Owner manual

Operation 4-1
4 Operation
4.1 Overview
Before operating your Axiom X-1000 Dispensing System, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with
the basics of how the system works. This section covers the following topics:
• Dispensing System Theory of Operation
• Human-Machine Interface
• Description of a Typical Dispensing Process
• Dispensing System Startup and Shutdown Procedures
• Operation of Dispensing System Controls
• Operating Fluid Heaters
• Operating Heater Tooling
• Running Production
• Consumables
 NOTE In this section, typical Axiom X-1000 configurations are considered. However,
operational details may vary with the configuration of your system.
4.2 Theory of Operation
4.2.1 Basic System Description
The Axiom X-1000 Dispensing System consists of two interdependent machines whose motions are
coordinated by computerized electronics using Fluidmove dispensing software. The machines are
mounted on a chassis that provides stability and fixes their relative position.
The first machine, consisting of a positioning system and dispensing head, is a three axis (X, Y, Z) robot
mounted on an overhead gantry. It is used to carry a fluid dispensing valve and position it at a precise
location over the workpiece in the Dispense Station. The positioning system uses mechanical cables to
deliver fast, smooth, and repeatable XYZ movements. The dispensing head of the robot typically carries
the following specialized components needed to dispense fluids and to promote dispensing accuracy:
• Lighting for the Camera
• Up to two dispensing valves
• A Z-axis motor and a rack and pinion drive
• A Controller that provides local control for the dispensing head components
• A dual-action bracket if there are two Valves mounted on the dispensing head