Why carbon fibre can form an essential in robotic arms?

The material selection of the industrial robot arm structure directly affectsthe overall function of the robot . This is the starting point for the selection of the original material of the industrial robot , it is also the starting point for the selection of materials when the industrial robot is lightweight improved. The basic requirements for the selection of industrial robot materials include: high strength, large elastic modulus, light weight, large damping. In addition, the perspective of the market competitiveness of industrial robots, the price of the selected materials should be appropriate.

      The above requirements for the selection of materials for industrial robots are an ideal state. In actual situations, some requirements may be contradictory to each other. Therefore, the selection of materials for lightweight tasks must be based on the special circumstances of industrial robots, seeking a balance between various requirements selecting materials.

Selecting suitable materials for manufacturing robot upper arms a wide range of databases is a task that requires comprehensive consideration of many factors. Generally, the following criteria need to be considered:

The first consideration is the use function of the materials selected for industrial robots. The first consideration in material selection is the use function. The use function of parts includes the physical function, chemical function mechanical function that the material should have when the robot is in operation. The use functions of parts with different functions of industrial robots are different.

      Secondly, based on economic considerations, when selecting parts materials for industrial robot manipulators , under the premise of ensuring the functional performance of robot parts, relatively low-priced materials should be selected as much as possible to ensure the total cost of the robot parts production process is low enhance the competitiveness of robots in the market. This is especially important for the mass production of robots has always been an important principle in the design of industrial robots .

      In addition, the cost of repairing the robot arm during its later use should also be considered. Taking various factors into consideration, the comprehensive economic benefits of the robot can be maximized.

The common materials used for the mechanical arms, bases other parts of industrial robot structures are steel, cast iron aluminum alloy. In order to achieve the goals of light weight strong load-bearing capacity, large enough working space, improving the dynamic characteristics of the robot, reducing the robot's motion inertia, among the new materials that can replace steel, carbon fiber composite materials have become an important direction for the lightweight development of industrial robots with their superior functions.

    At present, many industrial robot manipulators have a significant demand for weight reduction. other perspectives, weight reduction is also a very necessary link. The application of carbon fiber composite materials in robot arm products has a significant weight reduction effect maintains excellent performance. I believe that with the continuous maturity of carbon fiber technology, the application of carbon fiber in robot arms will become more more extensive.