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.
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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.
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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. |