Robotic and CNC Deburring Tools

RADIALLY- COMPLIANT DEBURRING TOOLS

Product Description
ATI’s line of Radially-Compliant (RC) Deburring Tools, also
known as FlexdeburrTM, are robust, high-speed and light-
weight air turbine-driven deburring units for deburring
aluminum, plastic, steel, etc. with a robot or CNC machine.
The RC Deburring Tool is especially suited for removal of
parting lines and flash from parts. However, its flexible
design allows it to be used in a wide variety of applications.

The RC’s pneumatically-controlled, articulated design allows

the cutting bit to follow the part profile and compensate for
surface irregularities, allowing high feed rates with uniform
quality in any orientation. The tool also requires no oil,
allowing clean exhaust air to be vented directly into the work
environment.

Compliance is supported by air pressure applied to the

shaft of the unit and is used to perform consistent
deburring on irregular part patterns. The motor’s internal A variety of Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools are available.
left to right: RC-151, RC-660, RC-300/340, and RC-340-CNC.
governor maintains high spindle speeds for optimum
surface finish. The tools offer up to ± 9 mm of compliance.
The RC Deburring Tool also utilizes standard industrial
tungsten-carbide bits, which allows for adaptation to
changing assembly lines and part requirements.

Features
Designed for removal of parting lines and flash: RC
Deburring Tools are particularly adept at flash and parting
line removal and can also perform edge deburring. The RC
Deburring Tool’s flexible design allows the tool to perform a
variety of deburring tasks.
Quiet turbine motor: Quiet air motor (less than 70 dbA) The Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools have a patented design
utilizes clean air (no oil). Exhaust air can be vented to which provides radial compliance throughout 360 degrees of
atmosphere without reclamation. movement via internal pneumatic pistons which center the
spindle during use.
Patented design: Patent #s 6,974,286 and 7,137,763 B2
with other patents pending.
Radial compliance: The radial motion of the RC spindle and Single-Axis Compliant Deburring Tools
cutter allows fast and simple programming of the robot.
The RS-151 and RS-340 Radial, Single-Axis
Flexible mounting options: The RC Deburring Tool can be Compliant Deburring Tools allow a single axis of
mounted to a robot, bench, or fixture from the side or rear. pivoting motion. The spindle and cutter pivot in one
plane about a single-axis, providing great stiffness in
Industry-standard tungsten-carbide bits: The collet
the direction of motion while the cutter is free to
system allows the user to select from a wide variety of
pivot and follow the part profile for unprecedented
standard industrial cutter profiles to fit their deburring
surface finishes. Single-Axis Deburring Tools offer up
needs.
to ± 5 mm of compliance and can utilize a variety of
Minimal chattering and vibration: The compliance unit RC deburring accessories.
supports the tool to provide stiffness for the cutter, yet
allows motion in response to the part profile. Radial
compliance allows the unit to perform where other
deburring tools have failed.

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 RC MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Radially-Compliant (RC and RS) Deburring Tools

Specification RC-151 RS-151 RC-300 RC-340 RS-340 RC-660 RC-340-CNC*

Weight (without mounts) 2.4 lb 2.4 lb 2.5 lb 2.5 lb 2.5 lb 4.9 lb 4.0 lb
(1.1 kg) (1.1 kg) (1.2 kg) (1.2 kg) (1.2 kg) (2.2 kg) (1.8 kg)

Compliance Travel ± 0.2 in ± 0.2 in1 ± 0.3 in ± 0.3 in ± 0.2 in1 ± 0.35 in ± 0.3 in
@ collet (± 5 mm) (± 5 mm)1 (± 8 mm) (± 8 mm) (± 5 mm)1 (± 9 mm) (± 8 mm)

Compliance Travel ± 0.1 in ± 0.1 in ± 0.15 in ± 0.15 in ± 0.15 in ± .175 in ± 0.15 in

Recommended (± 2.5 mm) (± 2.5 mm) (± 4 mm) (± 4 mm) (± 4 mm) (± 4.5 mm) (± 4 mm)

Compliance Force 0.7-1.5 lbf2 0.7-1.5 lbf2 2.8-9.5 lbf3 2.8-9.5 lbf3 See ATI website** 2.8-9.5 lbf4 2.8-9.5 lbf3
(Pneumatically Variable) (3.1-6.7 N)2 (3.1-6.7 N)2 (12.7-42.3 N)3 (12.7-42.3 N)3 (12.7-42.3 N)4 (12.7-42.3 N)3

Idle Speed 65,000 rpm 65,000 rpm 30,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm

Air Consumption5 (idle) 3.0 cfm (1.4 l/s) 3.0 cfm (1.4 l/s) 6.0 cfm (2.8 l/s) 6.0 cfm (2.8 l/s) 6.0 cfm (2.8 l/s) 11.5 cfm (5.4 l/s) 6.0 cfm (2.8 l/s)
(stall) 8.0 cfm (3.8 l/s) 8.0 cfm (3.8 l/s) 21.5 cfm (10.2 l/s) 21.5 cfm (10.2 l/s) 21.5 cfm (10.2 l/s) 38.0 cfm (17.9 l/s) 21.5 cfm (10.2 l/s)

Air Connections6 (spindle) 1/8 NPT 1/8 NPT ø 3/8” Tube ø 3/8” Tube ø 3/8” Tube ø 1/2” Tube Single line thru
(compliance) 1/8 NPT 1/8 NPT ø 5/32” Tube ø 5/32” Tube ø 5/32” Tube ø 5/32” Tube spindle or 1/8 NPT

Collet ø 1/8” standard ø 1/8” standard ø 1/4” standard ø 1/4” standard ø 1/4” standard ø 1/4” standard ø 1/4” standard
(3 mm opt.) (3 mm opt.) (others avail.) (others avail.) (others avail.) (others avail.) (others avail.)

Power 150 W @ 150 W @ 300 W @ 340 W @ 340 W @ 660 W @ 340 W @

65,000 rpm 65,000 rpm 30,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm 40,000 rpm

Mounting Feature Side & Rear Side & Rear Side & Rear Side & Rear Side & Rear Side & Rear 3/4” [19 mm]
Patterns 7 Patterns 7 Patterns 7 Patterns 7 Patterns 7 Patterns 7 Weldon Shank
1 Single-axis of compliance 2 When supplied 20-60 psi (1.4 - 4.1 bar) 3 When supplied 5-60 psi (0.3 - 4.1 bar) 4 When supplied 10-60 psi (0.7- 4.1 bar)
5 Dry filtered air 6 Alternate air connections available, contact ATI 7 Accessories available: Bench mounting plate, Rear interface plate
*For more information on CNC models, go to page 9 **Visit [Link] for current specifications

Cutting Tool Holding Systems (Collets) The standard tool holding system for Flexdeburr
All Flexdeburr products utilize removable collets to products is an economical, proprietary, single-angle
grip customer-supplied cutting tools. Different collet collet design utilizing three gripping fingers. This is
diameters may be substituted to retain numerous suitable for most applications where industry-
cutter shank diameters. The collet retaining nut is standard shank diameter cutting tools are used and
loosened to open the collet allowing cutting tools to runout tolerances of up to 0.001” [0.025 mm] are
be removed and inserted. Once the tool is set to the acceptable. Special sizes are available upon
desired depth, spanner wrenches are used to tighten request, but require custom machining.
the collet nut causing the collet to collapse and secure
the cutting tool. The air motor design does not allow “The flexibility and consistency of the RC Deburring Tool
the installation of quick-change or drawbar collet will allow us to design more efficient cells with a smaller
systems. footprint. Also, the system’s robot is quicker and easier to
train (program) with a more forgiving finishing tool.”
Charlie Young
Sales Manager
Acme Manufacturing Company

RC Collets
Part Number RC-C-12142 RC-C-12149 RC-C-12442 RC-C-12443 RC-C-12444 RC-C-12445 RC-C-12446
Description ø 3 mm collet ø 1/8” collet ø 3 mm collet ø 1/8” collet ø 3/16” collet ø 6 mm collet ø 1/4” collet
Fits Model RC-151, RS-151 RC-151, RS-151 RC-300, RC-340, RS-340, RC-300, RC-340, RS-340, RC-300, RC-340, RS-340, RC-300, RC-340, RS-340, RC-300, RC-340, RS-340,
RC-340CNC, RC-660 RC-340CNC, RC-660 RC-340CNC, RC-660 RC-340CNC, RC-660 RC-340CNC, RC-660

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 RC DEBURRING ACCESSORIES

RC Burrs**
Part Number RC-B-24033 RC-B-24061 RC-B-24063 RC-B-24065 RC-B-24645 RC-B-24862
Description Diamond cut, Standard cut, Diamond Cut, Aluminum Cut, Aluminum Cut, Alt. Diamond Cut,
1/4” Burr Dia., 3/8” Burr Dia., 3/8” Burr Dia., 3/8” Burr Dia., 3/8” Burr Dia., 1/4” Burr Dia.,
5/8” Burr Length, 3/4” Burr Length, 3/4” Burr Length, 3/4” Burr Length, 5/8” Burr Length, 3/4” Burr Length,
1/4” Shank 1/4” Shank 1/4” Shank 1/4” Shank 1/4” Shank 1/4” Shank

Application For hardened and For deburring, For hardened and For deburring of cast For deburring of cast For metal or plastics.
tough materials, super beveling, chamfering. tough materials. aluminum and thermo- aluminum and Weld removal,
alloys, and fiber- Long life. Higher cutting capacity plastics. No loading thermo-plastics. rough finishing,
reinforced plastics. than standard cut. of the flutes. Rounded burr tip. surface working.

Part Number RC-B-26408 RC-B-17203 RC-B-17903 RC-B-18053 RC-B-73003

Description Cut FVK, Cylindrical Double cut, Flame Double cut, Cone Double Cut, Fiberglass Router,
1/4” Burr Dia., 1/8” Burr Dia., 1/8” Burr Dia., 1/8” Burr Dia., 1/8” Burr Dia.,
5/8” Burr Length, 9/16” Burr Length, 1/4” Burr Length, 9/16” Burr Length, 1/2” Burr Length,
1/4” Shank 1/8” Shank 1/8” Shank 1/8” Shank 1/8” Shank

Application For trimming and contour For hardened and tough For universal use, for For hardened and tough For fiberglass and
milling of all glass and fiber- materials, super alloys, and ferrous and non-ferrous materials, super alloys, and non-metallic
reinforced plastic. High feed rates. fiber-reinforced plastics. metals, and plastics. fiber-reinforced plastics. materials.
** In stock. Additional off-the-shelf burrs available.

RC Accessories
Part Number 9150-FFR-90 9150-PPR-60 9150-GA-60
Description Coalescing Filter/Regulator Assembly Precision Regulator Assembly 60 psi gauge for setting compliance
(for air motor) (for compliance) (for use with the CNC Flexdeburr model only)

Part Number 9005-50-1054 9005-50-1005 9005-50-1003 9005-50-1029 9005-50-1028

Description Bench Mount Blank Rear Mount Bench Mount Bench Mount Blank Rear Mount
Adapter Kit Adapter Kit Adapter Kit Adapter Kit Adapter Kit

Fits Model RC-151, RS-151 RC-151, RS-151, RC-300, RC-300, RC-340, RS-340 RC-660 only RC-660 only
RC-340, RS-340

How to order Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools

9150-R - - - Blank = Standard (Inch) Collet and Air Ports E = Metric Collet and Air Ports
Blank = Standard Collet System
151, 300, 340 or 660 = Motor Power (Watts)
C = Radial Compliance (360 degrees) S = Single-axis Compliance
Designates the Deburring Product Series
Note: Inch Flexdeburr units are orange and metric are black for quick visual identification.

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 AXIALLY- COMPLIANT FINISHING TOOLS

Product Description
ATI's Axially-Compliant Material Finishing Tool, also known as
VersaFinishTM, is a robust, low-speed, high-torque air tool with an
axially floating spindle, suitable for a multitude of robotic and
automated material finishing operations on aluminum, plastic,
steel, etc.

The rotating spindle is equipped with a 3/8”chuck for holding

customer-supplied tools. These may include, but are not limited
to, abrasive brushes, wire brushes, sanding disks, polishing
points, and chamfering tools. While spinning at low speeds, the
customer's tool is pushed against the workpiece using an
adjustable air supply to control the contact force. This constant
pneumatic force allows the spindle to respond axially to changes ACT-390 with nylon brush (not included)
in part profile. The force control system provides very high
stiffness in the path direction and a low stiffness in the contact
force direction.

Optional sensing devices are available to detect the position of

the spindle and monitor its speed for process development. The
floating head design reacts quickly to any variances in part
position or robot path. As a result, robot programming time can
be reduced by up to 75 percent.

Features
Reliable vane motor: Robust vane-type air motor with gear
reduction designed with rugged components provides
exceptional power.
High-torque performance: Vane motors increase their torque
in response to loads introduced in finishing.
ACT-390 mounted to a 6-axis robot
Floating axial compliance: Remotely-adjusted air pressure
controls and maintains constant axial force on the floating
spindle. The axially-compliant motion of the spindle allows the Optional sensors: To assist in process
customer's tool to compensate for deviations in the part profile development or monitoring, the VersaFinish may
along the robot path, compensate for tool wear, and provide be ordered with optional sensors to detect the
constant contact force with the workpiece. spindle speed and forward or retracted positions.
All units are supplied with a Forward (-F) sensor
Mounting options: The VersaFinish is provided with a to detect when the media is in contact with the
mounting pattern on the side of its housing. Adapter plates may work piece (unless specifically ordered without a
easily be customized for robotic, bench, or fixture mounting. sensor option). Two other options are available:
Simple tool holder: The VersaFinish is supplied with a simple -R = Retract Sensor (spindle pushed fully back)
key-actuated 3/8”chuck for holding common media. The spindle
-T = Tachometer Sensor (rotational speed of the
is threaded to allow replacement of the chuck with customer-
spindle)
supplied or custom-manufactured media holders.
Easy teaching: The axial motion of the spindle allows fast and
simple programming of the robot. This movement also
compensates for changes in part tolerances, part misalignment,
tool wear, and robot path variation.

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 ACT MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Axially-Compliant (ACT) Material Finishing Tools

Specification ACT-390
Weight total (w/o adapter) 7.25 lbs
(3.3 kg)
Compensation (axial) 0.6 in max. axial, ±0.30 in recommended
(15 mm max., ±7.5 mm recommended)
Compliance force 3.2-16.7 lbs, @ supply pressure of 5-60 psi
(14-74 N, @ supply pressure of 0.34-4.1 bar)
Idle Speed/Working Speed 5600 RPM / 2600 RPM

Power 390 W @ 2600 RPM

(0.52 hp)
Torque (max. power) 1 lb-ft
(1.4 Nm)
Torque (starting/stall) 2 lb-ft
(2.7 Nm)
Spindle air pressure 90 psi maximum
(6.2 bar)
Air consumption (approx. max.) 19 cfm
(9 l/s)
Chuck size 3/8" standard (specials upon request)
(10 mm)
Required lubricated air
Oil Type ISO VG32 Class 1 Turbine Oil, or equivalent
Delivery rate 1 drop per minute by micro fog system
ACT-390 with wire brush (not included) mounted to a 6-axis robot

ACT Accessories
Part Number 9005-50-1003
Description Bench Mount Adapter Kit

How to order Axially-Compliant Material Finishing Tools

9150-ACT- 390 - - - T = Tachometer Sensor
R = Retract Sensor
F = Extend (Forward) Sensor (standard on all units)
‘0’ indicates no optional Sensor
ATI recommends the ‘F’ Sensor option to monitor media wear

390 = Motor Power (Watts)

(additional wattage motors not available at this time)

Designates the Deburring Product Series

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 AXIALLY- COMPLIANT DEBURRING TOOLS

Product Description
ATI’s line of Axially-Compliant (AC) Deburring Tools, also known
as SpeedeburrTM, are a patented family of robust, high-speed,
low-weight air tools with a floating rotary cutting burr for edge-
deburring and chamfering of aluminum, plastic, steel, etc., with a
robot. While spinning at high speeds, a rotary cutting burr or file
(tungsten carbide, PCD, or CBN coated cutting burr) rides on a
cushion of air that provides compliance while maintaining a
constant force. Because the rotary burr has a 45 degree cutting
angle, the compliance is both lateral and axial. This patented
force control system provides a very high stiffness in the path
direction and a low stiffness in the contact force direction that
prevents chattering (a common problem with robotic edge
deburring). Due to the extremely low inertia of the cutting burr, AC-90 and AC-180 Axially-Compliant Deburring Tools
AC Deburring Tools can quickly deburr parts, greatly reducing
cycle time.

AC Deburring Tools maintain a consistent deburring result from

part-to-part. The floating head design reacts quickly to any
variances in part position or robot path. As a result, robot
programming time can be reduced by up to 75 percent.

Features
Designed for edge deburring and chamfering: AC Deburring
Tools are uniquely and exclusively designed for edge deburring
and chamfering.
Reliable vane motor: Robust vane-type motor designed with
rugged components provides long service with exceptional power.
High-torque performance: Vane motors increase their torque A floating burr rides on a cushion of air to provide
compliance and to maintain consistently deburred parts.
in response to deburring demands.
Floating axial compliance: Remotely set air pressure controls
and maintains the constant axial force on the deburring cutter
mounted in the Free Flying Piston (FFP). The axially-compliant “ATI’s [AC Deburring Tool] has proven to be an effective
motion of the FFP allows the cutter to compensate for deviations solution. The floating head provides a consistent chamfer
in the part profile along the robot path. around the perimeter of the part, allowing for variations
Mounting options: The AC Deburring Tools use adapter plates, in part tolerances and edge conditions.”
which are easily customized for robotic, bench, or fixture mounting. Scot Slosier
Simple file-change system: The cutting files mount to the unit Project Engineer
Micron Manufacturing, Inc.
using threaded shanks, and can be replaced easily and quickly
without removing the tool from the robot.
Easy teaching: The axial motion of the FFP and cutter allows
fast and simple programming of the robot. The movement of
the cutter compensates for changes in part tolerances, part
misalignment, and robot path variation.
Extensive industry use: AC Deburring Tools are being used by
hundreds of customers throughout the world. Customers
include Pratt & Whitney, Nissan, Volvo, Rolls Royce, Caterpillar,
Saab, General Motors, John Deere, and many others.

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 AC MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Axially-Compliant (AC) Deburring Tools

Specification AC-90 AC-180

Weight 1.12 lb 1.35 lb

(0.51 kg) (0.51 kg)
Max Burr ± 0.16 in ± 0.16 in
Compensation (± 4 mm) (± 4 mm)
Recommended Burr ± 0.08 in ± 0.08 in
Compensation (± 2 mm) (± 2 mm)
Axial Force Range1 0.2-5.6 lb 0.2-5.6 lb
(1-25 N) (1-25 N)
Cutting File Surface 25-35 ft/sec 25-35 ft/sec
Speed2 (7.5-10.5 m/sec) (7.5-10.5 m/sec)
Air Consumption @ 75 14 cfm 14 cfm
psi, 5 bar3 (6.7 l/s) (6.7 l/s) AC-90

Cutting File Rotation 18,000 to 18,000 to

Speed4 25,000 rpm 25,000 rpm
Sound Pressure Level/ 75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)
Value [87 dB(C)] [87 dB(C)]
Power 250 W @ 250 W @
20,000 rpm 20,000 rpm

Torque at lower speeds 0.30 ft-lb 0.30 ft-lb

(0.4 Nm) (0.4 Nm)
1 When supplied 0–43.5 psi (0–3 bar) 2 Measured at 8 mm dia. (halfway between tip and outer rim)
3 Lubricated filtered air 4 Idle RPM is at 30,000

AC Accessories (required)
Part Number 9150-H/T-3178
Description Mounting Adapter for Pneumatic Connections
(Required for AC-90 and AC-180 models) AC-180

How to order Axially-Compliant Deburring Tools

9150-AC-
90 = Cutting Head is angled at 90 degrees
180 = Straight Cutting Head

Designates the Deburring Product Series

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AC Accessories (optional)
Part Number 9150-FRL-3 9150-FRL-4
Description Filter/Regulator/Lubricator Filter/Regulator/Lubricator with oil level switch
(for air motor) (for air motor)

Part Number 9150-XMC 9150-P16-B-G

Description Muffler and oil High precision pressure regulator kit
recovery device (for compliance)

AC Burrs*
Part Number 4579-C2 4579-C5 4153-C5 43967 1010-C2
Description Straight fluting, Straight fluting, Spiral fluting, triple Straight fluting, Straight fluting,
C2 micro-grain, C5 micro-grain, segmentation, C5 90 degree cone C2 micro-grain,
90 degree cone coating added coating added 80 degree cone

Application For hard metal, For faster speed For faster speed For reinforced For soft metal,
i.e., Steel. and longer life. and longer life. plastics. i.e., Aluminum.
* Specially designed burrs only available from ATI. FRL-3 Filter-Regulator-Lubricator

20.3 AC-90 Burr Dimensions

(except 1010-C2)

15.8

CNC Models - Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools

ATI’s CNC deburring products are designed to be held with
common end mill tool holders in CNC machining centers. They
utilize the part positioning capability of the machining center’s
table to manipulate the workpiece while the deburring tool is
held stationary. The integrated compliance compensates for
part and path inaccuracies and provides a consistent finish. Air
is supplied to the deburring tool through the center of the
machining center’s spindle, eliminating the need for separate
air supplies.

The Radially-Compliant CNC Deburring Tool is an ideal choice

when necessary to reach into part recesses. The Radially-
Compliant CNC Deburring Tool utilizes a patented air supply
system allowing articulated motion of the deburring tool
without the use of external hoses or fittings that might
otherwise limit the free, compliant motion of the tool.

RC-340-CNC mounted to a CNC machine

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 APPLICATIONS

Radial Compliance vs. Axial Compliance:

Which Deburring Tool best fits my application?
Radially-Compliant (RC) Deburring Tools use a turbine motor which
requires filtered, lubrication-free air. Standard industrial burrs may be
used.
Axially-Compliant (AC) Deburring Tools use a vane-type motor which
requires filtered, lubricated air to operate properly. Use of non-
lubricated air will result in motor failure. This design utilizes specially
designed burrs only available from ATI.
Edge deburring in tough-to-reach areas?
Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools, in many cases, can reach
deeper and into more confined areas than the AC units. The design
allows for a greater range of access points for robot programming.
Removing Parting Lines or Flash?
Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools are the only models designed to
remove parting lines and flash.
Edge deburring or chamfering?
Axially-Compliant Deburring Tools are faster and preferred over the
RC units for edge deburring.

Applications
ATI Deburring Tools are in use in hundreds of successful applications
around the world including:
• Crankshafts
• Aluminum bumpers
• Silver spoons
• Steel steering knuckles
• Automobile exhaust manifolds
• Steel and titanium jet engine parts
• Aluminum cylinder heads and casings
• Forged steel brake keys
• Plastic child car seats

“The compliance feature [of the Radially-Compliant deburring

tool] was the real selling point as the plates shift a bit from part-
to-part. We are quite happy with the units’ performance to date.”
Andy Morwood
Robotics/Welding Engineering
Dana Canada

“ATI has proven itself as a first-rate company with first-rate

products. ATI’s automated deburring tools are unchallenged in
the industry.”
Mike Olson
Sales Application Engineer
Automated Concepts, Inc.

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 CASE STUDIES

Radially-Compliant Deburring Tools: Fanuc Robotics

“Most large manufacturing companies have a number of to reach, even with manual
deburring needs that warrant the purchase of a robotic deburring systems. We can
cell. The key to success is to assure that the automated now maneuver the tip to
deburring operation can satisfactorily and repeatedly reach all areas of the part and
perform the deburring task,” says Bob Howard, Systems at a pace of two parts every
Integrator for Fanuc Robotics Southeast. “Creating a 190 seconds.”
deburring cell that can satisfy more than 90 percent of
all industrial applications is our goal.” Howard says the RC was the
right deburring tool for the
“We are convinced that the RC Deburring Tools will job, and the flexibility of the
provide a 35 to 40 percent gain in productivity due to tool opens up a larger world
improvements in the deburring process. The first of possible applications. “We
successful application was an automotive parts must exhibit the ability to handle both large and small
manufacturer in the southeast that had a very complex burrs and have the built-in compliance and flexibility to
part. The application needed the flexibility of the satisfy the most challenging jobs.”
deburring tip to access several crevices that were hard

Axially-Compliant Deburring Tools: Ellison Machine Tools and Robotics

Ellison engineers, builds, integrates, services, and The AC cutting file length is
supports customers who need turnkey integrated 5/8 inch with 24 cutting flutes
systems for a variety of industries. and a small negative rake
angle. The chamfer size is
This system uses an AC Deburring Tool to deburr the controlled by the path speed
slots on aluminum wheel rims. The burrs, remaining and the axial air pressure of
after casting and machining processes, are 0.01 inch the robot. When the robot
thick with varying heights from zero to 0.1 inch. The runs at about 2 inches per
requirement is to remove the burrs and break the edge second, the chamfer cuts are
with a chamfer. A six-axis robot is programmed to track approximately 0.035 inch.
the path of the slot with the AC Deburring Tool mounted Each rim has approximately
on the robot flange. Because of the unit’s ±0.16 inch 120 inches of edge to deburr,
compliance, the number of points are reduced when and after 1,000 rims are deburred, the cutting file is still
following the path around the arcs in the slot. usable, exhibiting very little wear.

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Other ATI Products Company Profile
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changes tooling. Patented fail-safe locking mechanism Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Utility Couplers,
uses No-Touch LockingTM technology, allowing plate Robotic Collision Sensors, Robotic Deburring Tools,
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This series of modular Tool Changers are designed For over 20 years, our engineers have been
specifically for high-payload and high-moment developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art products
applications. Utility Modules to pass air, fluid, and and solutions to improve manufacturing productivity.
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Cost-effective solution for quickly changing tools by flexibility, safety and productivity of their automation
hand. Compact design combines high strength and applications. We accomplish this through continuous
excellent repeatability while preventing loosening. improvement of existing products, product
customization and new product innovation.
Multi-Axis Force/ Torque Sensor
Measures the full six components of force and Our engineering-centric staff focuses on providing
torque. High overload protection and high signal-to- customer solutions to robotic, automation and
noise ratio. Used in robotic and research applications. sensing applications.

Utility Couplers Our Quality Policy

Quickly connects utilities such as air and electrical ATI Industrial Automation strives to provide
signals in docking and fixturing applications. Features a customer satisfaction through continual improvement
unique compliance mechanism that compensates for of on-time delivery, quality and reliability, and a
severe tooling misalignments. The modular body constant focus on innovation and profitability.
design is capable of mounting any of ATI’s standard
add-on Utility Modules.

Robotic Collision Sensor

Designed to prevent damage to robotic end-
effectors resulting from robot crashes. Features
include: Automatic reset, high-repeatability, and
large moment rotation.

Automated Assembly Alignment Device

An insertion device using Remote Center
Compliance technology that helps assembly
machines automatically align close-fitting parts,
Pinnacle Park
preventing jamming and galling.
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Apex, NC 27539 USA

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