section 6 – Machine Operation  
Section 7 – Optimizing Performance  
Section 8 – Welder Data Export Software  
Section 9 – Troubleshooting  
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Section 10 – Maintenance  
Section 11 – Contacting Dukane  
Section 12 – Specifications  
Appendix A – Connector Pinouts  
Appendix B – Tooling  
Appendix C – Optional Features  
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Section 1 - Introduction  
SECTION 1  
Introduction  
Important User Information                                         3  
Read the Manual First                                                         3  
Notes and Tips                                                                    3  
Caution and Warnings                                                         3  
Drawings and Tables                                                           3  
Dual Servo Spin Welder Overview                               4  
Dual Servo Spin Welder Key Features                        5  
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Section 1 - Introduction  
Important User Information  
Read This Manual First  
Before operating the Dual Servo Spin Welder, read  
this User’s Manual to become familiar with the  
system. This will ensure correct and safe operation.  
The manual is organized to allow you to learn how  
to safely operate this system. The examples given are  
chosen for their simplicity to illustrate basic setup  
procedures.  
Notes and Tips  
Throughout this manual we use NOTES to provide  
information that is important for the successful  
application and understanding of the system. A NOTE  
NOTE  
NOTE statements provide additional in-  
formation or highlight procedures  
block is shown to the right.  
Cautions and Warnings  
In addition, we use special notices to make you aware  
of safety considerations. These are the CAUTION and  
WARNING blocks as shown here. They represent  
increasing levels of important information. These  
statements help you to identify and avoid hazards and  
recognize the consequences. Different symbols also  
accompany the CAUTION and WARNING blocks  
to indicate whether the notice pertains to a general  
condition or practice, an electrical safety issue, a hand  
protection issue or other condition.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION statements iden-  
tify conditions or practices that  
could result in damage to the  
equipment or other property  
WARNING  
Drawings and Tables  
WARNINGstatementspoint  
out conditions or practices  
that could result in person-  
al injury or loss of life.  
The figures and tables are identified by the section  
number followed by a sequence number. The  
sequence number begins with one in each section.  
The figures and tables are numbered separately. The  
figures use arabic sequence numbers (e.g. –1, –2, –3)  
while the tables use roman sequence numerals (e.g.  
–I, –II, –III). As an example, Figure 3–2 would be the  
second illustration in section three while Table 3—II  
would be the second table in section three.  
Condition  
or Practice  
Electrical  
Hazard  
Crush  
Hazard  
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Dual Servo Spin Welder  
Overview  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder excels at frictional  
welding of assemblies and parts which require accurate  
angular orientation and collapse distance. The parts can  
be any shape and only the weld joint must be circular.  
The welder uses two electric servos: a servo motor for  
spinning the tool, and a servo actuator for moving the  
machine head up and down. Both servos have high-  
resolution encoders, enabling accurate process control.  
Dukane offers three models: SVT012VR, SVT032VR,  
and SVT042VR. Model differences are in the maximum  
speed, power and torque of the spin servo motor (the  
same vertical servo actuator is used in each).  
Model specifications:  
SVT012VR  
750 RPM, 4.2 HP, 47 ft-lb Torque Spin Motor  
SVT032VR  
3,000 RPM, 4.2 HP, 16 ft-lb Torque Spin Motor  
SVT042VR  
4,000 RPM, 2.5 HP, 10 ft-lb Torque Spin Motor  
All models have a 5-inch stroke, a fixture throat depth  
of 8-inches, and a vertical maximum thrust of 700  
pounds. Both SVT032VR and SVT042VR models have  
the same maximum vertical clearance of 21.3 inches  
(541 mm) between the bottom of the tooling hub and  
top of the mounting base. The SVT012VR model has a  
clearance of 20.4 inches (518 mm).  
The Dual Servo Spin Welders were designed to provide  
a reliable, long, and economical service life and meet  
the applicable CE regulations.  
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Section 1 - Introduction  
Fixture throat depth is a generous 8”.  
Key Dual Servo Spin  
Welder Features  
Vertical servo actuator operation with adjustable  
5” (127 mm) stroke assures quiet operation and is  
environmentally safe.  
Color touch–screen display uses ColorActive Ma-  
trix Thin–Film Transistors (TFT) for high contrast  
and wide viewing angle even under high ambient–  
lighting conditions. The 192 touch–cells provide a  
high performance interface.  
Industry-standard logic controller and motor  
controller means replacement parts are readily  
available.  
Several menu languages available: English,  
Commercial subassemblies are used to ensure a  
longer and more economical service life than units  
built with proprietary components. These readily  
available items also lessen the need for expensive  
field service calls.  
Czech, French, and German.  
ISO 9001 Certification means that the Dual Servo  
Spin Welder is manufactured to exacting quality  
standards.  
24–month domestic warranty assures you of  
Ultra–rigid square support column minimizes load  
reliability and quality construction.  
deflection for precise and repeatable operation.  
Column–mounted direct drive 2.5 or 4.2 HP  
spin servo motor for faster cycle times and quick  
deceleration to prevent bond shearing and to  
produce stronger joints.  
Digital rotary encoders are built into the servo  
motors for maximum reliablity. The spin motor  
encoder accurately measures and controls the final  
angular orientation to within 0.1° (1 part in 3600),  
and the vertical actuator encoder measures the  
distance to within .0004” (0.01 mm).  
Weld by time, number of rotations, distance  
(absolute orrelative), and energy. Built-in sensors  
give you the choice of weld methods and triggering  
by position or by spin torque.  
Parameter monitoring with programmable upper  
and lower limits of weld time, rotations, angular  
orientation, energy, peak RPM, peak torque and  
cycle time.  
Weld process profiles.  
Spin and vertical servo load and position data can  
be downloaded to a PC for review via RS-232.  
Digital timer for weld time and hold time gives  
precise control of the spin welding process.  
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Section 2 - Safety Considerations  
SECTION 2  
Safety Considerations  
Health and Safety Tips ...................................9  
Plastics Health Notice.........................................10  
Run Switches......................................................10  
General Safety....................................................10  
Electrical Safety............................................11  
AC Power Receptacle ........................................ 11  
Grounding ........................................................... 11  
Mechanical Safety........................................11  
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Section 2 - Safety Considerations  
Health and Safety Tips  
Please observe these health and safety recommendations  
for safe, efficient, and injury-free operation of your  
welder. In this manual, the term welder and/or dual servo  
spin welder both refer to the Dual Servo Spin Welder.  
Proper Installation - Do not operate the Dual Servo  
Spin Welder until after the electrical system is properly  
installed.  
IMPORTANT  
Always wear a face  
shield when operating the  
welder.  
No Unauthorized Modifications - Do not modify your  
Dual Servo Spin Welder in any way unless authorized  
to do so by Dukane Corporation. Unauthorized  
modifications may cause injury to the operator and/  
or equipment damage. In addition, unauthorized  
modifications will void the equipment warranty.  
Keep the Sheet Metal Intact - Do not remove any  
of the protective sheet metal enclosing the motor or  
controls. The servo motors and drives have exposed  
electrical terminals which could cause injury or death  
if touched.  
CAUTION  
Welded parts may be hot.  
Grounded Electrical Power - Operate this equipment  
only with a properly grounded electrical connection.  
Refer to the NEMA Type 6–20R wiring diagram in  
Figure 2–1 and receptacle photo in Figure 3–5. If  
there is any question about the grounding of your AC  
power, have it checked by a qualified electrician.  
IMPORTANT  
Never operate the Dual  
Servo Spin Welder with  
the protective sheet metal  
removed. This is an unsafe  
practice and can result in injury.  
Comply with Regulations - You may be required to  
add accessories to bring the system into compliance  
with applicable OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration) regulations for machine guarding and  
noise exposure.  
Operate Safely Keep your hands and body away  
from the tool head during operation. Always wear  
a face shield when operating the spin welder. Be  
extremely careful not to let long sleeves, necklaces  
or long hair become entangled in the spin welder  
during operation. Do not operate the welder if under  
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read the warning  
labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement  
or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is  
any doubt, do not operate the machine.  
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Plastics Health Notice  
Before using any Dukane welding system, be sure  
you are familiar with OSHA regulations from the  
U.S. Department of Labor about the particular type of  
plastic(s) you are using.  
When plastic materials are being processed, some  
of them may emit fumes and/or vapors that could be  
hazardous (e.g. PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride can emit  
chlorine gas under certain processing conditions). Make  
sure you use proper ventilation whenever these plastics  
are processed.  
Run Switches  
The dual finger run switches comply with OSHA safety  
regulations. Using a foot switch in place of the dual  
finger run switches violates OSHA regulations.  
General Safety  
BeforeperforminganymaintenanceorserviceontheDual  
Servo Spin Welder, locks and tags should be applied to  
all energy isolating switches. Anything that might restore  
energy to the welder must be locked out.  
You may be required to add accessories to bring the  
system into compliance with applicable regulations for  
operator safety. In the United Sates, these regulations  
are administered by OSHA.  
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Section 2 - Safety Considerations  
Electrical Safety  
240V  
AC Power Receptacle  
The power cord used on the Dual Servo Spin Welder  
has a two–blade, grounding type plug designed for 240  
VAC at 20 Amps. It is designed to be plugged into  
a 240 VAC, 20 Amp NEMA type 6–20R receptacle as  
shown in Figure 2–1. Do not alter the plug or receptacle  
in any way.  
GND  
G
Grounding  
It is important for operator safety that the receptacle  
grounding wire be installed properly and securely  
attached to an effectively grounded rod. The function of  
the ground wire is to keep the Dual Servo Spin Welder  
base and housing at earth potential. In the event of a  
short circuit from one of the AC lines to the case, the  
circuit breaker will open, protecting the equipment and  
operator. If there is any question about the grounding  
of your AC power, have it checked by a qualified  
electrician.  
Figure 2–1 240VAC–20A Receptacle Wiring  
J35 – Base  
Interface  
Grounding  
Lug  
Grounding lugs are also provided, one on the back of the  
base (see Figure 2-2) and one on the back of the welder  
*
housing. You should connect a separate 14 AWG  
ground wire between these lugs and an effectively  
grounded metal pipe. This will minimize any external  
electrical interference from leaking into the Dual Servo  
Spin Welder control circuitry. This will not compromise  
the safety of the power ground.  
Figure 2–2 Grounding Lug on Base of Dual Servo  
Spin Welder  
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14 AWG wire has a diameter of 1.63mm or 0.064”  
Mechanical Safety  
IMPORTANT  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder is capable of developing  
substantial torque, force, and high rotational velocity.  
Keep your hands and body away from the tool head  
during operation. The spinning head is capable of  
inflicting serious injury. Never attempt to retrieve a part  
from a spinning tool head. Always wear a face shield  
when operating the spin welder. Be extremely careful not  
to let long sleeves, ties, necklaces or long hair become  
entangled in the welder during operation. Always  
turn machine power off when installing or removing  
tooling.  
Always turn off the AC power  
at the power switch before  
servicing or working on the  
welder. Failure to turn off the  
AC power is an unsafe practice  
and can result in injury or death.  
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SECTION 3  
Unpacking and Setup  
Unpacking Welder ........................................15  
Packing List..................................................15  
Work Area.....................................................15  
Secure to Work Bench..................................16  
Bench Capacity...................................................16  
Leveling...............................................................16  
Mounting Holes...................................................16  
Tooling Hub & Fixture...................................17  
AC Power .....................................................18  
Height Adjustment ........................................19  
Control Connectors.......................................19  
Base Interface Connector ...................................19  
User I/O Connector.............................................19  
Slide Kit Connector .............................................19  
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Section 3 - Unpacking and Setup  
Unpacking Welder  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder is normally packed in a  
corrugated carton resting on a wooden shipping pallet.  
To unpack the welder follow these steps.  
1. Remove the straps from the carton.  
2. Open the top of the carton. Carefully remove any  
packing materials, cables and documentation.  
3. Cut the tape at the bottom corners and unfold the  
flaps.  
4. Remove the corrugated carton, but leave the welder  
on the pallet.  
5. Leave the power cable wrapped up until after the  
welder has been placed in its working area and you  
are ready to begin hooking up power. This will pre-  
vent accidental kinking or pinching of the power  
cable.  
Packing List  
Qty  
Item  
Part Number  
After removing the shipping container, check that you  
have the items listed in Table 3-I. Inspect the welder for  
damage. Report any damage immediately to the carrier  
and to Dukane Ultrasonics Service at (630) 762–4900.  
Also see Section 11 for information on contacting  
Dukane. Save all shipping and packing materials so  
they can be inspected in processing any claims that may  
arise.  
SVT012VR or  
SVT032VR or  
SVT042VR  
1
Dual Servo Spin Welder  
200-1124-3 or  
200-1545-01  
1
1
1
Base Interface Cable  
Dual Servo Spin Welder  
Manual  
403-570-XX  
CD with Dual Servo Spin  
Welder Utility  
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Table 3-I Dual Servo Spin Welder Packing List  
Work Area  
Allow sufficient area on either side of the Dual Servo  
Spin Welder for handling material, work pieces and  
fixtures. Provide ample room so that the movement of  
an operator or helper does not interfere with the work of  
another. Also be aware that under extreme conditions,  
small droplets of molten plastic may be spun off from  
the upper part.  
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Securing to Work  
Bench  
Bench Capacity  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder weighs approximately 400  
lbs. (182 kg). It should be attached to a table or bench  
capable of supporting 650 lbs. (295 kg) to accommodate  
theadditionalforceimposedbytheverticalmovementof  
the motor and slide during the spin welding operation.  
Use mechanical means such as a forklift or hoist to  
place the servo spin welder on its work bench. There are  
WARNING  
DO NOT LIFT the Dual Ser-  
vo Spin Welder manually.  
Lifting and/or moving the  
welder manually could re-  
sult in personal injury. Use  
mechanical means to move  
and place the welder.  
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two /4 inch lifting eyes located at the top of the column  
(see Figure 3–7) for a lifting ring or strap. Remove any  
remaining plastic wrap after the welder is in its final  
position.  
Leveling  
We recommend that the Dual Servo Spin Welder be  
leveled to within one degree. This can be accomplished  
using a carpenter’s level. One degree corresponds to  
approximately one–quarter of an inch (6 mm) deviation  
across the 16 inch (406 mm) width of the platen.  
Mounting Holes  
ThebaseoftheDualServoSpinWelderhastwomounting  
holes in the front as shown in Figure 3–1. The two holes  
will accept either 12mm or 7/16” diameter bolts. We  
recommend that you securely attach the welder base to  
the work table using these mounting holes.  
1
Two / " Holes  
2
1
On 13 / " Centers  
4
Figure 3–1 Mounting Hole Locations on Base  
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Tooling Hub & Fixture  
The upper tooling attaches to a hub using four 5/16”- 18  
screws, spring lock washers, and flat washers.  
Figure 3–2 (a & b) gives the dimensions of the tooling  
hubs. The hubs have precision slots to accommodate an  
indexing pin on the tool so that the tool can be mounted  
in a consistent orientation relative to the hub.  
3.00 [76.2] B.C.  
15X .316 [8.03]  
22.5°TYP.  
.250+- .002 6.35 +- .05  
The lower tooling fixture attaches to the base platen  
using M10–1.5 cap screws. See Figure 3–3 for the  
detailed measurements of the mounting holes in the  
base platen.  
[
]
.000  
.00  
3.60 [91.4]  
.30 [7.6]  
1.000 +.000 25.40 +- .00  
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[
]
.001  
.03  
.21 [5.3]  
Dimensions are in INCHES [mm]  
Figure 3–2a Upper Tooling Hub Dimensions  
for Models SVT032VR and SVT042VR  
16.50  
(419)  
5.00 [127.0] B.C.  
0.50  
(12.7)  
DIA. HOLES  
8.25  
(209.6)  
13.25  
(336.6)  
4 x .404 [10.26]  
(EQUALLY SPACED)  
0.50 RADIUS  
(12.7)  
.376+- .003 9.55 +- .08  
.00  
6.05  
(153.7)  
[
]
45°  
.000  
M10 X 1.5 2B TAP THRU EQUALLY  
SPACED AND LOCATED AT TRUE  
POSITION WITHIN 0.015 DIA ON  
(2) TWO BOLT CIRCLES 8 PLACES  
5.90 [149.9]  
7.61  
7.00 inch BOLT CIRCLE  
125.0 mm BOLT CIRCLE  
12.00 inch BOLT CIRCLE  
(193.3)  
12.38  
(314.5)  
24.84  
(631)  
1.52/(38.6)  
2.00/(50.8)  
1.50/(38.1)  
3.02/(76.7)  
.50 [12.7]  
2.25  
(57.2)  
TYP.  
M12 X 1.75  
6H TAP THRU  
5 PLACES  
2.63  
(66.8)  
TYP.  
1.000 +.000 25.40 +- .00  
-
[
]
.35 [8.9]  
.001  
.03  
inches  
(millimeters)  
Dimensions are in INCHES [mm]  
Figure 3–3 Lower Base Fixture Mounting  
Figure 3–2b Upper Tooling Hub Dimensions  
for SVT012VR  
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AC Power  
240 Volt AC Socket  
(NEMA 6–20R)  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder requires a 240 VAC 1–  
phase outlet rated at 20 Amps. All machine models use  
the same power cord and plug. The AC power cord is  
permanently attached to the welder. The other end of  
the cable has a 240 VAC, 1–phase plug shown in Figure  
3–4. This is designed for a NEMA 6–20R configuration  
wall receptacle shown in Figure 3–5.  
Directly below theAC cord strain relief is theAC power  
switch. The switch combines the functions of a power  
switch and a 20Amp circuit breaker. The breaker/switch  
is identical on all models and is shown in Figure 3–6.  
240 Volt AC Plug  
(NEMA 6–20P)  
Figure 3–4 20–Amp 240V Figure 3–5 20–Amp 240V  
Plug  
Receptacle  
AC Power Cord  
AC Power Switch  
Figure 3–6 AC Power Switch and Power Cord  
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Section 3 - Unpacking and Setup  
Head Height  
Adjustment  
Adjustment  
The support column features a threaded shaft for  
adjusting the overall height of the thruster head. The  
adjustment is secured by three lock nuts which prevent  
the thruster from moving once the overall height has  
been established. This is shown in Figure 3–7 and  
covered in detail in Chapter 6. A reference scale and  
index pointer are located next to the column to indicate  
the thruster head height.  
Lifting Eyes  
t Adjustment  
Nuts (3)  
Control Connectors  
Base Interface Connector  
On the rear of the housing is the base control  
input connector as shown in Figure 3-8. The Base  
Interface cable (Part No. 200-1124-3 or 200-1545-  
01) is a supplied part and is included with the welder  
(see Table 3-I). Connect one end of the cable to the  
rear thruster connector and the other end to the Base  
Interface connector (J35) as shown in Figure 3–7. The  
control cable carries the operate and emergency stop  
signals from the optical operate switches and abort  
switch on the base. If you are using custom automation,  
you may have separate operate and abort switches,  
but these still connect to the press control input on the  
welder. Both the base and thruster connectors are the  
same DB–9 type. The pinout for this connector is given  
in Appendix A.  
Connector  
J35  
Figure 3–7 Height Adjustment and Lock Nuts  
User I/O Connector  
Directly above the DB–9 base interface connector is  
a HD–15 User I/O connector for custom automation  
applications. This is shown in Figure 3–8. The pinout  
for this connector is given in Appendix A.  
Slide Kit Connector  
To the right of the DB–9 base interface connector is  
a round 16–pin connector for controlling the optional  
Slide Kits. This is shown in Figure 3–8. The pinout for  
this connector is given in Appendix A.  
Figure 3–8 Electrical Control Connectors  
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Section 4 - Display and Controls  
SECTION 4  
Display and Controls  
Touch Screen Display...................................23  
Operational Switches....................................24  
Emergency Stop Switch......................................24  
Opti–Touch Run Switches...................................25  
Data I/O Connector.......................................25  
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Touch Screen Display  
The display is a 4.6 inch (12 cm) wide by 3.5 inch (9cm)  
tall color LCD screen shown in Figure 4-1. It contains  
an integrated touch screen with 192 touch–sensitive  
cells arranged as 16 rows of 12 columns.  
Touch  
Screen  
Display  
Trigger  
Indicator  
Setup parameters and mode selections are programmed  
through the touch screen. Acloseup view of the controls  
is shown in Figure 4–2. The left side of the display  
remains visible for most of the selected functions.  
The icon in the upper left corner indicates machine  
status. Below that are three touch cells for Run mode  
(RUN), Weld and Post–Weld Setup (SETUP), and Setup  
Utilities (TOOLS). The functions of these buttons are  
covered in Chapter 5. The touch cell on the right labeled  
Part Data displays part data for the previously welded  
assemblies.  
Upper To
Hub  
Figure 4–1 Dual Servo Spin Welder Touch Screen  
Panel  
Figure 4–2 Startup Screen  
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Operational Switches  
Emergency Stop Switch  
Left  
Run  
Switch  
Right  
Run  
Switch  
A red Emergency–Stop (E–STOP) switch is located  
in the center of the base as shown in Figure 4–3. The  
emergency stop switch must be in its reset position  
before the operate switches will function. To reset  
the Emergency Stop, twist the large red button about  
45 degrees clockwise, which will cause the button to  
spring out. This is depicted in Figure 4–4.  
Lower Fixture  
E–Stop Switch  
Figure 4–3 Operate Switches and E–Stop  
Figure 4–4 Setting and Resetting the E–Stop  
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Opti–Touch Run Switches  
Located on either side of the base are two optical Run  
switches.These are shown in Figure 4–3.These switches  
use Infrared (IR) sensors. They comply with OSHA and  
CE safety standards. Both switches are identical.  
Each optical–touch switch has a small red LED which  
is dimly illuminated whenever the power is on, as shown  
in Figure 4–5. When the operator places their finger in  
the tray, the LED brightens and a second LED in the  
opposite corner of the tray illuminates to indicate the  
switch has been activated as shown in Figure 4–6. Both  
switches must be activated simultaneously to initiate a  
weld cycle.  
Dimly Lit  
Red LED  
Figure 4–5 Right Operate Switch in Standby  
Mode, One LED Dimly Lit  
Brigtly Lit  
Red LEDs  
Figure 4–6 Right Switch in Operate Mode, Both  
LEDs Brightly Lit  
Data I/O Connector  
A connector for output data is provided on the rear of  
the welder above the power switch. This connector is a  
female type DB-9 as shown in Figure 4–7. It provides a  
computer connection to export part data, motor load and  
position profiles. A pinout of the Data I/O connector is  
provided in Appendix A. Detailed information on the  
data that can be obtained from the welder is given in  
Chapter 8.  
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Figure 4–7 DB–9 Data I/O Connector  
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Touch Screen Menus  
RUN Mode....................................................29  
Screen Layout.....................................................29  
VIEW PARTS................................................30  
SETUP Menu................................................31  
PRE-WELD Setup...............................................31  
WELD Setup .......................................................34  
POST-WELD Setup.............................................38  
TOOLS Menu ...............................................42  
SELECT SETUP Tab...........................................42  
UTILITIES Tab.....................................................42  
SYSTEM SETUP Tab..........................................43  
Setting Time and Date..................................46  
Parameter Value Range ...............................47  
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RUN Mode  
When the welder is first turned on after the E-Stop  
switch is reset (see Figure 4-4), the STARTUP screen  
is displayed as shown in Figure 5–1 directing the  
operator to Activate both RUN SWITCHES to reset  
machine. Press both switches simultaneously and hold  
until a beep sounds, which will take several seconds.  
A second beep will sound a few seconds after the first,  
indicating that the welder is ready to run a weld cycle  
(the bar under the smiley face will become green at  
the same time). The message area is now clear and the  
STATUS icon in the upper left has changed to a smiley  
face with a green band below it as shown in Figure  
5–2. If, when the switches are activated as described  
above, the tooling hub begins to oscillate instead of  
rotating smoothly, press the E-Stop and then check  
that the correct tooling inertia is entered as described  
later in this manual in the SETUP Menu (under TOOL  
SETUP).  
Figure 5–1 Startup Screen With E-Stop Cleared  
Screen Layout  
The screen has the same basic layout for most of the  
selected operations. The STATUS icon indicates the  
ready state of the machine. To the right of the icon is  
the name of the currently loaded Setup File. Below  
the file name is the Message Area. The three mode  
select buttons on the left side below the status icon  
select either a Run mode (RUN), a Weld Setup screen  
Figure 5–2 Run Mode Screen With Welder Reset  
(
SETUP), or the Setup Utilities screen (TOOLS). The  
selected mode is indicated by a darkened button. The  
center of the screen displays the parameters from the  
last weld cycle. The Part Data button on the right  
displays a report of previously welded parts.  
The screen shots on this page all show the RUN mode.  
The RUN screen is the default startup screen. This  
screen needs to be selected in order to initiate a weld  
cycle. Just below the PROCESS DATA label as shown  
in Figure 5-2, there are a number of fields containing  
part data. The Part Nr. field identifies the current  
sequential part number. The Limits field indicates if the  
last weld was within programmed process limits and  
displays “–” if no limits were violated, “  
S” for suspect  
part, “ ” for a bad part, or “ ” for an error. Asuspect or  
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bad part means one or more of the measured parameters  
was not within the limits set for the weld cycle. The  
Time and Date fields indicate the time and date the part  
was welded.  
Just below the WELD label, there are a number of fields  
with weld data for the last cycle. The displayed data  
lists the:  
Time - Weld time (seconds)  
Rotations - Number of spin motor rotations  
during weld  
Peak RPM - Peak spin motor speed (RPM)  
Peak Torque - Peak spin motor torque (% of  
maximum torque)  
Energy - Weld energy (Joules)  
Orient. - Welded part angular orientation  
(degrees)  
Weld End - Weld end vertical position (mm)  
Peak Thrust - Peak vertical actuator thrust (% of  
maximum thrust)  
Hold End - Hold end vertical position (mm)  
Hold Col - Hold collapse distance (mm)  
Cycle - Total cycle time (seconds)  
VIEW PARTS  
The Part Data button on the right side of the screen  
displays seven part reports at a time. Each report  
occupies two lines and displays the same information  
reported on the RUN screen. The report starts with the  
last cycle at the bottom and works backwards toward  
the top. This is shown in Figure 5–3. The Page Up and  
Page Down buttons permit you to scroll through part  
data one screen at a time, Press the RUN button to  
return to the RUN screen.  
Figure 5–3 VIEW PARTS Screen  
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SETUP Menu  
The SETUP menu is sub-divided into three tabs:  
PRE-WELD WELD, and POST-WELD that are described  
,
below. Immediately after pressing the SETUP button,  
the Security Code screen will appear, prompting for a  
numerical password. If no password has been set, press  
the ENTER key.  
PRE-WELD Setup  
The PRE-WELD screen, containing a number of settings  
and options described below, is shown in Figure 5-4.  
Figure 5–4 PRE-WELD Screen for SETUP Menu  
TOOL Setup  
This button is used to specify parameters related to the  
toolingassembledtotheweldershowninFigure5-5.Enter  
the spin tool inertia in the TOOL Inertia (kg*cm^2) field  
and the weight in the TOOL Weight (kg) field. Pressing  
the numerical value cell displays a data entry screen  
shown in Figure 5-6. That also displays the minimum  
and maximum values allowed. The SPIN Deceleration  
(%) field specifies the spin motor deceleration as a  
percentage of motor maximum. This value can exceed  
100% when welding parts because friction in the weld  
joint assists the spin motor in stopping.  
The Vac. Sense and Part Present buttons at the bottom  
allow the vacuum sensing and part presence options  
to be enabled or disabled. With either option enabled,  
an appropriate external input must be provided. For  
example, if the Part Present option is enabled, a part  
present signal must be activated before a weld cycle is  
allowed to initiate. A “frowning” face will be displayed  
on the RUN screen if this signal is not active.  
Figure 5–5 Tool Setup Screen in PRE-WELD Menu  
Press the DONE button to return to the PRE-WELD  
setup screen.  
Figure 5–6 Sample Data Entry Screen  
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TOP OF STROKE Position  
This button is used to set the vertical position to which  
the welder head returns after completing a weld cycle,  
as shown in Figure 5-7. A position of 0 corresponds to  
the highest position (which is also the machine “home”  
position). A non-zero setting indicates that the Top of  
Stroke (TOS) position is lower than the home position  
by the programmed amount. The TOS position can be  
entered directly by pressing the Position (mm) field.  
Alternatively, the TOS position can be “taught” by first  
pressing the DOWN button and selecting the VERT Jog  
.
Speed (Low, Medium, or High), then activating the RUN  
switches to jog the head to the desired position, and  
finally pressing the Transfer button to assign the current  
jog position (displayed in the Jog Pos. (mm) field) as the  
TOS Position.  
Figure 5–7 TOP OF STROKE Position Setup  
Screen in PRE-WELD Menu  
The Move To button is used to move the head to the value  
displayed in the Position (mm) field. After pressing this  
button, activate both RUN switches and wait for the  
value in the Jog Pos. (mm) field to match the Position  
(mm) value.  
TRIGGER Position  
This button is used to set the vertical position at which the  
spin tool and machine head reach the programmed weld  
speeds, as shown in Figure 5-8. If Torque Triggering is  
disabled (see below), the weld starts at the TRIGGER  
Position. This position should be set slightly higher than  
the position at which the parts to be welded start to come  
in contact. Above this position, the spin motor is being  
accelerated from rest to the weld RPM and the head  
is moving rapidly down. After reaching this position,  
the spin RPM and vertical speeds are maintained at the  
programmed values. The TRIGGER Position can be  
entered directly into the Position (mm) field or taught  
by jogging the head as described in setting the TOP OF  
STROKE Position.  
Figure 5–8 TRIGGER Position Setup Screen in  
PRE-WELD Menu  
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Part Pickup Option  
This button enables the Part Pickup option, which is  
programmed through the screen shown in Figure 5-  
9. This option is used in conjunction with automated  
part feed systems where it is desirable to place the parts  
to be joined on top of each other in the lower fixture.  
In this mode, the head travels down to “pick up” the  
upper part with the tool (without spinning), goes up  
slightly, and then completes the weld cycle. To enable  
this option, toggle the Enable button to On and set the  
pickup position in the Position (mm) field by direct  
entry or through the Teach Position button. Optionally,  
the Thrust Sense option can be enabled, in which the  
head will first travel to the Position (mm) distance, then  
continue to travel until the vertical actuator thrust (i.e.  
force) exceeds the value set in the Thrust (%) field. The  
Timeout (s) field sets a time limit between the arrival at  
the Position (mm) distance and the point of reaching the  
thrust sensing level.  
Figure 5–9 Park Pickup Setup Screen in PRE-WELD  
Menu  
Pre-Spin Orientation Option  
This button enables the Pre-Spin Orientation option,  
which is programmed through the screen shown in  
Figure 5-10. This option is used in conjunction with  
the Part Pickup option in applications where, before  
welding, the parts are placed on top of the other and the  
initial (pre-spin) angular orientation is different than the  
welded orientation. To enable this option, toggle the  
Enable button to On. The Pre-Spin Orientation can be  
entered directly in the Pre-Spin field. Alternatively, this  
orientation can be “taught” by first pressing the JOG  
+ or JOG – buttons (depending on desired direction  
of rotation) and selecting the jogging speed from the  
SPIN Jog Speed (Low, Medium, or High) field, then  
activating both RUN switches to rotate the spin tool to  
the desired orientation, and pressing the Transfer button  
to assign the current jog position (displayed in the  
Jog Pos. (Deg.) field) as the Pre-Spin Orientation. To  
aid in setting the orientation, the head can be moved by  
pressing the DOWN or UP buttons and activating the  
RUN switches.  
Figure 5–10 Pre-Spin Orientation Setup Screen in  
PRE-WELD Menu  
Transfer Button f  
The transfer icon should only be used when  
visually aligning the pre–spin orientation.  
The value displayed in the Jog (Deg.) cell  
has to be transferred to the Pre-Spin data  
field.  
IMPORTANT  
You must select the RUN  
mode to test any of the  
setups. Both RUN switches  
must then be activated  
simultaneously.  
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The Move To button is used to rotate the tool to the value  
displayed in the Position (Deg.) field. After pressing this  
button, activate both RUN switches and wait for the  
value in the Jog Pos. (Deg.) field to match the Position  
(Deg.) value  
WELD Setup  
The WELD setup is the middle tab in the SETUP menu  
and is shown in Figure 5-11. This screen contains the  
weld METHOD selection (Time, Rotation, Distance, and  
Energy), a button for entering Weld Parameters, and  
settings for several OPTIONS related to the weld phase  
(Orientation, Torque Trigger, and Constant Torque).  
Figure 5–11 WELD Main Setup Screen  
Weld Method Selection  
One of the available modes must be selected to perform  
a weld. Regardless of the method, the weld is considered  
to start at different points, depending on the Torque  
Trigger option setting. If Torque Trigger is OFF, the  
weld starts at the Trigger Position defined in the PRE-  
WELD tab. If Torque Trigger is ON, the weld starts  
when the desired spin torque threshold is exceeded (see  
Torque Trigger Option below).  
Time Method  
In this method, the weld duration is controlled by time.  
After choosing this method, the Weld Parameters  
button is used to enter the weld settings shown in  
Figure 5-12. The Weld Time (s) entry specifies the weld  
duration in seconds. Below this entry, a minimum weld  
time value is displayed. This value corresponds to the  
time needed for decelerating (i.e., slowing down and  
stopping) the servo motors and is included as part of the  
total weld time. The VERT. Speed (mm/s) sets the press  
weld speed in millimeters per second. The SPIN RPM  
specifies the spin tool speed, which is constant during  
the weld until the start of deceleration. The Dir. field  
specifies the spin direction. The DONE button causes a  
return to the main WELD tab screen.  
Figure 5–12 Weld Parameters Screen for Time  
Method  
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Rotation Method  
In this method, the weld duration is controlled by  
completing a specified number of spin revolutions. The  
Weld Parameters button is used to enter the settings  
shown in Figure 5-13. The Weld Rotations field specifies  
the number of weld revolutions. The actual number  
of weld rotations as reported on the RUN screen after  
the weld will be larger than the number entered in this  
field and depends on the deceleration and whether final  
orientation is enabled (see Orientation Option below).  
The VERT Speed (mm/s), SPIN RPM, and Dir. fields  
are the same as in the Time Method. The DONE button  
causes a return to the main WELD tab screen.  
Figure 5–13 Weld Parameters Screen for Rotation  
Method  
Distance Method  
In thismethod, thewelddurationiscontrolledbyvertical  
travel to a specified absolute or collapse distance. The  
Weld Parameters button is used to enter the settings  
shown in Figure 5-14. The Vertical (mm) field specifies  
the travel distance, depending on the position of the  
Collapse / Absolute switch located on the bottom of the  
screen. If the switch selection is Collapse as shown in  
Figure 5-14, the travel distance is measured relative to  
the trigger point. If the switch selection is Absolute as  
shown in Figure 5-15, the travel distance is measured  
from the press topmost, or 0 position (also referred to  
as the “home” position). The Teach Position button is  
available in the Absolute Distance mode, which allows  
the position to be defined by physically jogging the press  
down to the desired weld end position. The layout of the  
Teach Position screen is very similar to the TRIGGER  
Position screen shown in Figure 5-8. Directly below  
the Vertical (mm) field is the minimum weld distance,  
which is automatically calculated by the welder based  
on other parameters such as speed and deceleration. The  
VERT Speed (mm/s), SPIN RPM, and Dir. fields are the  
same as in the Time Method. The DONE button causes  
a return to the main WELD tab screen.  
Figure 5–14 Weld Parameters Screen for Distance  
Method with Collapse Switch Selection  
Figure 5–15 Weld Parameters Screen for Distance  
Method with Absolute Switch Selection  
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Energy Method  
In this method, weld duration is controlled by the  
amount of energy input into the weld joint as determined  
by the spin torque and angular rotation. The welder will  
maintain a constant spin speed until the programmed  
energy is produced. Then the tool will decelerate and  
stop. The Weld Parameters button is used to enter the  
settings shown in Figure 5-16. The Energy (J) field  
specifies the weld energy in Joules. As a safety measure,  
using the Energy Method requires that the Weld Time  
Process Limit be enabled (To set this limit, refer to the  
Process Limits description in the POST-WELD menu  
later in this manual.). If the Upper Weld Time Limit is  
exceeded during the weld, the machine will stop the  
cycle and report an error. The VERT Speed (mm/s),  
SPIN RPM, and Dir. fields are the same as in the Time  
Method. Press DONE to return to the main WELD tab  
screen.  
Figure 5–16 Weld Parameters Screen for Energy  
Method  
WELD OPTIONS  
Several weld options are available, any combination of  
which may be enabled simultaneously.  
Orientation Option  
With this option you can specify the upper tool’s angular  
stopping orientation at the end of the weld. To enable it,  
press the Orientation button and then the Enable box  
on the screen shown in Figure 5-17. The final weld  
orientation is defined in the Weld field. Two methods set  
this value: 1) direct numeric entry into the Weld field,  
or 2) visual alignment by jogging the spin tool to the  
desired orientation. To jog the spin tool, select the SPIN  
Jog Speed (Low, Medium, or High) and the jog direction  
(JOG + or JOG -). Then activate both RUN switches  
to rotate the tool. The current spin tool orientation is  
shown in the Jog Pos. (Deg.) box. Once the head is in  
the desired orientation, use the Transfer arrow button  
to set this value as the final Weld orientation. To aid in  
visually setting the orientation, the press can be jogged  
vertically by selecting the DOWN or UP buttons and  
activating both RUN switches. The Move To button  
allows the spin tool to be rotated to the programmed  
Weld orientation. After selecting this button, activate  
both RUN switches until the spin tool stops moving.  
Press DONE to return to the main WELD tab screen.  
Figure 5–17 Weld Orientation Option Screen  
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Torque Trigger Option  
This option specifies a torque level to sense when the  
upper and lower parts make contact. Prior to contact,  
the motor is spinning the tool in the air using a very low  
amount torque. At contact, there is an increase in the  
torque required to maintain a constant angular velocity,  
at which point the weld is considered to start (i.e. the  
weld timer and counter are started). Note that the welder  
begins to sense the torque after reaching the TRIGGER  
Position. To enable this option, press the Torque Trigger  
button and then the Enable box on the screen shown in  
Figure 5-18. The Torque (% of max.) field specifies the  
torque level at which the weld will start. The Timeout  
(s) value specifies the amount of time the welder will  
wait between reaching the TRIGGER Position and the  
sensing of the torque trigger. If torque trigger does not  
occur within this time, the machine will abort the cycle  
and display an error. The DONE button causes a return  
to the main WELD tab screen.  
Figure 5–18  
Weld Torque Trigger Option Screen  
For this option to work properly, the torque trigger value  
must be set above the torque required to keep the spin  
tool running before part contact (i.e. in free air). To set  
the torque trigger value correctly, follow these steps:  
1.  
Program all welder settings as desired (refer to  
other sections in this manual if needed).  
2.  
3.  
Disable the Torque Trigger Option.  
Verify that the VERTICAL TRAVEL LOWER  
LIMIT is set properly to prevent the possibility  
of contact between the tool and fixture (refer to  
TOOLS, SYSTEM SETUP tab menu).  
4.  
Press the RUN button.  
5.  
Run a “dry” cycle (i.e. without parts) by acti-  
vating both RUN switches until the spin motor  
stops.  
6.  
Read the Peak Torque (%) value on the RUN  
screen. This value represents the torque re-  
quired to keep the tool spinning in the air.  
7.  
8.  
Repeat Steps 5 and 6 several times to determine  
the largest torque value.  
Enable the Torque Trigger Option and set the  
Torque (% of max.) field to be slightly larger (at  
least 2%) than the number from the previous  
step.  
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Constant Torque Option  
This option sets the welder to function in “Melt-Match”  
mode, in which the press vertical speed is continuously  
adjusted to match the rate of plastic melt at the joint. This  
is achieved by measuring the spin torque and changing  
the verical speed on-the-fly based on this measurement.  
The vertical speed is inversely proportional to the spin  
torque: the lower the spin torque, the higher the vertical  
speed, and vice versa.  
To enable this option, press the Constant Torque button  
and then the Enable box on the screen shown in Figure  
5-19. The relationship between the spin torque and  
vertical speed is illustrated in Figure 5-20. The welder  
will adjust vertical speed for a measured spin torque  
along the lines shown. The Torque Target is the desired  
spin torque, which is entered into the Torque (% of max.)  
field on the screen. The Max. Torque value is 5% larger  
than the Target Torque. If the measured torque exceeds  
the Max. Torque, the vertical speed will be 0 until the  
torque drops below the maximum. The Max. Speed  
is the maximum allowable vertical speed, which will  
occur if the measured torque is 0. This value is entered  
in the VERT. Max (mm/s) field on the Weld Parameters  
screen (in the WELD tab). The Timeout (s) field specifies  
the maximum weld time before the machine aborts the  
cycle and reports an error.  
Figure 5–19 Weld Constant Torque Option Screen  
The actual spin torque profile achieved during the weld  
will depend on the Torque (% of max.) and the VERT.  
Max (mm/s) settings for a particular application. For  
example, if the actual spin torque is consistently below  
the specified target, the VERT. Max (mm/s) will need to  
be increased to cause the welder to move down faster,  
causing a rise in the spin torque.  
Figure 5–20 Graph of Vertical Spin Speed vs. Spin  
Torque for Constant Torque Option  
POST-WELD Setup  
The POST-WELD setup is the right tab in the SETUP  
menu and is shown in Figure 5-21. The screen is divided  
into two sections: Hold Setup and Part Tests.  
Hold Setup  
The Hold Setup button is used to enter parameters  
related to the Hold phase of the weld cycle. During this  
phase, the molten plastic cools and solidifies, beginning  
when the spin tool stops. Pressing the Hold Setup button  
Figure 5–21  
POST-WELD Main Setup Screen  
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changes the display to the screen shown in Figure 5-  
22. The MODE switch specifies if the Hold phase will  
be controlled by traveling a specified Distance or for a  
specified amount of Time.  
With Distance MODE selected as shown in Figure 5-  
22, the parameters for Hold motion are specified in the  
fields on the right and are divided into two sections:  
DYNAMIC and STATIC. During the Hold, the press will  
first complete the DYNAMIC phase, then the STATIC  
phase. In the DYNAMIC phase, the press moves  
vertically at the speed specified in Speed (mm/s) to  
a distance specified in Collapse (mm). In the STATIC  
phase, the press will maintain its position for the time  
specified in Dwell Time(s). It is possible to bypass either  
the DYNAMIC or STATIC phases by programming a 0  
collapse distance or a 0 dwell time, respectively.  
Figure 5–22 Hold Setup Screen for Distance MODE  
With Time MODE selected as shown in Figure 5-23,  
the parameters for specifying the hold time are vertical  
speed in Speed (mm/s), the motion duration in Move  
Time (s), and time for maintaining the final position in  
Dwell Time (s). In addition, the Constant Thrust option  
is available in the Time MODE, in which the press  
travels down until reaching a specified vertical thrust  
(i.e. compression force). To enable this option, press  
the Constant Thrust button. The relationship between  
the vertical torque and vertical speed is illustrated in  
Figure 5-24. The press will adjust vertical speed as a  
response to the measured vertical thrust along the lines  
on the graph. The Thrust Target is the desired vertical  
thrust, which is entered into the Thrust (%) field on the  
screen. The Max. Speed is the maximum allowable  
vertical speed, which will occur if the measured thrust  
is 0. This value is entered in the Speed (mm/s) field in  
the DYNAMIC section.  
Figure 5–23 Hold Setup Screen for Time MODE  
Figure 5–24 Graph of Vertical Speed vs. Vertical  
Torque for Constant Thrust Option  
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Part Tests  
The Part Tests section is used to define limits for the  
weld proocess and welder behavior for cases where the  
process is outside the limits.  
The Process Limits button is used to enter limits for  
weld process results as shown in Figures 5-25, 5-26,  
and 5-27. The following limits are available:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Weld Time (s)  
Weld Rotations  
Orientation (Deg.)  
Weld Energy (J)  
Figure 5–25 Process Limit Definitions Screen 1 of 3  
Peak RPM  
Peak Torque (% of max.)  
Peak Thrust (% of max.)  
Cycle Time (s)  
Vertical Weld End (mm)  
10. Hold Collapse (mm)  
11. Hold End Position (mm)  
To enable a limit, press the ON/OFF box to the left of the  
description and enter the Lower and Upper values. Any  
combination of limits can be enabled simultaneously.  
The More Limits… button shows additional limits, and  
the DONE button causes the screen to return to the  
POST-WELD main menu.  
Figure 5–26  
Process Limit Definitions Screen 2 of 3  
Figure 5–27  
Process Limit Definitions Screen 3 of 3  
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The bottom right corner of the POST-WELD screen  
contains controls for setting machine behavior when  
an out-of-limit condition occurs. The Latch on Failure  
button specifies if the out-of-limit condition will require  
an acknowledgement from the user before allowing the  
next cycle to start. This acknowledgement request is  
indicated by a button on the bottom of the RUN screen  
as shown in Figure 5-28.  
The Suspect / Bad (Abort) button in the right lower  
corner of the screen controls two aspects of machine  
function.The first function is to determine if a weldcycle  
will be aborted if the process parameter falls outside  
the limits. If Suspect is selected, the machine cycle  
will complete regardless of the process limit results. If  
Bad (Abort) is chosen, the machine cycle will continue  
if any process parameter falls below the Lower limit,  
or be terminated if it exceeds the Upper limit for the  
following parameters:  
Figure 5–28 RUN Screen with PART TEST FAILED  
Button  
Weld Time (s)  
Weld Rotations  
Peak RPM  
Peak Torque (% of max.)  
Peak Thrust (% of max.)  
Cycle Time (s)  
In the case of cycle termination, the machine will report  
anerrormessageontheRUNscreenlistingtheparameter  
for which the limit was exceeded. The second function  
is to set the character displayed in the Limits field on the  
RUN screen. If the switch is set to Suspect, the Limits  
field will display S if the process was outside the limits.  
If it is set to Bad (Abort), the Limits field will display  
B if the process parameter was lower than the Lower  
limit, and E if the process parameter was higher than  
the Upper limit.  
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TOOLS Menu  
SELECT SETUP Tab  
Pressing the TOOLS button displays the first tab  
labeled SELECT SETUP. This contains eight buttons  
for selecting a setup file as shown in Figure 5–29. The  
Machine Cycle Count in the lower right corner is the  
total number of weld cycles that have occurred in the  
machine’s lifetime.  
Figure 5–29 SELECT SETUP Screen in TOOLS Menu  
UTILITIES Tab  
The middle tab named UTILITIES and shown in  
Figure 5–30 contains buttons for renaming, copying,  
and erasing setups, as well as a button for accessing  
a screen to record other machine settings and one for  
exporting the graph data for the last weld.  
Rename Setup allows a name up to 26 characters. The  
keypad has the letters a through z and a caps key for  
A through Z, plus the numbers 0 through 9 and a space  
key. To rename a setup, enter a new name and then  
press the RENAME button under the new name. Press  
the DONE button when finished.  
Figure 5–30 UTILITIES Screen in TOOLS Menu  
Copy Setup copies the values of the currently loaded  
setup file to the setup file specified. To copy a setup,  
press the Destination Setup ID button, enter the desired  
number, then press the COPY button. Press the DONE  
button when finished.  
Erase Setup clears all setup parameter values and  
restores them to factory defaults. To erase a setup, press  
the ERASE button, and then the DONE button.  
The OTHER MACHINE SETTINGS button is used as a  
“notepad” feature in recording the information shown  
in Figure 5-31 and is provided as a convenience feature  
for restoring the complete machine setup. The Upper  
Tool Nr. and Lower Tool Nr. fields can be populated with  
tool identification numbers. The Column Position (mm)  
Figure 5–31 Record Other Machine Setetings  
Screen in UTILITIES Menu  
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field designates the position of the thruster (part of the  
welder surrounded by sheet metal covers) relative to  
the column as indicated by the scale affixed to the right  
side of the column and a white line printed on the rear  
of the welder. Once these settings are entered, pressing  
the DONE button causes a return to the main UTILITIES  
screen,whereayellowSAVEOTHERSETTINGSbutton  
appears. Press this button, then Save and DONE on the  
following screen to retain the settings in memory.  
The EXPORT LAST WELD GRAPH DATA button  
is used to send weld profile data information for the  
last cycle to an externally connected computer via the  
Dual Servo Spin Welder Utility (refer to Chapter 8).  
This data includes the spin torque, spin orientation,  
vertical thrust, vertical position, and vertical speed. It  
is displayed in graphical format in the Utility and can  
be exported to an ASCII file.  
SYSTEM SETUP Tab  
The third tab is labeled SYSTEM SETUP and is shown  
in Figure 5-32.  
The welder contains an assembly used to limit the  
downward travel of the press to prevent tooling  
from coming in contact. This assembly consists of  
a mechanical stop block with an integral proximity  
switch, whose position is adjusted via an elevator  
screw driven by a small DC motor. If, during normal  
operation, the press travels down and the proximity  
switch becomes active, the press motion will quickly  
decelerate to a stop. The actual physical hard stop is  
approximately 4 mm below this position since the  
stop block includes a cushion to protect the vertical  
servo actuator from damaging impact loads. To set the  
lower limit proximity switch position, first press the  
VERTICAL TRAVEL LOWER LIMIT button. Then press  
the Initialize button shown on the screen in Figure 5-33,  
which will cause the stop block to move all the way  
down, which takes 1 minute as indicated by a flashing  
message. When this step is completed, the screen will  
change as indicated in Figure 5-34. Next, jog the head  
down to the desired travel limit position (at least 4 mm  
Figure 5–32 SYSTEM SETUP Tab in TOOLS  
Figure 5–33 Vertical Lower Limit Setup Screen  
with Initialize Button  
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[.15 in.] above tooling contact, if possible) and press  
the Set Position button. The stop block will be moved  
up, and a flashing circle will appear next to the DOWN  
button when this process is complete, indicating that  
the proximity switch is active. Press the DONE button  
to return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen.  
The Data Export button controls whether the weld  
parameterdatadisplayedontheRUNscreen(WeldTime,  
Rotations, etc.) is sent out to a computer connected to  
the welder after each cycle (refer to Chapter 8). Pressing  
the button toggles between On and Off states.  
Figure 5–34 Vertical Lower Limit Setup Screen  
with Set Position Button  
The Graph Export button controls whether the weld  
profile data captured for the last weld is sent out to a  
computer connected to the welder after each cycle  
(refer to Chapter 8). This data includes the spin torque,  
spin orientation, vertical thrust, vertical position, and  
vertical speed. It is displayed in graphical format  
in the Utility and can be exported to an ASCII file.  
Pressing the button toggles between On and Off states.  
The time required to transfer the data for this option  
can be significant (several seconds, depending on weld  
duration) and may adversely affect cycle rate as the  
welder will not be ready to run another cycle until the  
transfer is complete.  
The Start Type button toggles from Manual to Automatic  
each time it is pressed. Manual is used for most  
operations. Automatic is used in an automated  
system and requires a switch closure contact on the User  
I/O HD-15 connector (see Figure 3–9). A pinout of the  
User I/O connector and automation wiring information  
are provided in Appendix A.  
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TheHomeOffset(Deg.)fieldisusedtospecifyanangular  
offset of the homing spin orientation. The tooling hub  
home orientation is set at the factory such that the slot  
in the hub shown in Figure 3-2a is closest to the front  
of the machine. This position is the 0 degree reference  
for the spin motor and all spin orientations are defined  
relative to it. Unless a specific situation requires a non-  
zero offset, it is most convenient to retain the factory  
default value.  
RUN  
PRE-  
WELD  
SETUP  
TOOLS  
WELD  
POST-  
WELD  
SELECT  
SETUP  
The Set Password button is used to set the password,  
which must subsequently be entered to change  
programmed machine settings. The default password is  
0 (zero) so that password–protected screens are easily  
accessed by just pressing the Enter key on the Enter  
Password Code screen. The password is a numerical  
value with a maximum 10–digit value of 4 294 967  
295. The password–protected screens and menus are  
shown in Figure 5–35.  
UTILITIES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
Set Password  
Figure 5–35 Password-Protected Screens and  
Menus  
The buttons English, French, Czech, and German set  
the active language on the welder. When one of these  
buttons is pressed, the menu language changes to the  
selected language and remains in effect while the welder  
is powered up. To preserve the language selection  
between power cycles, press the Save Language  
Select button.  
The Software Info button displys a screen with software  
revisions of the welder components as shown in Figure  
5-36.  
Figure 5–36 Welder Software Information  
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Setting Time and Date  
On Touch Screen  
The time and date displayed on the touch screen are  
preset at the factory for US Central Standard Time.  
They can be changed using the following procedure:  
1. Press the upper left-hand corner (marked by 1 in  
Figure 5-37) and lower left-hand corner (marked  
by 2) at the same time. The screen shown in Figure  
5-38 should appear.  
2. Press the “Clock” button. The screen shown in  
Figure 5-39 should appear.  
3. To change the date and time, first enter a numeric  
value. Then press the corresponding button associ-  
ated with that value. For example, to set the month  
to May, press 5 and then the “Mon” button.  
Figure 5-37 Touch Screen - Time and Date 1  
4. After setting the time and date, press the “Exit”  
button on this screen and on the next screen.  
5. Wait several seconds for the touch screen to return  
to normal operation before welding.  
Figure 5-38 Touch Screen - Time and Date 2  
Figure 5-39 Touch Screen - Time and Date 3  
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Parameter Value Range  
The minimum and maximum values of the welding  
parameters are listed in Table 5-I.  
Screen  
Parameter Name  
TOOL Inertia  
Min.Value  
Max.Value  
Resolution  
Units  
3000 (SVT012VR)  
780 (SVT032VR)  
160 (SVT042VR)  
0
1
kg* cm²  
TOOL Weight  
0
25  
0
25.0  
200  
0.1  
1
kg  
%
SPIN Decel.  
SETUP>  
TOP OF STROKE Position  
TRIGGER Position  
Part Pickup Position  
Part Pickup Thrust  
Part Pickup Timeout  
Pre-Spin Orientation  
Weld Time/  
140.00  
140.00  
140.00  
100  
0.01  
0.01  
0.01  
1
mm  
mm  
mm  
%
PRE-WELD  
1.00  
1.00  
1
1
60  
1
sec.  
deg.  
sec./  
rev./  
mm/  
Joules  
0
359.9  
0.1  
Weld Rotations/  
0.01  
50000  
0.01  
Weld Distance (Vertical) /  
Energy  
VERT. Speed  
SPIN RPM  
.01  
5
100.00  
0.01  
1
mm/s  
RPM  
750 (SVT012VR)  
SETUP>  
WELD  
3000 (SVT032VR)  
4000 (SVT042VR)  
Weld Orientation  
Trigger Torque  
0
1
359.9  
100  
60  
0.1  
1
deg.  
%
Torque Trigger Timeout  
Constant Torque  
Constant Torque Timeout  
Hold Speed  
1
1
sec.  
%
1
100  
60  
1
1
1
sec.  
mm/s  
sec./  
mm  
sec.  
%
.01  
100  
0.01  
Hold Move Time/  
Hold Collapse  
SETUP>  
0
140.00  
0.01  
POST-WELD  
Hold Dwell Time  
Hold Constant Thrust  
0
1
100.00  
100  
0.01  
1
TOOLS>  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
Home Offset  
0
359.9  
0.1  
deg  
Table 5–I Welding Parameters  
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SECTION 6  
Machine Operation  
Machine Setup..............................................51  
Starting a Weld Cycle...................................54  
Stopping a Weld Cycle .................................55  
Setup Sheet............................................ 55-56  
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Section 6 - Machine Operation  
IMPORTANT  
Machine Setup  
The startup procedure given here is for a new machine  
that has just been installed.  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder  
is capable of developing  
substantial torque and high  
rotational velocity. Keep  
your hands and body away  
from the tool head during  
operation. The spinning  
head is capable of inflict-  
ing serious injury. Never  
attempt to retrieve a part  
from a spinning tool head.  
1. Base Interface Cable  
Attach the base interface cable from the rear of the base  
to the back of the thruster housing as shown in Figures  
3–7 and 3–8.  
2. AC Power  
Insert the AC power plug (refer to Figure 3–4) into a  
240 VAC, 1–Phase NEMA type 6–20R receptacle rated  
at 20 Amps. The correct style outlet is shown in Figure  
3–5. Do not alter the plug or receptacle in any way.  
Refer to the section on Electrical Safety in Chapter 2 if  
you have any questions. Ensure the AC Power Switch is  
in the OFF position (see Figure 3-6).  
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f a c e s h i e l d w h e n  
operating the Dual Servo  
Spin Welder. Be extreme-  
ly careful not to let long  
sleeves, necklaces or long  
hair become entangled  
in the Dual Servo Spin  
Welder during operation.  
3. Attach Tooling  
Attach the upper tooling to the hub and torque tightly.  
The hub dimensions are given in Figure 3-2. The slot in  
the hub is intended to accept a ¼-inch standard dowel  
pin assembled to the upper tool for repeatable mounting  
orientation. Place the lower fixture on the base and  
attach it loosely so it can be aligned later.  
Always turn machine power  
OFF when instalaling or  
removing the spin tool.  
4. Adjust Thruster Position on  
Column  
The rear support column of the Dual Servo Spin Welder  
features a threaded shaft for adjusting the overall  
height of the thruster head. The adjustments are shown  
in Figure 3-7. The thruster height should be adjusted  
properly to ensure that the weld head has enough travel  
to perform the weld (within the 5-inch stroke limit),  
and that the welded assembly can readily be removed  
from the tooling. To adjust the position, complete the  
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following steps:  
a) Loosen the three rear nuts (which lock the head  
assembly in place). The nuts are 22mm wide, but  
a 7/8-inch socket will also fit.  
b) Raise or lower the head by turning the adjustment  
lead screw on top, which is also a 22mm hex.  
The lead screw has 8 threads per inch, so 1 turn  
moves the head 1/8-inch  
Figure 6–1 Setting and Resetting the E–Stop  
(3.18 mm).  
c) Tighten the rear locking nuts.  
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5. Reset E-Stop  
Reset the emergency stop button by turning clockwise.  
Refer to Figure 4-4. The status display on the base will  
change from ABORT in red to POWER in green.  
6.Turn Power ON  
Turn on the AC power switch.  
7. Set Tool Parameters  
On the touch screen, press the SETUP button. Press  
Enter on the ENTER SECURITY CODE screen if  
no password has been previously set, or type in the  
password and then Enter. Press the TOOL Setup button  
and enter the TOOL Inertia (kg*cm^2) and TOOL Weight  
(kg). Press the RUN button and wait until the PLEASE  
WAIT… indicator above it disappears.  
8. Initialize (Home) Welder  
The touch screen will now instruct you to Activate both  
RUN SWITCHES to reset machine. This is illustrated  
in Figure 5–1. Once the switches are activated, both  
servos will first move to their respective home positions  
(corresponding to internal encoder reference pulses  
in each servo). Then the spin motor will rotate to the  
programmed final weld orientation set in the SETUP  
> WELD tab > Orientation > Weld field (Figure 5-17),  
and the press will move to position set in the SETUP >  
PRE-WELD tab > TOP OF STROKE Position > Position  
(mm) field (Figure 5-8). The switches can be deactivated  
once a beep sounds. The homing procedure is complete  
after the second beep sounds and the indicator directly  
below the yellow face icon becomes green.  
9. Align Lower Fixture with Spin  
Tool  
Place a set of parts in the upper tool and lower fixture.  
Navigate to the SETUP > TRIGGER Position menu,  
press the DOWN button, and select Me or Hi in VERT.  
Jog Speed. Jog the press head down to a position where  
the weld joint can be used to align the lower fixture by  
activating both RUN SWITCHES. Change the vertical  
jog speeds as needed and use the UP button to move  
the head up if desired. When finished, press the DONE  
button and remove the parts.  
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Since the welder press force is limited in jog mode for  
safety purposes, the machine will disable the servos  
and report an error (Fault: Jog thrust limit exceeded  
OR Vertical servo runaway detected.) if the press is  
jogged down too far. If this condition occurs, the welder  
must be re-initialized by returning to the RUN screen,  
pressing RESET FAULT button, and repeating welder  
initialization (Step 8).  
10. Set Vertical Travel Lower Limit  
Position  
To protect tooling, set the vertical press travel limit  
using the following steps :  
1. Navigate to TOOLS > SYSTEM SETUP tab and press  
the VERTICAL TRAVEL LOWER LIMIT button.  
2. Press the Initialize button and wait 1 minute.  
3. Press the DOWN button, then activate both RUN  
SWITCHES to move the head down to the posi-  
tion where the lower limit proximity switch should  
be activated (at least 4 mm [.15 in.] above tooling  
contact, if possible, since the physical hard stop is  
lower than the switch position by this distance). To  
change speed, select a different setting in the VERT.  
Jog Speed box.  
4. Press the Set Position button, and wait until a flashing  
red circle appears next to the DOWN button.  
5. Press DONE.  
11. Set Weld Process Parameters  
Select the desired setup number (1 through 8; setup 1 is  
default) from the TOOLS > SELECT SETUP tab menu.  
Input the desired weld process settings in the PRE-  
WELD, WELD, and POST-WELD tabs in the SETUP  
menu as described in Chapter 5.  
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Starting A Weld Cycle  
All weld cycles must be initiated from the RUN screen  
after the machine is initialized and with the press at the  
top-of-stroke position. If not already on this screen,  
press the RUN button first (see Figure 5-2). If you had  
powered down the welder or pressed the Abort button,  
the screen may instruct you to press the RESET FAULT  
button and then reset the machine by activating the  
RUN switches. After the reset process is completed, the  
welder is ready to run a cycle, which is indicated by  
the smiley face in the upper left corner of the screen.  
If a frowning face appears instead, it signifies that  
the welder is not ready for one of several reasons (for  
example, the part presence sensor is not activated if the  
Part Present option is enabled).  
To run a cycle, press both RUN switches simultaneously.  
The press will begin to descend and spin motor will  
accelerate. Both servos will reach their programmed  
weld speeds by the time the press reaches the trigger  
position (defined in SETUP > PRE-TRIGGER tab >  
TRIGGER Position). The Trigger Indicator (see Figure  
4-1) will turn on when the weld starts, which occurs  
at the Trigger position if the Torque Trigger Option  
is disabled, or when the trigger torque is sensed if the  
Torque Trigger Option is enabled. The weld phase  
continues until the selected welding parameter (time,  
number of rotations, vertical distance, or energy) has  
been reached, at which point the Trigger Indicator turns  
off. The spin motor then stops and the welder begins the  
hold phase, during which the press moves according to  
the settings defined in the Hold Setup menu. To complete  
the cycle, the press retracts to the top-of-stroke position  
and the RUN screen is populated with weld process data  
results. The base switches must remain actuated until  
the start of the hold phase; otherwise, the cycle will be  
aborted and no weld data will be displayed.  
If a weld cycle completes successfully, the smiley face  
appears to indicate that the machine is ready to run  
another cycle. If a cycle terminates abnormally, a fault  
message will be displayed on the screen describing  
the error condition. The fault must be cleared and the  
welder reset before another cycle can be initiated.  
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Stopping a Weld  
Cycle  
During normal operation, the cycle stops automatically  
when the specified weld and hold phases are completed  
and the press returns to the top-of-stroke position. To  
stop a cycle before it completes, press the E-stop switch  
on the base, which terminates the cycle and causes  
power to be removed from both servo motors.  
Setup Sheet  
On the following page is a table containing all the  
machine settings for the Dual Servo Spin Welder. An  
electronic version is provided on the CD included with  
the machine.  
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DUAL SERVO SPIN WELDER - SETUP SHEET  
APPLICATION  
DATE  
MACHINE MODEL  
SVT0___2VR  
MACHINE SETUP NUMBER  
TOUCH SCREEN SETTING  
TOOL INERTIA (KG*CM^2)  
VALUE  
TOOL WEIGHT (KG)  
SPIN DECEL. (%)  
VAC. SENSE  
TOOL SETUP  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
SETUP >  
PRE-  
WELD  
PART PRESENT  
POSITION (MM)  
POSITION (MM)  
TOP OF STROKE POSITION  
TRIGGER POSITION  
ENABLE  
POSITION (MM)  
THRUST (%) TIMEOUT  
PRE-SPIN  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
PART  
PICKUP  
OPTIONS  
THRUST SENSE  
S
( )  
PRE-SPIN ORIENT  
METHOD (TIME, ROTATION, DISTANCE, ENERGY)  
WELD TIME  
S) / WELD ROTATIONS / VERTICAL (MM) / ENERGY (J)  
COLLAPSE / ABSOLUTE (DISTANCE METHOD ONLY)  
TIME ROT DIST ENERGY  
(
COLLAPSE ABSOLUTE  
WELD  
VERT. SPEED (MM/S  
)
SETUP >  
WELD  
PARAMETERS  
SPIN RPM  
DIR.  
CW CCW  
ON OFF  
ORIENTATION  
WELD  
OPTIONS  
ON OFF  
TORQUE TRIGGER  
CONSTANT TORQUE  
TORQUE (% OF MAX.)  
TORQUE (% OF MAX.)  
TIMEOUT  
TIMEOUT  
(
(
S
)
)
ON OFF  
S
MODE (POSITION, TIME)  
POSITION TIME  
SPEED (MM/S  
MOVE TIME  
DWELL TIME  
CONSTANT THRUST  
WELD TIME  
)
HOLD SETUP  
(
S) / COLLAPSE (MM)  
(
S
)
ON OFF  
THRUST (%)  
(
S
)
WELD ROTATIONS  
ORIENTATION (DEG.)  
WELD ENERGY (J)  
SETUP >  
POST-  
WELD  
PEAK RPM  
PROCESS LIMITS…  
PEAK TORQUE (% OF MAX.)  
PEAK THRUST (% OF MAX.)  
CYCLE TIME  
S
( )  
VERTICAL WELD END (MM)  
HOLD COLLAPSE (MM)  
HOLD END POSITION (MM)  
ON OFF  
LATCH ON FAILURE  
FAILURE SWITCH (SUSPECT / BAD)  
SUSPECT  
BAD  
TOOLS >  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
VERTICAL TRAVEL LOWER LIMIT  
HOME OFFSET (DEG.)  
LIMIT POS. (MM)  
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SECTION 7  
Optimizing Performance  
Spin Welding Process ..................................59  
Material Considerations................................59  
Control Parameters ......................................60  
Surface Speed (RPM).........................................60  
Press (Axial) Speed ............................................62  
Weld Depth .........................................................62  
Hold.....................................................................63  
Part Size.......................................................63  
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Spin Welding Process  
The formal definition of spin welding is “An assembly  
process in which thermoplastic parts with rotationally–  
symmetric mating surfaces are joined together under  
pressure using unidirectional circular motion. The heat  
generated during the rotational contact melts the plastic in  
the heat–affected zone forming a weld upon cooling.” Note  
that the parts themselves can be any shape, only the mating  
surfaces to be welded need to be circular.  
The spin welding process is divided into five distinct  
phases. In Phase I, the rotational friction generates heat.  
Frictional heating is intensified with both axial (press  
vertical) and joint surface velocities. In Phase II, the  
friction results in abrasive forces which strip off surface  
roughness, generating wear particles causing the surfaces  
of the polymer to begin to melt. As the polymer reaches  
its crystalline melting point or glass transition temperature,  
it enters Phase III, where heat starts to be generated by  
internal friction within the molten region. This continues in  
Phase IV, where the temperature of the molten layer remains  
relatively constant. Because plastics are poor conductors of  
heat, the surface heat is transferred slowly to the interior  
and much of it remains localized. At this point, the rotation  
is stopped and we enter Phase V where the molten material  
.is allowed to cool under pressure for a short period called  
the Hold Time.  
Material Considerations  
Materials that can be friction (i.e. vibration) welded can  
also be joined with by spin welding. The semicrystalline  
thermoplastics are more readily joined using spin welding  
than ultrasonics. Using compatible polymers, spin welding  
is capable of making reliable hermetic seals. Far–field  
welding is easier with spin welding than with ultrasonic  
welding. Additional parts can be entrapped between the  
upper and lower pieces during spin welding.  
Joining of dissimilar polymers is possible using the spin  
weld process although it generally produces lower strength  
weld joints. By designing the weld joint with an undercut,  
the polymer with the lower melting temperature will flow  
into the undercut, creating a mechanical union.  
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Material filler and surface contaminants (e.g.  
mold release agent) are two factors that will affect  
consistency and weld repeatability. Spin welding  
is more tolerant of contaminants than ultrasonic  
welding. Spin welding is also less affected by  
hygroscopic polymers, although they may still  
require special handling for critical applications.  
The moisture content can lead to bubble formation  
in the joint resulting in decreased weld strength.  
NOTE  
Common hygroscopic thermoplatics:  
ABS/Polycarbonate (Cycoloy)  
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal, Delrin)  
Polyamides (Nylon, Zytel)  
Polycarbonate (Lexan)  
Polycarbonate/Polyester (Xenoy)  
Polysulfone (Udel)  
Control Parameters  
Thereareseveralprimaryprocesscontrolparameters  
that affect weld quality. They are the surface velocity  
of the weld joint, press (axial) speed, weld depth,  
and hold distance and time.  
Thefollowingsectionsarepresentedforinformational  
purposes only and are in no way meant to serve as  
a rule or formula. The information is collected from  
publicly available books and papers. It is presented  
here to provide you with a general guideline for  
setting the initial parameters.  
Surface Speed  
For a fixed rotational spin speed (RPM), linear  
surfacespeedincreaseswithweldjointdiameter. For  
a fixed weld joint diameter, surface speed increases  
with motor RPM. Smaller diameter parts therefore  
usually require more RPM than larger parts of the  
same material. If the surface speed is too low, an  
adequate amount of heat will not be generated to  
cause sufficient melting. If the speed is too high,  
excessive heat in the joint could result in material  
degradation or reduction in viscosity leading to  
material flow away from the joint.  
The selection of the proper surface speed depends to  
a large degree on the material and joint geometry of  
thepartsbeingwelded. Somematerials,suchasPVC,  
can be readily welded for a wide range of values,  
while others require a narrow range. Commonly  
quoted values in the literature recommend using  
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surface speeds between 360 and 600 in./sec. However,  
speeds of 120 in./sec. and lower have been used with good  
results. The mathematical relationship between surface  
speed and spin speed (RPM) is given by the equation:  
60 v  
RPM =  
π D  
where  
v is the surface velocity  
D is the average weld diameter  
A plot of the spin speed and average weld diameter for a  
number of surface speed values is shown in Figure 7-1.  
4000  
3000  
2000  
1000  
120 in/sec = 10 ft/sec — 3 m/sec  
240 in/sec = 20 ft/sec — 6 m/sec  
360 in/sec = 30 ft/sec — 9 m/sec  
480 in/sec = 40 ft/sec — 12 m/sec  
600 in/sec = 50 ft/sec — 15 m/sec  
720 in/sec = 60 ft/sec — 18 m/sec  
840 in/sec = 70 ft/sec — 21 m/sec  
960 in/sec = 80 ft/sec — 24 m/sec  
RPM  
0
1
2
3
4
6
Average Weld Diameter (inch)  
8
10  
12  
D
Figure 7–1 Dependence of Spin Speed on the Weld Diameter for Selected Surface Speeds  
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Press (Axial) Speed  
The press speed affects the amount of contact  
pressure between the parts being welded, which is  
required to generate frictional heat. The larger the  
speed, the larger the rate of heat rise. In combination  
with the surface speed, press speed must be high  
enough to cause melting at the interface as opposed  
to grinding, but not too high as to damage the parts.  
Excessive press speed can also lead to stalling of the  
spin motor as more torque is required to maintain  
constant spin speed.  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder is capable of operating  
in two different press speed modes. With the  
Constant Torque Option (in SETUP > WELD tab)  
disabled, the press speed is constant during the  
weld. With the Constant Torque Option enabled, the  
press speed is variable so as to keep the spin torque  
constant (see Chapter 5). The latter case resembles  
the operation of a pneumatically driven press, where  
the press speed is the result of the melt rate under  
given air pressure and spin speed conditions.  
Selection of the optimum press speed depends on the  
material and joint geometry of the parts, as well as  
the surface speed.Arange for initial experimentation  
is 0.5 to 2.0 mm/s.  
Weld Depth  
The determination of the proper weld depth is  
highly dependent on the application. The weld joint  
is typically designed for a specific weld penetration.  
Ideally, the weld is sufficiently deep to produce a  
strong, hermetically sealed assembly. An excessive  
depth may lead to the formation of flash (material  
that is ejected from the joint area during the weld  
and adheres to the assembly), the drawing out of  
reinforcing filler material and realignment of the  
interchain bonds in the weld plane resulting in a  
weak axial weld joint, and possibly part distortion.  
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Since weld depth affects the joint strength and the amount  
of flash generated, it is important to design the weld joint  
properly to meet both requirements simultaneously. The  
incorporation of flash trap features is recommended to  
produce acceptable appearance without compromising  
strength.  
Hold  
During the hold phase, vertical press travel initially brings  
the molten parts closer together (dynamic hold) and  
then allows the molten material to solidify (static hold).  
Amourphous plastics will normally take longer to solidify  
than semicrystalline plastics. The dynamic hold distance is  
typically a small value compared to the weld distance. An  
approximate staring point for initial application setup is 10%  
of weld distance. The static hold time can vary depending on  
the size of the part, but is usually in the 1-3 second range.  
Part Size  
Machine model selection will mostly depend on the weld  
diameter of the parts. Refer to Table 7-I for approximate  
guidelines.  
For diameters under 4 inches, the SVT032VR model is  
recommended due to its torque capacity. The SVT042VR  
model is used where high RPM (>3000) is required.  
Please contact the Dukane Applications Laboratory (see  
Chapter 11) for a recommendation concerning your specific  
application.  
Weld Diameter  
Range (in)  
Machine  
Model  
Peak RPM  
up to 2.0  
.5 to 4  
4 to 7  
SVT042VR  
SVT032VR  
SVT012VR  
4000  
3000  
750  
Table 7-I  
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SECTION 8  
Welder Data Export Software  
Introduction...................................................67  
Hardware and Software Requirements ........67  
Installation, Startup  
and Cable Connections ..........................67  
Part Data ......................................................68  
Profile Graphs...............................................69  
Servo and Debug..........................................70  
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Introduction  
A Windows™ application named Dual Servo Spin  
Welder Utility, can be used to capture data exported  
by the welder to a PC. This application is also capable  
of importing the servo tuning database, and obtaining  
messages from the machine that may be useful in trou-  
bleshooting.  
Hardware and  
SoftwareRequirements  
The utility requires a PC or laptop running a Windows  
2000™, XP™, or Vista™ operating system. A straight  
DB-9 cable is needed to interface to the welder. The  
cable must be terminated with a male connector where  
it connects to the welder.  
Installation,  
Startup, and Cable  
Connections  
To install the program, Run the setup.exe file located in  
the Dukane Dual Servo Spin Utility Installer folder on  
the CD supplied with the welder and follow the prompts  
on the screen.  
Once installed, run the program. It can be accessed  
through:  
Start Menu -> All Programs -> Dukane -> Dual  
Servo SpinWelder Utility  
Connect the cable between the Data Port on the weld-  
er (located above the power switch on the rear of the  
welder) and a serial port on the PC or a USB-to-serial  
converter. If a converter is to be used, the serial com-  
munications settings should be as follows:  
PARAMETER  
Baud Rate  
VALUE  
57600  
8
Data Bits  
Parity  
NONE  
1
Stop Bits  
Flow Control  
Xon/ Xoff  
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Part Data  
Upon startup, the screen will appear as shown in  
Figure 8-1, with the Part Data tab selected by default.  
The following is a description of the items on this tab:  
PART DATA List  
This area contains a series of lines of part data, one  
line per part. This data is displayed after each cycle if  
the Data Export option in the System Setup screen on  
the welder is enabled (See Figure 5-32.). The data is  
comma delimited with the fields given in the order as  
follows:  
1.  
Part number (ID)  
Figure 8–1 Utility Startup Screen  
2.  
Test result number  
3.  
Test result symbol  
4.  
Date  
5.  
Time  
6.  
Weld time (sec.)  
7.  
Number of weld revolutions  
Weld energy (Joules)  
Peak spin motor RPM  
Peak spin motor torque (% of max.)  
Weld orientation (degrees)  
Peak vertical thrust (% of max.)  
Cycle time (sec.)  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Weld end distance (mm)  
Hold relative (collapse) distance (mm)  
16 . Hold end distance (mm)  
CLEAR  
Clears parts data from PC screen.  
WRITE TO FILE  
Writes parts data from the screen to a file on the  
computer. After pressing this button, enter the name  
of the file where to store the data. Add a .txt or .csv  
extension to the end of the file name as the gener-  
ated file is in ASCII format. Saving the file with a  
.csv extension will allow it to be opened directly  
with Microsoft Excel™.  
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File Write  
Sets the write behavior for an existing file. Write Over  
overwrites an existing file, while Add On appends data  
to the end of the file.  
Incoming Data  
This indicator will flash when data is being received  
from the welder.  
EXIT  
Exits program.  
Profile Graphs  
The PROFILE GRAPHS tab, shown in Figure 8-2,  
contains numerical and graphical representations of the  
following weld parameter profiles with respect to time  
for the last cycle:  
1. Spin Position (rev.)  
2. Torque (% of max.) - spin motor torque  
3. Vertical Distance (mm)  
4. Thrust (% of max.) - vertical actuator thrust  
5. Vertical Speed (mm/s)  
This data is exported by the welder after each cycle if  
the Graph Export option in the System Setup screen is  
enabled (see Figure 5-32). It can also be exported on  
demand by pressing the EXPORT LAST WELD GRAPH  
DATA button in the Utilities screen (see Figure 5-30).  
Figure 8–2 PROFILE GRAPHS Tab  
Plot Data  
The profile data is displayed in this box with comma-  
separated values. The first line is a header row,  
containing the following parameters: total number of  
samples, sampling rate prior to trigger (ms), sampling  
rate during weld (ms), sample number at which weld  
started, torque trigger setting (% of max. / 10).  
Plot  
The plot shows all the profile curves (vertical axis)  
with respect to time (horizontal axis) in milliseconds.  
The icons immediately above the plot contain tools  
for a more detailed examination of the plot. Both the  
horizontal and vertical scale end values can be changed  
by double-clicking on the desired number and entering  
a new value.  
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Spin Torque Setpoint  
If torque triggering is enabled, the Torque Trigger  
value is displayed in this box for reference as a  
percentage of the spin motor maximum.  
WRITE TO FILE  
Writes the torque data to a file. Add a .txt or .csv  
extension to the end of the file name as the  
generated file is in ASCII format.  
Servo and Debug  
The SERVO PARAMETERS tab provides the  
ability to import a servo tuning database file. This  
database contains parameters necessary for proper  
operation of the machine for different upper  
tool sizes. It is set at the factory and stored on  
the welder in non-volatile memory. It will need  
to be modified only in cases where the database  
requires customization. The procedure of changing  
the database should only be performed with  
guidance from Dukane. Improper execution of the  
procedures could render the welder inoperable.  
The DEBUG tab is used to retrieve troubleshooting  
information from the welder if it is not operating  
properly. The welder will display the letters DB  
on the upper left side of the touch screen when it  
is put in debug mode. If the use of this function  
becomes necessary, instructions will be provided  
by Dukane.  
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SECTION 9  
Troubleshooting  
Welding Process...........................................73  
Material Choice...................................................73  
Parameter Effects ...............................................73  
Troubleshooting ..................................................73  
Welder ..........................................................74  
Mechanical..........................................................74  
Electrical Power ..................................................74  
Base Interface Cable...........................................74  
Machine Display Messages ................................74  
Table 9–I Welding Process  
Troubleshooting.............................75  
Table 9–II Machine Display Messages... 76-79  
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Welding Process  
Material Choice  
A family of thermoplastics is usually compatible  
with its own type and sometimes with other types.  
Characteristics to consider are the melting point and  
coefficient of linear expansion. Even members of the  
same family may cause problems due to differences in  
the manufacturing process. For example, an extruded  
Polyethylene (PE) piece may not weld as well to an  
injection molded PE piece as it would to another  
extruded PE piece.  
Parameter Effects  
Surface Speed  
Insufficient surface speed may not allow the plastic to  
reach its melting temperature. Instead, it may simply  
erode away part of the material and stick by a clawing  
effect. The surface speed is determined by both the weld  
joint diameter and the spin motor speed.  
Axial Speed  
In conjunction with surface velocity, axial speed  
determines whether the plastic reaches the melting  
temperature. Both surface and axial speed are needed  
to produce sufficient frictional heating. Excessive axial  
speed may cause one part to scrape away part of the  
surface and produce a lot of flash but insufficient melt  
volume.  
Weld Depth  
Insufficient welding depth may not allow the melt to  
propagate far enough into the plastic to achieve the  
necessary melt volume and the required weld strength.  
Hold Time  
Insufficient holding time may prevent the plastic from  
solidifying and forming a strong permanent bond.  
Troubleshooting  
Table 9-I lists some potential problems with the weld  
process and suggested solutions.  
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Welder  
Mechanical  
The part fixture should be securely mounted  
perpendicular to, and centered under the spin axis.  
Electrical Power  
Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in to a 240  
VAC, 1–phase electrical outlet with a 20 Ampere  
capacity. Check that the circuit is live. Also refer to  
Electrical Safety in Chapter 2.  
Base Interface Cable  
The cable must be plugged in to the base and the back  
of the press. If the cable is not plugged in, or has a fault,  
the base switches will not initiate any action, and the  
ABORT and POWER indicators on the base status  
display will not function.  
Machine Display  
Messages  
A list of all machine messages, their meaning, and  
possible solutions to problems are given in Table 9-II.  
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Table 9–I  
Problem  
Welding Process Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Solution  
Excessive weld flash  
Weld Time or Distance are too large  
Reduce Weld Time or Distance  
Incorrect flash trap design  
Evaluate and correct flash trap design  
Overwelding  
Welded assembly  
dimensions are too  
small  
Weld Time or Distance are too small  
Increase Weld Time or Distance  
Low strength weld  
Material difficult to weld due to low friction Degrease joint interface to remove mold release  
Underwelding  
Welded assembly  
dimensions are too  
large  
coefficient  
agent  
Consider changing material (i.e. avoid PTFE)  
Check part dimensions  
Warped parts  
Uneven weld interface  
Fixture and part are not parallel  
Check molding process conditions  
Level fixture where necessary  
Check that tooling is true to table  
Change part or tool dimensions  
Poor alignment of parts in tool and/or  
fixture  
Improve part tolerance due to cavity  
Check for parts shifting during welding  
Excessive weld flash  
Insufficient fixture support  
Low weld strength  
Nonuniform or  
inconsistent  
weld joints  
Provide features in parts for rotational driving (i.e.  
drive ribs or cavities)  
Failure when leak  
tested  
Part walls flexing during weld  
Redesign parts with reinforcing ribs and/or tongue-  
and-groove joints  
Part failure in service  
Excessive filler or uneven distribution  
Reduce amount of filler  
Improve processing conditions to ensure even  
distribution of filler  
Moisture in parts  
Prevent moisture absorption after molding prior to  
welding  
Dry parts before welding  
Deceleration too low  
Increase spin deceleration as high as possible (if  
set too high, welder will fault with tracking errors)  
Vertical speed too high  
Reduce speed to decreased spin torque required  
Final part  
orientation  
different from  
programmed  
orientation  
Parts not aligned  
properly  
Poor tuning  
Determine and enter tool inertia correctly into Setup  
Contact DUKANE for special tuning requirements  
Parts not held properly by tool or fixture  
Ensure tooling does not allow excessive play  
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Table 9-II  
Machine Display Messages  
Message  
Description  
Cause  
Instructions  
Possible Solution  
Resetting of machine at  
startup or recovery requires  
the activation of both optical  
switches on base.  
Activate both RUN  
SWITCHES to reset  
machine  
-
-
-
Activate both RUN  
SWITCHES to reset  
machine after all motion  
stops  
Resetting of machine at  
startup or recovery must be  
initiated when the spin tool  
and press are stationary.  
-
Faults  
1. Check for obstructions to motion  
outside welder  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
Expected servo move was  
not completed  
Axis move aborted  
Internal machine error  
Spin or vertical servo motor  
internal index pulse(s) not  
detected  
Home index edge not  
found  
Internal machine error  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
Contact DUKANE service  
Improper servo operation  
request  
Servo controller error  
1. Press is jogged in a way to  
produce a force on the parts  
larger than allowed in jog  
mode (most common cause)  
2. Servo system feedback is  
malfunctioning  
Press thrust (force) was  
exceeded during jogging  
OR vertical servo runaway operations OR servo  
Jog thrust limit exceeded  
1. Prevent press from applying a large  
force on the parts in jog mode  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
detected  
system entered runaway  
condition  
Operator E-Stop  
Part pickup not detected  
E-stop activated  
Operator pressed E-stop switch  
Reset E-stop switch then reset machine  
1. Ensure part is present for pickup  
2. Check vacuum between part and tool  
(line connections, vacuum generator,  
tool wear)  
Sensor for upper tool  
vacuum not activated when 2. Loss of vacuum between part  
expected  
1. No part present to pick up  
and tool  
Part presence sensor did  
not detect part  
1. Part not present  
2. Problem with sensor  
1. Ensure part is present  
2. Troubleshoot sensing components  
Part presence not detected  
Optical switches on base  
were de-activated during  
weld cycle  
Switches were released after weld Once weld cycle is started, ensure switches  
RUN SWITCH(ES)  
released too soon  
cycle started but before the spin  
motor stopped  
remain activated until spin motor stops (i.e.  
at beginning of hold phase)  
Servo CPU no Idle before  
Run  
Motor controller error  
Motor controller error  
Internal machine error  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
Servo CPU program error  
Contact DUKANE service  
1. Contact DUKANE for import  
procedure  
2. Check that the correct cable is used  
and that it is securely connected  
3. Contact DUKANE service  
1. Import procedure problem  
2. Cable problem  
3. Machine component failure  
Servo database import  
failed  
Servo tuning database  
import failed  
1. Tooling inertia entered is  
outside allowable range  
2. Servo tuning database is  
missing  
1. Enter tooling inertia within limits stated  
in this manual  
2. Contact DUKANE regarding importing  
servo tuning database  
Servo tuning data not  
found for the tooling inertia  
entered  
Servo param select by  
inertia failed  
1. Air pressure to slide too low  
2. Slide limit switch improperly  
positioned  
Slide did not move to the  
commanded position within  
the allowable time  
1. Increase air pressure  
2. Adjust slide switch position  
3. Ensure slide can move freely  
Slide In timeout  
3. Slide jammed  
Slide Out timeout  
Spin aborted  
see Slide In timeout fault  
Weld cycle was aborted  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
Number of servo motor  
rotations has exceeded  
controller counting  
capability  
Weld time or number of rotations  
too large  
Reduce weld time, distance, or number of  
rotations  
Spin at travel limit  
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Table 9-II  
Machine Display Messages (continued)  
Message  
Description  
Cause  
Possible Solution  
Spin servo amplifier does  
not power up  
Spin motor not on  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
1. Excessive spin deceleration  
1. Reduce deceleration  
2. Excessive press weld or hold 2. Reduce speed(s)  
There is a problem with the  
spin servo amplifier  
speed  
3. a) Reduce machine duty cycle  
Spin servo amplifier faulted  
3. Amplifier disabled due to  
excessive temperature  
4. Amplifier failed  
b) Ensure temperature around  
machine is within operational limits  
4. Contact DUKANE service  
1. Reduce speed(s)  
1. Excessive press weld or hold  
speed(s)  
2. Excessive spin deceleration  
3. Joint weld diameter too large  
4. Improper tuning  
The spin servo motor  
was not able to execute  
the spinning motion  
2. Reduce deceleration  
3. Use welder model with larger spin  
torque capability  
4. Ensure correct tool inertia is entered  
in touch screen  
Spin servo tracking error  
Spin weld axis aborted  
programmed in the setup  
1. Check for obstructions to motion  
outside welder  
Expected spin servo move  
was not completed  
Internal machine error  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
Timeout on servo CPU  
Thread 1(thrd1)  
Motor controller error  
Internal machine error  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
Contact DUKANE service  
Timeout on servo response Servo system  
to command start  
communication error  
Press travel distance  
exceeded controller  
counting capability  
Reduce weld time / distance / number of  
rotations, or hold distance  
Vertical at travel limit  
Press travel too large  
Internal machine error  
Vertivcal servo amplifier  
does not power up  
Vertical motor not on  
Contact DUKANE service  
1. a) Reduce machine duty cycle  
b) Ensure temperature around  
machine is within operational limits  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
1. Amplifier disabled due to  
excessive temperature  
2. Amplifier failed  
Vertical servo amplifier  
faulted  
There is a problem with the  
vetical servo amplifier  
The vertical servo actuator  
was not able to execute the  
press motion programmed  
in the setup  
Vertical servo tracking error  
Excessive press weld or hold speed Reduce speed(s)  
1. Check for obstructions to motion  
outside welder  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
Expected vertical servo  
move was not completed  
Vertical weld axis aborted  
Weld trigger position is  
Internal machine error  
Cycle will not start since the 1. Vertical travel lower limit set  
below vertical travel lower programmed press travel is  
limit larger than the set limit  
1. Lower vertical travel lower limit, if  
possible.  
2. Decrease Trigger position  
too high  
2. Trigger position too large  
Table 9-II continued. . .  
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Table 9-II Machine Display Messages (continued)  
Message  
Description  
Cause  
Errors  
Possible Solution  
Motion on spin or vertical  
axes stopped before weld  
ended  
1. Check for obstructions to motion  
outside welder  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
Axis stopped before weld  
end  
Internal machine error  
Spin stop before weld start Servo controller error  
Internal machine error  
Contact DUKANE service  
Moving the vertical lower  
Timeout on finding vertical  
limit up to desired position  
lower limit position  
Limit mechanism malfunctioning  
Contact DUKANE service  
failed  
The torque trigger was  
not detected within the  
allowable time  
1. Torque trigger value set too  
high  
2. Parts not loaded  
1. Reduce torque trigger value  
2. Ensure parts are properly loaded  
Timeout on torque sense  
1. Increase vacuum capability  
2. Decrease required vacuum sensing  
level  
3. Adjust Position (mm) value in Part  
Pickup option  
1. Insufficient vacuum  
2. Vacuum sensor threshold set  
too high  
Timeout on User Upper  
Part vacuum detect  
Vacuum was not detected  
within timeout  
3. Improper part pickup position  
Programmed weld distance  
not reached within the  
specified time with Constant  
Torque option enabled  
1. Increase timeout value  
2. Increase value of VERT. Max (mm/s)  
setting in Weld Parameters screen in  
setup menu  
Timeout on vertical  
distance in constant torque  
mode  
1. Timeout too short  
2. Constant Torque maximum  
vertical speed set too low  
Vertical (press) motion  
stopped before spin motion Internal machine error  
started  
1. Check for obstructions to motion  
outside welder  
2. Contact DUKANE service  
Vertical stop before starting  
spin  
1. Ensure parts are loaded properly  
2. Increase Timeout (s) value  
with Thrust Sense, part contact was 3. Check the Position (mm) value – it  
With Part Pickup option enabled  
Vertical servo contact  
sensing failed  
Welder did not detect  
programmed thrust level  
not detected  
should be set slightly (<5mm) above  
expected part contact  
Weld cycle stopped  
because cycle time  
exceeded programmed  
process limit  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
1. Weld process problem  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
process  
Weld aborted by CYCLE  
TIME limit  
Weld cycle stopped  
Weld aborted by ROTATE because number of  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
1. Weld process problem  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
process  
limit  
revolutions exceeded  
programmed process limit  
Weld cycle stopped  
because motor speed  
was outside programmed  
process limit  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
1. Weld process problem  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
process  
Weld aborted by RPM limit  
Weld cycle stopped  
Weld aborted by THRUST because weld thrust was  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
1. Weld process problem  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
process  
limit  
outside programmed  
process limits  
Weld cycle stopped  
Weld aborted by TORQUE because motor torque  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
1. Weld process problem  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
process  
limit  
was outside programmed  
process limits  
Vertical (press) motion  
stopped before spin motion Excessive press weld speed  
weld was complete  
Weld aborted by vertical  
servo stop  
Reduce press weld speed  
1. Weld Time, Rotations, or  
1. Increase Weld Time, Rotations, or  
Distance above the “Min.” value  
indicated on the Weld Parameters  
setup screen  
Distance too short  
Weld duration generated by  
2. Deceleration too low  
Weld duration too short  
programmed parameters is  
NOTE: the time for deceleration is  
too short  
counted as part of the total weld  
2. Increase spin deceleration  
time or number of rotations  
Weld cycle stopped  
1. Weld process problem  
because weld time was  
2. Limits too narrow for weld  
outside programmed  
process  
1. Check parts to be welded, fixturing,  
etc.  
2. If practical, widen process limit  
window or adjust setup parameters  
Weld ended at TIME limit  
process limits  
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Table 9-II  
Machine Display Messages (continued)  
Message  
Description  
Cause  
Possible Solution  
Warnings  
The batteries in the PLC  
and touch screen need to  
be replaced  
Battery life limit, press  
Continue  
Batteries have not been replaced in Contact DUKANE service for information  
approximately 5 years  
on battery replacement  
Lower process limit is  
greater than Upper process  
limit  
Lower limit is greater than  
upper limit  
Improper process limit values  
entered  
Correct process limit values  
Move press to Top Of Stroke position by  
using the “TOP OF STROKE Position”  
screen in setup menu  
Move to Top Of Stroke  
before welding  
Press head is not at Top of Machine jogged away from Top Of  
Stroke  
Stroke position  
Programmed spin motor  
weld speed is too high  
Programmed spin weld speed is  
larger than machine capability  
Process RPM is too high  
Reduce spin motor weld RPM  
Distance between Top Of  
Stroke position and Trigger Top Of Stroke position is set too  
position is too small  
Trigger position is set too high or  
TOS to trigger distance is  
too small  
Increase Trigger position value or decrease  
Top of Stroke position value  
low  
Vertical weld speed is too  
high  
Programmed press weld  
speed is too high  
Programmed press weld speed is  
larger than machine capability  
Reduce press weld speed  
1. Weld Time, Rotations, or  
Distance too short  
2. Deceleration too low  
NOTE: the time for deceleration is  
counted as part of the total weld  
time or number of rotations  
1. Increase Weld Time, Rotations, or  
Distance above the “Min.” value  
indicated on the Weld Parameters  
setup screen  
Weld duration generated by  
programmed parameters is  
too short  
Weld duration too short  
2. Increase spin deceleration  
Weld trigger position is  
below vertical travel lower programmed press travel is  
limit. larger than the set limit  
Cycle will not start since the 1. Vertical travel lower limit set  
1. Lower vertical travel lower limit, if  
possible.  
2. Decrease Trigger position  
too high  
2. Trigger position too large  
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Section 10 - Maintenance  
SECTION 10  
Maintenance  
Touch Screen Display...................................83  
AC Power Cord.............................................83  
Maintenance.................................................83  
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Touch Screen Display  
Do not use any solvents or abrasive cleaners on the  
touchscreen.Applyasmallamountofcomputercleaner  
to a soft towel first. Clean the panel with the moistened  
towel. Do not spray or apply a cleaner directly to the  
interface panel.  
CAUTION  
Never use anything sharp  
on the touch screen. Only  
use your finger. The screen  
is intended for industrial  
use, but can be damaged by  
scratching or puncturing.  
Remove grease by rubbing lightly with isopropyl  
alcohol. Afterward, provide a final cleaning using a  
mild detergent and rinse with clean water.  
Do not use any sharp objects on the display. It should  
not be touched unnecessarily. It is lit by a long–life  
LED backlight and should not require any maintenance  
other than occasional cleaning.  
AC Power Cord  
The AC power cord should be kept in good condition  
and free from any cuts and abrasions. The AC plug  
should be straight with no bent prongs.  
Maintenance  
Visually inspect cables once a week, and replace or  
repair if necessary.  
Lubricate the unpainted area on the front of the  
support column as needed with conventional grease.  
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SECTION 11  
Contacting Dukane  
Contacting Dukane.......................................87  
Identify Equipment ..............................................87  
Ultrasonics Division.............................................87  
Website ...............................................................87  
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Contacting Dukane  
Identify Equipment  
When contacting Dukane about a service–related  
problem, be prepared to give the following  
information:  
• SVT Model number and serial number  
• Any error indicators from the Touch Screen Display  
• Description of the problem and steps taken to re-  
solve it  
Some problems can be solved over the telephone,  
so it is best to call from a telephone located near the  
equipment.  
IntelligentAssembly Solutions  
Mailing Address: Dukane Ultrasonics  
2900 Dukane Drive  
St. Charles, IL 60174 USA  
Phone:  
(630) 797-4900  
Fax:  
Main  
(630) 797-4949  
Service & Parts (630) 584-0796  
Website:  
www.dukane.com/us  
The website has information about our products,  
processes, solutions, and technical data. Downloads are  
available for many kinds of literature.  
You can locate your local representative at:  
www.dukane.com/us/sales/intsales.htm  
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SECTION 12  
Specifications  
Tooling Specifications...................................91  
Machine Weight............................................91  
Power Requirements....................................91  
Operating Environment.................................91  
Dimensions & 5–View Drawing ....................92  
Identification Numbers..................................93  
Regulatory Agency Compliance ...................93  
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Tooling Specifications  
Tooling Size  
Refer to Table 5-I for maximum tooling sizes.  
Machine Weight  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder weighs approximately 400  
lbs. (182 kg). It should be mounted on a table or bench  
capable of supporting 650 lbs. (295 kg) to accommodate  
theadditionalforceimposedbytheverticalmovementof  
the motor and slide during the spin welding operation.  
Use mechanical means such as a forklift or hoist to place  
the servo spin welder on its work bench. There are two  
3
/4 inch lifting eyes located at the top of the column (see  
240 Volt AC Socket  
2
Figure 3–7) for a lifting ring or strap.  
(NEMA 6–20R)  
Power Requirements  
The Dual Servo Spin Welder requires a 240 VAC 1–  
phase outlet rated at 20 Amps. All welder models use  
the same power cord and plug. The AC power cord  
has a 240 VAC, single phase plug which is designed  
for a NEMA 6–20R configuration wall receptacle shown  
in Figure 12–1.  
Operating  
Figure 12–1 240V AC Single–Phase AC Receptacle  
Environment  
Operate the Dual Servo Spin Welder within these guidelines:  
Temperature:  
Altitude:  
40°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C)  
4570 m (15,000 ft)  
Air Particulates: Keep the welder dry.  
Minimize exposure to moisture, dust  
dirt, smoke and mold.  
Humidity:  
5% to 95% non–condensing @ +5°C to  
+30°C  
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NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice. The specifications listed are current at the time of publication.  
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Identification Numbers  
Welder Model & Serial  
Number  
The serial number and model number tag for the Dual  
Servo Spin Welder are located either on the covers  
on the back of the machine or on the underside of the  
motor mounting plate just above the tooling hub.  
Regulatory Agency  
Compliance  
CE Marking  
This mark on your equipment certifies that it meets the  
requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning  
interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands  
for Conformité Europeéne (European Conformity). The  
Dual Servo Spin Welder complies with the following  
CE requirements.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT make any modifica-  
tions to the Dual Servo Spin  
Welder. The changes may re-  
sult in violating one or more  
regulations under which this  
equipment is manufactured.  
The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.  
The Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC using  
EN60204–1:1993 Safety of Machinery – Elec-  
trical Equipment of Machines. Part 1: Specification  
for General Requirements.  
Effective 12/29/09:  
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.  
EN 60204: 2006  
Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment  
of Machines Part 1: General Requirements.  
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Appendix A  
APPENDIX A  
Connector Pinouts  
Base Interface Connector.............................97  
User I/O Connector.......................................98  
Slide Kit Connector.......................................99  
Data Port Connector...................................100  
Automation Wiring.............................. 100-101  
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Base Interface  
Connector  
5
1
5
1
ThebaseinterfaceconnectorisaDB9–socketconnector.  
A closeup of the base connector is shown in Figure 2–2,  
and a closeup of the rear thruster connector is shown  
in Figure 3–8. The pin numbers for the connector are  
shown in Figure A–1. The pin assignments and signal  
descriptions are given in Table A—I.  
9
9
6
6
Figure A–1 Base Interface Connector  
Signal Description  
Left Optical Switch Output  
Right Optical Switch Output  
Pin  
1
2
A schematic of the Operate and Abort switches  
connected through the base Interface Connector is  
shown in Figure A-5.  
3
+24 VDC Switched by E-Stop  
(Power OFF when Abort switch pushed)  
4
5
6
7
8
Abort Signal  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Automation Input  
+24 VDC Power  
9
Table A-I Pin Assignments and Signal Description  
for the Base Interface Connector  
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User I/O Connector  
The User I/O connector is a HD–15 connector located  
directly above the base interface connector on the  
rear of the thruster. The connector is shown in Figure  
3–8. This connector provides access to signals for  
interfacing to custom automation equipment. The pin  
numbers for the connector are shown in Figure A–2.  
The pin assignments and signal descriptions are given  
in Table A-II.  
5 4 3 2 1  
6
10  
15 14 13 12 11  
Figure A–2 User I/O Connector  
Input signals, such as Vacuum On Sense, can be  
configured as sourcing or sinking using 24 VDC and  
Input Common. For example, to activate the Vacuum  
On Sense input, connect Input Common to ground and  
provide 24VDC on the input pin.  
Outputs, such as Ready Status, are provided through  
relays rated at 1A@24VDC. Outputs provide contact  
closure to Output Common when active.  
Pin  
1
Signal Description  
Function  
Top-Of-Stroke Status Output  
ON when press is at Top-of-Stroke position  
2
Vacuum On Output, Part Pickup ON when welder calls for vacuum to be turned ON with Part Pickup mode  
enabled  
3
4
5
Bad Part Status Output  
ON when weld process is outside defined limits with Bad option enabled  
ON when weld process is outside defined limits with Suspect option enabled  
Suspect Part Status Output  
Vacuum On Output, No Part  
Pickup  
ON when welder calls for vacuum to be turned ON with Part Pickup mode  
disabled  
(signal is deactivated if idle time between cycles is more than 5 minutes; one of  
the RUN SWITCHES must be turned on to reactivate signal)  
6
7
8
Ready Status Output  
Output Common  
ON when welder is ready to initiate a weld cycle  
Output Common connection  
Fixture Clamp 1 (Right) Output Function depends on configuration:  
Without slide or In/Out slide: ON at start of cycle; OFF at end of cycle  
With Left/Right slide: ON at start of cycle when slide is commanded to move to  
In (Right) position; OFF at the end of cycle.  
9
Fixture Clamp 2 (Left) Output  
Function depends on configuration:  
Without slide or In/Out slide: not used  
With Left/Right slide: ON at start of cycle when slide is commanded to move to  
Out (Left) position; OFF at the end of cycle  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Spare Output 2  
Not Used  
Spare Output 3  
Not Used  
Vacuum On Sense Input  
Automation Start Input  
Input Common  
Activate when sufficient vacuum in upper tool has been detected  
Activate to initiate a weld cycle (500 ms min.) with Start Type set to Automation  
Input Common Connection  
Spare Input 1  
Not Used  
Table A-II  
Pin Assignments and Signal Description  
for the User I/O Connector  
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Slide Kit Connector  
The slide kit interface is a round 16–pin connector  
located directly to the right of the base interface  
connector on the rear of the thruster. The Dual Servo  
Spin Welder is prewired to accept a Dukane slide kit  
without any modification or reprogramming of the  
press. The connector is shown in Figure 3–8. The  
connector will interface to a Left/Right or an In/Out  
slide kit, and provides activation signals to extend and  
retract the slide table as well as readouts of the table  
position switches. It also provides an input for a signal  
from a part presence sensor. The pin numbers for the  
connector are shown in Figure A–3. The pin assignments  
and signal descriptions are given in Table A-III.  
1
2
3
6
7
10  
14  
11  
15  
16  
Figure A–3 Slide Kit Connector  
Pin  
1
Signal Description  
Function  
Ground  
Ground connection  
2
(No Connection)  
---  
3
Slide Out Sense (Left) Input  
Output Common  
Activate when slide is in Out (Left) position  
Output common connection  
4
5
Top-of-Stroke Output (Closed at TOS)  
Slide In Sense (Right) Input  
In/Out Slide Identificaiton Input  
ON when press is at Top-of-Stroke position  
Activate when slide is in In (Right) position  
6
7
Activate to designate connected slide as In/Out type (ensure Pin 8  
is disconnected)  
8
Left/Right Slide Identificaiton Input  
Activate to designate connected slide as Left/Right type (ensure Pin  
7 is disconnected)  
9
Part Presence Sensor Input  
Ground  
Activate when part presence is sensed  
Ground connection  
10  
11  
12  
Slide In (Right) Output  
Slide Home Status Output  
ON when welder calls for slide to move to the In (Right) position  
ON when slide is in Home position  
NOTE: home slide position is Out (Left)  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Ready Status Output  
Slide Out (Left) Output  
Ground  
ON when welder is ready to initiate a weld cycle  
ON when welder calls for slide to move to the Out (Left) Position  
Ground connection  
+24V DC Switched  
(Power OFF when Abort switch pushed)  
+24V DC switched connection  
Table A-III  
Pin Assignments and Signal Description for the Slide Kit Connector  
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Data Port Connector  
The computer interface connector is located on the  
back of the welder above the power switch as shown  
in Figure A-4. It provides a computer connection  
to export part data and weld profile graphs. The pin  
numbers for the connector are shown in Figure A–4.  
Automation Wiring  
If the Dual Servo Spin Welder will be used in  
Automation mode, the signals normally generated  
by the optical switches and abort switch must be  
reproduced. Figure A-6 shows a wiring diagram and a  
description of the required signals.  
Figure A–4 Data Port Connector Location  
5
1
6
9
Figure A–5 Data Port Connector Pins  
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Appendix A  
Figure A–5 Schematic of Operate and Abort  
Figure A–6 Wiring for Automation  
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Appendix B  
APPENDIX B  
Tooling  
Moment of Inertia........................................105  
Explanaton of Inertia.........................................105  
Calculating the Moment of Inertia .....................105  
Tooling and Fixure Design..........................106  
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Appendix B  
Moment of Inertia  
Explanation of Inertia  
The moment of inertia is a measure of the mass and the  
mass distribution of the tool. It is defined mathemati-  
cally as the product of the mass times the distance of  
that mass from the axis of rotation squared. For a cyl-  
inder spinning around its axis, the formula for the mo-  
ment of inertia is:  
Inertia = 1/8 *M*D2,  
where  
Inertia is in kg-cm2  
M is the mass in kg  
D is the cylinder diameter in cm  
Taking into account material density, the formula can  
be rewritten as:  
USEFUL UNIT CONVERSIONS  
Inertia = .098 *ρ *L *D4,  
1 in. = 2.54 cm = .025 m  
1 lb. = 0.45 kg  
1 cm = 0.39 in.  
1 m = 39.4 in.  
where  
ρ is the density in kg/cm3  
L is the cylinder length in cm  
1 kg = 2.20 lb.  
Calculating the Moment  
of Inertia  
For spin welder applications, most tools will have a  
geometry close to a cylinder with internal cutouts for the  
parts. To estimate the inertia of such a tool, first calculate  
the inertia of a solid cylinder, then the inertia of the void  
created for the part using the density of the tool material,  
and then subtract the two values.  
Example:  
Aluminum tool with outside dimensions:  
D = 4 in. = 10.1 cm  
Part void:  
L = 2.5 in. = 6.4 cm  
D = 3 inches = 7.6 cm  
L = 1 inch = 2.5 cm  
P = 0.1 lb/in.3 (density of  
Aluminum) = .0028 kg/cm3  
The inertia would be calculated as follows:  
Inertia,  
Inertia,  
Inertia,  
= .098* .0028* 6.4* (10.1)4 = 18.1 kg-cm2  
cylinder  
void  
tool  
= .098* .0028* 2.5* (7.6)4 = 2.3 kg-cm2  
= Inertia,  
– Inertia,  
= 16 kg-cm2  
cylinder  
void  
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ToolandFixtureDesign  
The most important aspect of tool and fixture design is  
that it is safe. Please note that using tools not provided  
by Dukane may result in voiding of the warranty  
– consult Dukane for details.  
Several aspects should be considered when tooling is  
not purchased from Dukane:  
tool nest should be designed such that part being  
held is firmly retained in the tool so that it does  
not fall out before being welded  
tool should surround part being held where pos-  
sible – the exterior of the tool should be a con-  
tinuous cylindrical surface (i.e. avoid protruding  
parts)  
rotational play between tool and part should be  
minimized – this will affect the angular orienta-  
tion accuracy and repeatability  
tool should be as light as possible to allow for  
rapid deceleration and to keep machine energy  
consumption to a minimum  
tool should be balanced as accurately as possible  
to avoid excessive machine vibration and bearing  
wear  
bottom fixture should grip the part firmly to  
maintain accurate weld orientation and prevent  
undesirable vibrations during welding  
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Appendix C  
APPENDIX C  
Optional Features  
Upper Tool Vacuum ...................................109  
Remote Touch Screen ...............................110  
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Appendix C  
Upper Tool Vacuum  
As an aid in holding the spinning part, the welder  
can optionally be equipped with vacuum in the up-  
per tool by installing a vacuum system kit (#438-  
963 for models SVT032VR & SVT042VR; and  
#438-964 for model SVT012VR).  
This kit includes all components needed to gener-  
ate, control, and transfer the vacuum to the tool us-  
ing an external compressed air supply (not provid-  
ed with welder). It mounts to the welder as shown  
in Figure C-1.  
The spin tool must be designed to interface with  
the kit. In addition, the welder must be configured  
to work with certain features of the kit. Please re-  
fer to DUKANE document 403-580 (Servo Spin  
Welder Vacuum System User Guide) for further  
details.  
VACUUM  
CONTROL  
ENCLOSURE  
VACUUM  
TRANSFER  
ASSEMBLY  
VACUUM  
ON HUB  
Figure C-1 Upper Tool Vacuum System  
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Remote Touch Screen  
In situations where it is desriable to  
provide access to the touch screen  
some distance away from the  
welder, the remote touch screen kit  
(#438-965) can be used. The touch  
screen is mounted in a separate  
enclosure as shown in Figure C-2,  
which can be up to 15 ft. (4.5 m)  
away from the welder. Two cables  
(power and communcations) are  
needed to connect the touch screen  
with the welder. The enclosure  
includes mounting brackets for  
attachment to an external support  
(refer to Dukane drawing #400-  
2283 for dimensions). This kit can  
be used with any Dual Servo Spin  
Welder model.  
Figure C-2 Remote Touch Screen Components  
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ISO CERTIFICATION  
Dukane chose to become ISO 9001:2000 certi-  
fied in order to demonstrate to our customers  
our continuing commitment to being a quality  
vendor. By passing its audit, Dukane can assure  
you that we have in place a well–defined and  
systematic approach to quality design, manu-  
facturing, delivery and service. This certificate  
reinforces Dukane's status as a quality vendor  
of technology and products.  
The ISO 9001:2000 standard establishes a  
minimum requirement for these requirements  
and starts transitioning the company from a  
traditional inspection–oriented quality system  
to one based on partnership for continuous  
improvement. This concept is key in that Du-  
kane no longer focuses on inspection, but on  
individual processes.  
Dukane's quality management system is based  
on the following three objectives:  
1. Customer oriented quality. The aim is to  
improve customer satisfaction.  
2. Quality is determined by people. The aim  
is to improve the internal organization and  
cooperation between staff members.  
3. Quality is a continuous improvement.  
The aim is to continuously improve the  
internal organization and the competitive  
position.  
To achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification, you  
must prove to one of the quality system regis-  
trar groups that you meet three requirements:  
1. Leadership  
2. Involvement  
3. Quality in Line Organizations and Quality  
System Infrastructure.  
ISO 9001:2000  
C E R T I F I E D  
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