Dual-Arm Robots Offer Speed, Application Flexibility

Motoman Slim Dual Arm (SDA-series) robots are designed to provide the reach, payload, speed, performance and flexibility required to perform a variety of assembly, handling, machine tending, packaging and part transfer applications that formerly could only be done by people, according to the company. SDA-series robots feature 15 axes of motion (7 axes per arm, plus a single axis for base rotation). Internally routed cables and hoses reduce interference and maintenance, and also make programming easier.

Both robot arms can work together on one task to double the payload or handle heavy, unwieldy parts, trays or pallets. It can also lift much more than its payload capacity when using a jib crane or other lift assist device.

"The ability to use dual independent arms to process parts reduces the need for expensive custom fixturing and allows end-of-arm tooling to be simple and less costly," said a company spokesperson. SDA-series dual-arm robots can hold a part with one arm while performing operations on the part with the other arm. Parts can be turned over by a simple hand-to-hand transfer with no need to set the part down, or add additional hardware.

SDA5F SDA5D features:

• Axes: 15
• Payload: 5 kg (11 lbs.)
• Horizontal reach: 845 mm (33.3")
• Vertical reach: 1,118 mm (44")
• Repeatability: +/- 0.06 mm (0.003")

SDA10F SDA10D features:

• Axes: 15
• Payload: 10 kg (22.1 lbs.)
• Horizontal reach: 720 mm (28.3")
• Vertical reach: 1,440 mm (56.7")
• Repeatability: +/- 0.1 mm (0.004")

SDA20F SDA20D features:

• Axes: 15
• Payload: 20 kg (44.1 lbs.)
• Horizontal reach: 910 mm (35.8")
• Vertical reach: 1,820 mm (71.7")
• Repeatability: +/- 0.1 mm (0.004").

"The actuator-based design of the SDA-series robots means that the motor, encoder, reducer and brake for each robot axis are combined in one lightweight yet powerful package that is significantly smaller than a traditional AC servo motor drive," said the spokesperson. "Advantages include a slim arm profile, lightweight robot body and high wrist moment and inertia ratings attractive to service and entertainment applications."

SDA-series robots are available with the new FS100 controller or the DX100 controller. According to the company, the FS100 is Yaskawa Motoman's compact, powerful and open controller that is designed for small parts handling and assembly applications.

For more information contact:

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Motoman Robotics Division

100 Automation Way

Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-847-6200

www.motoman.com