Maintaining the Ball Sockets

Overview

Periodically verify and replace the ball sockets in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

NOTE: A collection of dirt and debris in the sockets may cause squeaking noises.

Clean the ball sockets at regular intervals.

Verifying the Wear of the Ball Sockets

NOTE: Do not remove the robot arm for this verification.

Step	Action
1	Place a level object, for example, a hex key (1), on the outside of the respective lower arm head of the ready-to-operate robot. NOTE: The ball sockets can be verified in the working space when the robot is installed and in random position.
2	If the level object is not laying plane on the lower arm head and is in contact with the ball pin, replace the ball socket.

Step

Action

Place a level object, for example, a hex key (1), on the outside of the respective lower arm head of the ready-to-operate robot.

NOTE: The ball sockets can be verified in the working space when the robot is installed and in random position.

If the level object is not laying plane on the lower arm head and is in contact with the ball pin, replace the ball socket.