Mistake 3: Underestimate the management of cables

As simple as it seems, or perhaps because it seems too simple, cable management is often overloaded. However, optimizing access to the cables or peripherals of the tools at the end of the arm is very important for the movement of the robotic device. A lack of estimation of potential problems will cause the robot to take other actions to avoid cable entanglement and pressure. Also, assuming that the dynamic cable is not used or the pressure on the cable is reduced may result in damage to the wire and downtime.

The robot end-effector currently used is generally gas-driven or electrically driven, and it is inevitable that there will be a corresponding gas pipe or cable connection. Most industrial robots have gas and electrical circuits that go outside, so pay attention to the time of robot motion control; There is also an industrial robot whose air and electrical circuits are built-in, which is convenient, and only the relative motion of the arm and the end effector can be considered.

Myth 4: Problems to consider before choosing a robot

After considering the application of each scenario, when the system is installed, you can determine whether the application is what you need and avoid serious overload caused by possible errors.

There is also the robot’s work schedule is also one of the issues to consider. The determination of travel can not only determine whether the requirements can be met according to the travel of the robot’s technical parameters, but should take into account whether the robot’s movement trajectory can reach the required travel after the installation of the end effector. This is one of the key reasons to stop the simulation.

In different environments, there will be customized industrial robots, such as the spraying industry needs industrial robots with explosion-proof capabilities, which is different from standard robots, and the use of clean rooms. As well as the reliability of the robot and its defect rate, the power consumption and so on are all issues that must be considered when choosing.

Myth # 5: Misconceptions about accuracy and repeatability

An accurate machine is repeatable, but a repeatable machine is not necessarily accurate. Repeatability means that the robot reciprocates precisely in a given position according to a regular working path.

Accuracy is shown by the precise movement of the work path to a calculated point. In the handling action, the robot is calculated to move to some fixed positions, using the precise performance of the robot. The accuracy is directly related to the mechanical endurance and the accuracy of the robot arm.

Accuracy has a great relationship with the mechanical accuracy of the robot arm, the higher the accuracy, in order to ensure the accurate high speed, the robot reducer is an important key structure to ensure the accuracy of the robot.

Misconception 6: Choosing a robot system depends only on the merits of the control system

Most robot manufacturers are probably thinking more about the controller of the robot than the mechanical properties. But assuming that once the robot is configured, uptime is largely dependent on the durability of the machine. Poor robot performance is likely not due to poor controller and electronic equipment, but due to poor mechanical properties.

The choice of a robotic system is usually based on the user’s knowledge of the controller and software. Assuming that the robot also has excellent mechanical properties in this regard, then this will be a very competitive advantage. On the contrary, assuming that the robot needs to be stopped from time to time for maintenance after installation, the time-saving advantage will be consumed.

The mechanical part is the key to ensure the performance of industrial robots in the first place, and the accuracy, speed and durability are greatly related to the mechanical part. The structure of the robot is relatively simple, generally the motor and the reducer, if the selected robot often needs to repair the reducer part, or other mechanical structures, it is very difficult.