More usable payload
Lower tooling weight leaves more of the robot payload available for the workpiece. This can make existing equipment more useful.
Application & Value
CFRP Lightweight Gripper
Less tool weight for precise handling and more usable robot payload.
Challenge
A robot gripper must hold components securely and position them repeatably. Its own weight uses part of the robot’s payload capacity. Deflection and residual vibration can further limit the process.
Solution approach
A lightweight composite frame carries the clamps and component locators. The structure combines low mass with high stiffness, while local connections transfer forces into the frame. Tool and robot are considered together so that lower weight benefits the handling process.
The benefits
Stable positioning
A stiff frame limits deformation between locating points and supports repeatable joining and handling operations.
Potential for shorter cycles
Lower moving mass and shorter settling times can reduce handling time. Throughput increases when these times constrain the process.
What could this mean for your product?
In automated motion, the weight of the complete tool matters. A lighter supporting structure can make better use of existing robot capacity. For other fixtures, structural weight, accuracy and the motion sequence should therefore be considered together.
Value Drivers
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