Standard Platform Usage
Flat
Parts that have a stable orientation when placed on a tabletop can use a Flat Platform. They must be parts that stabilize quickly after vibration. For high-mix low-volume production, most applications use a Flat Platform.
Cross-sectional view
| Symbols | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a | Parts |
| b | Platform |
The platforms supplied by Epson meet a flatness and parallelism specification to ensure picking precision as summarized in the table below.
| IF-240 | |
|---|---|
| Flatness of the surface [mm] | 0.2 |
| Parallelism between surface and reference [mm] | 0.5 |
Anti-Stick
Anti-Stick Platforms have narrow grooves to reduce surface contact for flat and light components. This reduces friction forces and improves the component movement on the platform surface. Parts that do not spread well because of kinetic friction (also called "sliding friction" or "dynamic friction") are good candidates for Anti-Stick Platforms.
Surface
Cross-sectional view
| Symbols | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a | Parts |
| b | Platform |
Structure of standard Anti-Stick Platform for IF-240
| a | b | c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IF-240 [mm] | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Anti-Roll
Anti-Roll Platforms have a machined, structured surface that can stabilize parts that tend to roll on the platform. The Anti-Roll Platform is particularly useful when cylindrical components are being fed. The Anti-Roll Platform reduces the stabilization time by preventing the parts from rolling.
Surface
Cross-sectional view
| Symbols | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a | Parts |
| b | Platform |
Structure of standard Anti-Roll Platform for IF-240
| a | b | c | d | Suitable Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IF-240 | 3 mm | 2.5 mm | 1.25 mm | 90° | ⌀ 1.7 mm - ⌀ 3.5 mm |
| IF-240 | 5.5 mm | 5 mm | 2.5 mm | 90° | ⌀ 3.5 mm - ⌀ 7 mm |
| IF-240 | 10.5 mm | 10 mm | 5 mm | 90° | ⌀7 mm - ⌀ 14 mm |
Enlarged image
For more information on custom platforms, refer to the following:
"Epson RC+ 8.0 Option Part Feeding 8.0 Introduction & Software - Advanced - Custom Platforms"
For model numbers of the platforms provided by Epson, refer to the following: