Here, at UsedRobotsTrade, we love to talk about industrial robots – non-stop!

You’ll find us talking about the deployment benefits of robots at factory floors.

You’ll find us talking about the jobs that they can do better than humans.

We talk about the jobs that humans don’t want to do but robots are eager to. And, so on…

But today, we decided to address something new, and yet, very basic. That is – about shop-botting!

What is Shop-Botting?

Shop botting is the search for that perfect industrial robot. Perfect in the context of complying with the needs of a certain application. Perfect in the context of your set procurement budget.

After all, if you are planning to invest in an automation project for the first time, the knowledge of shop botting becomes all too essential when buying an industrial robot for your needs.

Where to start?

The Scope of Application

This is the first thing that you need to know. There are different types of industrial robots available in the market for different types of industrial application.

For example, if you want an industrial robot that can perform the task of picking and placing an object, a SCARA or Delta robot would be perfect fit for the application.

If your industrial application requires a collaborative workforce to oversee the execution phase, then a collaborative robot will serve you best.

The Required Specification in Terms of Payload

Simply put, payload is the maximum load that the industrial robot is supposed to be carrying when performing a task.

It comprises the maximum weight of the object that the robot has to carry and the weight of the robot gripper itself.

Make sure you factor in both variables when calculating the required payload for your industrial robot.

The Required Specification in Terms of Degree of Freedom

Degree of freedom can be defined as the modes and planes, in which an industrial robot can move.

The degree of freedom is dictated by the quantity of axes a robot is designed with. It is always better to buy an industrial robot that has 6 to 7 axes, even if the application requires a much lesser degree of freedom.

This is because an industrial robot with higher degree of freedom can be scaled to perform more complex tasks, where required.

The Required Specification in Terms of Reach

Any industrial application requires the robot to move within a certain radius and cover a certain distance.

This is defined as the reach of an industrial robot or the work envelope of a robot. If the work envelope of your industrial robot does not cover the required range to perform a task, that robot is of no use.

Therefore, when you are buying an industrial robot, always pre-determine the required work envelope specifications.

The Required IP Rating

Finally, you must know the required IP rating, if you want to make sure that the automation technology you are investing in is safe to operate in given conditions.

IP rating is a two-digit code, with the first digit stating the level of protection against ingress of solid objects; the second digit describing the level of protection against ingress of liquids.

Higher the digits, the more robust is the solution.

Ready to Go Shop-Botting?

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