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Direct drives deliver speed

May 22, 2008
Yamaha Robotics increased the speed of its YK600XGH Scara robot. The YK600XGH Scara robot, from Yamaha Robotics (www.yamaharobotics.com) now moves a lot faster. Direct drives on all its axes increase maximum operation ...
Yamaha Robotics increased the speed of its YK600XGH Scara robot.

The YK600XGH Scara robot, from Yamaha Robotics (www.yamaharobotics.com) now moves a lot faster. Direct drives on all its axes increase maximum operation speeds 27 percent in X and Y axes, 26 percent in Z axis — for 200-mm (7.87 in.) stroke — and 41 percent in the R axis over its predecessor model.

The unit weighs 48 kg (105.82 lb) with a 200-mm (7.87 in.) Z axis or 50 kg (110.23 lb) with a 400-mm (15.75 in.) Z axis, and it maintains a payload of 20 kg (44.1 lb).

The robot’s lightweight and compact design provides implementation flexibility. Less weight and a motor shorter in overall length make the unit the shortest in height in its class. It also positions to an XY accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm (0.0007874 in.).