7.17.14 Robot Install on MP#11

We worked hard getting MP#11 robot removed from the press and the newer Star AC Servo robot in place Wednesday night. Most of the team was excited to get involved and viewed it as an "upgrading activity". We chose not to attempt a forklift removal since both cranes were available to utilize and it just seemed like a safer approach with so many involved. Special thanks go to Roy Smith, Andy Brown, Kenny Gibson, and Marty Tays for getting their hands dirty on that project.

Thursday, the robot interfacing was finished up and tested successfully. Some changes were added to ensure the safety gate and E-stops were functioning correctly. Those changes were listed on the sheet I gave to Mark Mckee. The previous robot had some issues that were most likely caused from the interface being located under the water manifold on the stationary side of the machine, as obvious corrosion in the connector warranted replacement of the entire assembly. Luckily we had the one left over from old MP#6 to use. I relocated it closer to the robot power transformer for ease of viewing and dry access.

When we initially powered up the robot, there was as servo driver error that came up for the vertical axis that apparently stemmed from the loose driver card connector I found upon inspection. It is ready for operation at this time.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!