Robotic Arms load

Lynxmotion Robot Arms
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Hi!
In order to chose a robot they quantify the load in the datasheet but is that enough to choose a robot? Is it just the weight of the milling head (in my case)
that is necessary? I’m still novice in this domain, but I’d think that there is the stress during the milling that I have to consider (which differs with the used material)

Thanks in advance

2

Can you tell us a bit more about your application and what you are looking for? You indicate “milling head” which would seem to indicate a CNC machine, butthe title is “robotic arm”.

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Hi,

Thanks for the reply, in fact I have to choose a robot (arms robot like the ones ABB or KUKA do). This robot will be used for milling
so I have to find a milling head that will be attached to it (your post makes me doubt about this part). In the datasheet of robotic arms, they give the load that can be supported
and I’d like to know if it was enough to only consider the weight of the milling head.

Thanks!

4

Do you have any particular robot arms in mind?
You would need to factor in the weight of the milling head, but also the forces it would be subjected to.

5

The one I’ve first chosen was the ABB IRB 6660 (but with his possible load of 205kg I think I’ve overestimate my need, so I’ll find a smaller one
when I’ll know more about the factor and the force you told me about!). It will be used mainly with polycarbonate material.

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You might want to contact that manufacturer to see if they have experience adding milling end effectors and provide you with some guidance.