An articulated robot is also called an articulated robotic arm or multi-joint robot. Each joint rotates, similar to a human arm. It is one of the most common industrial robot forms and suits automated mechanical work in many industrial fields.
Classification by construction
1. Five-axis and six-axis articulated robots
These have five or six rotary axes and resemble a human arm.
Applications include loading, unloading, painting, surface treatment, testing, measurement, arc welding, spot welding, packaging, assembly, chip removal machine tools, fixturing, special assembly operations, forging, and casting.
2. Palletizing articulated robots
These have two or four rotary axes, plus a positioning and locking device for the mechanical gripper.
Applications include loading, unloading, packaging, special handling operations, and pallet transport.
3. SCARA robots
SCARA stands for selective compliance assembly robot arm. It has three parallel rotary axes and one linear axis.
Applications include loading, unloading, welding, packaging, fixturing, coating, painting, bonding, encapsulation, special handling operations, and assembly.
Classification by work type
Articulated robots can also be classified by the nature of the work. Common types include handling robots, spot welding robots, arc welding robots, painting robots, and laser cutting robots.
For articulated robot builders, Hansheng Automation machines joint housings, arm links, and mounting parts from customer drawings. Single-piece and small-batch orders are supported.
