Robot Arms.

Robot arms are the most versatile of all the robot types.

This photo shows an ABB robotic arm.

Robot arms are generally 6 axis robots as shown above.

 If your process requires a six axis robot then the following is what you must look at when selecting the correct robot to use.

Payload or Weight
To select a machine to suit the task in mind (having determined that 6 axis are required), first take a look at the payload or the weight, that the machine has to handle. This can vary from grams to hundreds of kilograms and decides the basic size of machine that is needed.

Work Envelope
Next, look at the work envelope and ensure that this meets the requirements. The speed of operation, will give us an indication of cycle time.
The majority (if not all) of the robot manufacturers have software programs that can accomplish the sizing of the robot, to suit a defined task, very quickly and accurately.

Repeatability
The repeatability - i.e. how close will the robot repeat a sequence, will also determine its suitability, for a given application.

Controller
The controller will give the possibility of controlling auxiliary items, associated with the robot. The gripper or end effector springs to mind, as an obvious contender to be controlled, in such a fashion. This is referred to as "Remote Input/Output or I/O capability". If the robot in going to be employed in a fairly simple cell, then the built in I/O can control all components, otherwise a separate logic controller, must be used.

For manufacturers of 6 axis robots, try these links:

ABB

Epson

Adept

Kuka

 

 

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Please note that the above listed companies are by no means the only manufacturers, nor the only ones we have used, over the years, but they do make an excellent product, THAT IN THE CORRECT APPLICATION, should give years of trouble free service.

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