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MWB
31-01-2010, 18:25
Does anyone know if we are allowed to use another type on pneumatic other than the bimba cylinders and the bimba actuators ?
IndySam
31-01-2010, 18:26
Does anyone know if we are allowed to use another type on pneumatic other than the bimba cylinders and the bimba actuators ?

Yes, start on page 27 of the robot manual.

BTW they aren't pistons they are cylinders
fordchrist675
31-01-2010, 18:28
Does anyone know if we are allowed to use another type on pneumatic other than the bimba cylinders and the bimba actuators ?

What usually is the case is the parts that come in the KOP are whats allowed, check the manual and I would think as long as they meet the same specs and requirements you would be able to use other manufactured parts
MWB
31-01-2010, 18:28
Ok thanks and they can be called either, the outside part is a cylinder and the inside part is a piston.
MWB
31-01-2010, 18:29
http://www.ergo-help.net/pneumatic_cylinders.html

would these be legal?
IndySam
31-01-2010, 19:12
Ok thanks and they can be called either, the outside part is a cylinder and the inside part is a piston.

No they are not call pistons by anyone in industry that I know. A cylinder may have a piston as a part but so do car motors and you don't call them pistons.
MWB
31-01-2010, 19:19
to-ma-to to-mo-to i know mech. engineers that call them plungers even so they have many names but most people know what you are talking about
sanddrag
31-01-2010, 19:38
A cylinder may have a piston as a part but so do car motors and you don't call them pistons.*car engines :)