18 Questions
What type of drive is suitable for applications with simple movements?
Electric drive
What is the main advantage of pneumatic drive?
It is more economical
What type of robot is suitable for machine tool servicing?
Cylindrical robot
What type of drive is suitable for applications with heavy shock loads?
Hydraulic drive
What is the main advantage of SCARA robots?
Selective compliance in assembly automation
What type of robot is suitable for spray painting and arc welding?
Jointed arm robot
What is the main feature of Delta robots?
High speed operation
What type of drive is used in Delta robots?
Electric drive
What is the main application of SCARA robots?
Assembly automation
What is a characteristic of Cartesian robots?
They are typically used for assembly and palletising.
Why is electric drive suitable for most applications?
Because it is relatively quiet and economical.
What is a suitable application for cylindrical robots?
Machine tool servicing.
What type of drive is suitable for applications with shock loads?
Hydraulic drive.
What is the main feature of the Delta robot design?
Its suitability for high-speed operations.
What is unique about the SCARA robot?
Its design for assembly automation.
What type of drive is suitable for applications with simple movements?
Pneumatic drive.
What is the gripper of a Delta robot suspended from?
An electric drive system located above the work area.
What is the main advantage of electric drive?
It is relatively quiet and economical.
Study Notes
- Cartesian robots are suitable for applications such as assembly, injection moulding tool unloading, and palletising due to their simple movements.
- Electric drive is recommended for most Cartesian robot applications as it is quiet and economical, while pneumatic drive is suitable for very simple tasks due to its low cost.
- Cylindrical robots are ideal for machine tool servicing due to their long reach and small footprint, and electric drive is suitable for these applications since no shock loads are expected.
- Jointed arm horizontal axes (revolute) robots are flexible and suitable for a range of applications, including spray painting and arc welding, with electric drive being the preferred choice except in cases where heavy shock loads are expected.
- SCARA robots are designed for assembly automation and operate on the horizontal plane, typically using electric drive with the option of a vertical non-servo pneumatic axis or an electrical vertical axis for varied component heights.
- Delta robots are ideal for high-speed, lightweight, pick and place operations, such as small cake picking in a large bakery, with the gripper suspended from an electric drive system and supported by three or four parallelogram arms.
Learn about the different types of robot arms, their applications, and the suitable drives for each. From Cartesian to Cylindrical, understand the uses and benefits of each.
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