What are the specifications of industrial robotic arms?


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2023-03-07

The specification parameters of an industrial robotic arm are the specific indicators that describe its specifications and performance, typically encompassing the following aspects: (1) Payload (also known as arm force): The rated gripping force or rated load, expressed in Newtons (N); when necessary, specify the payload under a defined motion speed. (2) Number of degrees of freedom and coordinate system: Indicate the total number of degrees of freedom for movements of the body, arm, wrist, etc., and describe the corresponding coordinate system...

What are the specifications of industrial robotic arms?

The specification parameters of an industrial robotic arm are the specific metrics that define its specifications and performance, typically encompassing the following aspects:


(1) Rated gripping force (also referred to as arm force): The rated gripping force, or rated load, is expressed in newtons (N); when necessary, specify the gripping force at a given specified travel speed.
(2) Number of degrees of freedom and coordinate system: How many degrees of freedom does the motion of the body, arm, and wrist collectively have, and please specify the coordinate system.
(3) Positioning methods: fixed mechanical stops, adjustable mechanical stops, limit switches, potentiometers, and various other position‑detection and sensing devices; the number of set positions or the capacity for position information in each degree of freedom; point‑to‑point control or continuous‑trajectory control.
(4) Actuation method: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or mechanical transmission.
(5) Arm motion parameters: the displacement ranges and velocities for extension/retraction, lifting/lowering, lateral translation, slewing, and pitching.
(6) Wrist motion parameters: the range of displacement and velocity for rotation, vertical oscillation, lateral oscillation, and lateral translation.
(7) Finger gripping range (NLM) and grip strength (i.e., clamping force or suction force) (N).
(8) Positioning Accuracy: Positioning setpoint accuracy and repeat positioning accuracy (±mm).
(9) Programming methods and program capacity: including plugboard programming, diode‑matrix plugboard programming, single‑unit programmable process control, multi‑unit control, and teach‑in storage, among others.
(10) Number of received and transmitted messages, and number of interlocking control signals.
(11) Power supply for the control system: electric and pneumatic.
(12) Drive source: for pneumatic systems, the air pressure; for hydraulic systems, the operating pressure, oil pump specifications, and motor power; for electric systems, the motor type and specifications.
(13) Overall dimensions: Length (mm) × Width (mm) × Height (mm).
(14) Weight: Total machine weight (kg).