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Chapter 7 FXYX
1 Installation
WARNING
Always turn the controller power OFF before installing the robot. Serious
accidents might occur if the robot starts to operate during installation.
To install the FXYX robot, tap holes into the installation base and secure the
robot to the base with M6 bolts from the inside of the robot.
1-1 Installation bolt types
• Use the following type of installation bolt.
Hexagon socket head cap screw M6 Strength 8.8T
1-2 Installation bolt nominal length
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CAUTION
Do not use washers or spring washers with the tightening bolt.
The bolt head could interfere with the linear guide’s bearings and be damaged.
If the installation base is made of steel, secure 1D or more (6mm or more for M6)
for the screw fitting length. When using aluminum, secure 1.5D or more (9mm or
more for M6). The frame thickness is 24mm. (Refer to Fig. 7-1.)
Recommended nominal length 35mm or more
24
Fig. 7-1
1-3 Tightening torque
• The accurate tightening torque will differ according to the seating face fric-
tional coefficient and the female screw material, etc. The following tightening
torque is recommended as a guide.
Recommended torque
9.8N·m to 12.7N·m (100kgf·cm to 130kgf·cm)