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Robot Preventative Maintenance PM checks and good practice

(always reference the manuals that come with your robot)

Robot PM Checks or actions to perform
Back up Software (both image and separated files if possible)
Clean limit switches and check for free movement 
Replace robot batteries 1/year  
Replace RAM B/U batteries 1/year 
Clear alarms and check cycle power after replacing batteries
Clean controller cooling fans, check operation
Check fans on drives are running in controller cabinet
Check fans exchanging outside air into controller
Replace controller air intake filter
Control connections
Robot cables for damage or wear
Robot cable connections 
Incoming voltage
Mechanical hardware for looseness (end of arm tooling, robot base, fixtures, etc.)
Axis following error
Axis brake functionality
Axis vibration- hold hand on axis casting and jog robot in slow and fast speed
Axis repeatability and backlash
Check belts if used for some of the axis

Robot Grease and oil replacement
(Use recommended grease!!! Or Serious damage will occur)
Be sure to burp the grease out by moving the robot after pumping through
If using a pneumatic or electrical grease gun. Make sure the output pressure is within
Robot manufacturers recommendations
Move robot to proper position to check oil levels (some models)
Axis 1 reducer 
Axis 2 reducer 
Axis 3 reducer 
Axis 4 reducer 
Axis 5 reducer 
Axis 6 reducer 
Axis 7 reducer 

Gripper type end of arm tooling
Check end of arm tooling for loose bolts
Check air regulator set properly
Clean valving
Clean air exhaust mufflers
Check air pressure settings
Check flow controls if used
Check for damaged air lines
Check for damaged seals or clean if robot changes tools
Check electrical connections and wiring for damage

Vacuum type end of arm tooling
Check air vacuum line filter
Clean valving
Clean air exhaust mufflers
Check air pressure settings
Check for damaged air lines
Check for damaged seals or clean if robot changes tools
Check electrical connections and wiring for damage

Rotary motion type end of arm tooling
Check rotary tool turns freely
Check flow controls if used
Check regulator pressure if air powered
Check for damaged air lines
Check for damaged seals or clean if robot changes tools
Check electrical connections and wiring for damage
 

If equipped with linear rails
Check CAM followers
Check linear guides for wear or spalling
Grease Linear guides if required (Do not over grease!!view manufacturers recommendations)
Clean limit switches to see if they actuate freely

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