Knowing When To Choose Custom End-of-Arm Tooling

摘要

Robotic cells for material handling, packaging, and automation applications all have one thing in common: the robot is only as good as its end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Robotic EOAT can range from a simple vacuum cup tool to sophisticated assemblies with multiple actuators. An EOAT tends to be specific to an application, although not every application requires a custom EOAT. Given the wide variety of standard modular EOAT components currently on the market, some simpler applications may be handled cost-effectively by assembling an EOAT from standard parts or have a custom EOAT designed and built is not a simple one to answer but can depend upon available resources and skill level.