Slim and agile, with human-like flexibility of movement, the
dual-arm SDA10 robot is slimmer, stronger and has significantly faster
acceleration than the previous DIA10 model. With a shorter link distance
between the P-point and flange, the SDA10 provides flexible tool motion
and a higher load carrying capacity. Its arms are set forward to
maximize work envelope. This design makes the robot suited for assembly,
part transfer, machine tending, packaging, and other handling tasks that
could only be done by people. It features 15 axes of motion--seven axes
per arm, plus a single axis for base rotation. Internally routed cables
and hoses reduce interference and maintenance, and make programming
easier. Its actuator-based design means that the motor, encoder,
reducer, and brake for each robot axis are combined in one package that
is smaller than a traditional AC servo motor drive. Advantages include a
slim arm profile, lightweight robot body, and high wrist moment and
inertia ratings. The robot features a 22.1 lb payload per arm, a
77.6" horizontal reach, and a 56.7" vertical reach per arm,
with a repeatability of 0.004". Both robot arms can work together
on one task to double the payload or handle heavy, unwieldy parts,
trays, or pallets. The two manipulators can perform independent
operations at the same time. A dual-arm robot can hold a part with one
arm while one arm while performing operations on the part with the other
arm, and can also transfer a part from one of its arms to the other with
no need to set the part down. The robot is controlled by the NX100 robot
controller that features PC architecture, Windows CE programming
pendant, and INFORM III programming language.
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