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-380 / IF-530 | |
|---|---|
| Flatness of the surface [mm] | 0.6 |
| Parallelism between surface and reference [mm] | 0.6 |
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 |
Geometry of standard Anti-Roll platform structure for small parts
| a | b | c | d | Suitable Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IF-380 | 5.5 mm | 5 mm | 1.443 mm | 120° | ⌀ 5mm – ⌀ 10mm |
| IF-530 | 6.5 mm | 6 mm | 1.732 mm | 120° | ⌀ 6mm – ⌀ 12mm |
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Geometry of standard Anti-Roll platform structure for large parts
| a | b | c | d | e | Suitable Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IF-380 | 10.5 mm | 12 mm | 5.31 mm | 120° | 2 mm | ⌀ 10mm – ⌀ 24mm |
| IF-530 | 12.5 mm | 14 mm | 4.9 mm | 120° | 4 mm | ⌀ 12mm – ⌀ 28mm |
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For more details 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 plates provided by Epson, refer to the following:
For the frame’s model number, refer to the following: