What do the six axes of a six-axis robot do?

In production, industrial robots generally need to be equipped with peripheral equipment in addition to their own performance characteristics, such as a rotary table for rotating the workpiece, a mobile table for moving the workpiece, and so on. The motion and position control of these peripherals needs to be compatible with industrial robots and requires corresponding precision. Generally, the robot motion shaft can be divided into robot shaft, base shaft and tooling shaft according to its function, and the base shaft and tooling shaft are collectively referred to as the external shaft.

Six-axis industrial robot is a 6-joint industrial robot commonly used in actual production, six-axis robotic arm, six-joint manipulator, six-axis robotic arm, robot arm, etc., are its names, industrial robots generally refer to four-axis, five-axis, six-axis manipulators. The joint structure of each robot will be different. Let's explain what the six-axis robot is. What are the six axes and what are their functions?

Primary shaft

The body rotation shaft, which is the part connected to the base, is the axis of the industrial robot with a large load, which can rotate around and around, similar to the action mode of the mill, which carries the weight of the entire robot and the large swing of the left and right horizontal robot.

Shaft of second order

The front and back swing axis of the main arm is the core connection position of the robot parts, which is an important axis for controlling the front and back swing and expansion of the robot.

Third axis

The three-axis is an axis that controls the front and back swing of the robot. The action function of the three-axis and the two-axis is similar, and it is also the function of controlling the robot's loading and unloading swing. The action of the three-axis position is relatively small, but this is also the basis for the arm length of the six-axis robot.

Fourth axis

It is the part of the circular tube axis position above the industrial robot, which can be freely rotated, that is, the rotation of a cylinder is only limited by a cable inside, and the four axes are an axis that controls the upper arm part of 180° free rotation, which is equivalent to the human forearm.

Fifth axis

The fifth axis is very important, when you almost adjust the position, you have to accurately position the product, it is necessary to use the fifth axis, this position is quite the wrist joint in the human arm, can move up and down a small amplitude, is the product can make the product or fixed tools to flip the action.

Sixth axis

The end rotation axis is the joint in the rear for fine tuning position; After you position the fifth axis on the product, some minor changes are needed to use the sixth axis, which is equivalent to a turntable that can rotate 360 degrees horizontally. Can be more accurate to locate the product.