The Scara Robot.

The scara robot can be used for small part assembly.

This photo shows an Adept Scara robot.

SCARA is an acronym for "self compliant assembly robot arm"

The design of the robot arm is such, that any assembly forces are easily absorbed.

These robots are generally 4-axis servo controlled machines, therefore are freely programmable.

They are less expensive, than a 6-axis robot, so if the application allows, it makes financial sense, to use them.

An excellent application for this type of robot is known as "palletizing". Many times it is required to take a part and place it in a storage pallet. In this application, the "pick" point is common and the "place" point is variable, for every cycle. As these robots are freely programmable, a "canned" program is usually available.

This machine can also be used to lightly press parts into position. Different models have various force absorption capabilities - so as always - check that the selected model will do the job.

It is also possible to use this type of robot as an automatic screwdriver, adhesive applicator etc.,etc., The appropriate unit can be attached to the Z-axis.

For manufacturers of Scara robots, try the following links-Epson,

Adept,


 

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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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