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For this example: Let's assume a plastic injection molding process.

Before building an EOAT, these robot questions must be determined. Robot Questions:

1. Robot make and Model ____________________________
2. Payload: __________
3. Attach Mounting plate pattern.
4. Available movement pattern:
   3 -axis ______,  6 -axis ______,  other __________
5. Reach of all axis: __________
6. # of Air, vacuum and electric circuits available:

Check Molding Conditions. Mold Questions:

1. Mold drawings available? ___________
2. Daylight available __________
3. Distance between tie bars __________
4. # of and stroke of ejector pins __________
5. Cycle time in seconds _____________
6. Overhead/side obstructions
7. Temperature of ejected part: _________?C _________?F

After looking at mold conditions answer these questions:

1. How many cavities? __________

2. Does the part eject easily? __________

3. Can vacuum cups remove the part or will mechanical grippers be necessary? __________

4. What type parts surface?
   ______ Smooth ______ textured ______ flat
   ______ curved   ______ painted  ______ coated

End-of-Arm Tool Questions:

1. Will the tool be used on one specific robot and press or many?
2. Does the tool need to be switched quickly and stored?
3. Will the tool be adjustable and reuseable?
4. Is individual part detection needed?
5. Do the parts need to be cut, trimmed, or separated?
6. Can the parts be packaged straight from the press?
7. Do inserts or labels need to be placed in the mold for the next part?

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