{"id":2440,"date":"2019-11-28T07:16:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/?p=2440"},"modified":"2024-11-05T04:26:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:26:46","slug":"industrial-robot-reach-charts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/industrial-robot-reach-charts\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the Best Reach for an Industrial Robot?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A robot&#8217;s &#8220;reach&#8221; will determine many other factors, e.g.: your workpiece size, the need for external axes, and more. But what&#8217;s the best reach for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say that you&#8217;ve got a task you want to automate. You know that you want to use an industrial robot but you&#8217;re not sure which brand or model is the best for you. How do you choose between the many different models on the market?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have <a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a directory<\/a> of hundreds of robot models from dozens of brands. We often need to select an appropriate model for client projects or just for making a tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do we select between all the different robots?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first properties we&#8217;ll look at when choosing a robot is its &#8220;reach.&#8221; This fundamental robot property affects almost every other aspect of the application design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the robot&#8217;s reach will determine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How big your workpiece can be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/auxiliary-axes-offline-programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whether or not you need to use an external axis.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where you can position the robot on your workfloor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And all the other decisions after these\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what is a robot&#8217;s reach and how do you determine the best one? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.rdkwrap\n{\n    width: 170%;\n    height: 540px;\n    padding: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n.rdkframe\n{\n    width: 1160px;\n    height: 900px;\n    border: 0;\n\n    -ms-transform: scale(0.6);\n    -moz-transform: scale(0.6);\n    -o-transform: scale(0.6);\n    -webkit-transform: scale(0.6);\n    transform: scale(0.6);\n\n    -ms-transform-origin: 0 0;\n    -moz-transform-origin: 0 0;\n    -o-transform-origin: 0 0;\n    -webkit-transform-origin: 0 0;\n    transform-origin: 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"rdkwrap\">\n<iframe class=\"rdkframe\" src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">full page interactive app here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Robot&#8217;s Reach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, the robot&#8217;s &#8220;reach&#8221; is a measure of how far the robotic arm can reach when it&#8217;s completely outstretched. In other words, it defines the limits of the robot&#8217;s workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the reach is only a rough measure of the robot&#8217;s workspace. It is very common for a robot to have more reach in one direction than another, which isn&#8217;t reflected in the parameter. However, the reach does give us a general idea of the size of the robot and its kinematic capabilities. This is why it is a useful first parameter to use when picking a robot model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reach is determined by various physical factors about the robot, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The length of its links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The overall size of the robot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The range of the joints (joints with low movement range can have low reach even if the robot is large).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Robots Have the Biggest and Smallest Reach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to pick a reach value that suits the needs of your task, you first need to know the upper and lower limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, there was a reasonably small variation between the sizes of industrial robots. These days, however, there is a massive range. You can now find robots that are so small they can fit on the palm of your hand and robots so big that they can lift up a 1.5-ton car. Hundreds of robot models are in <a name=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/library\" class=\"mce-item-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/library\" target=\"_blank\">our Robot Library<\/a> for use with RoboDK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Smalles-Robot-Arm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Smalles-Robot-Arm.png 902w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Smalles-Robot-Arm-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Smalles-Robot-Arm-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biggest Reach: Fanuc M-2000iA\/1700L<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest robot (at the time of writing) in our Library is the giant <a name=\"https:\/\/www.fanuc.eu\/uk\/en\/robots\/robot-filter-page\/m-2000-series\/m-2000ia-1700l\" class=\"mce-item-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fanuc.eu\/uk\/en\/robots\/robot-filter-page\/m-2000-series\/m-2000ia-1700l\" target=\"_blank\">M-2000iA from Fanuc<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its properties are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach: 4683 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payload: 1700 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 12500 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeatability: 0.270 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At over 4 meters and 12 tons, this robot at the largest end of the scale is best suited to huge tasks involving very heavy, large payloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smallest Reach: Mecademic Meca 500 R3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smallest robot (at the time of writing) in our Library is the tiny <a name=\"https:\/\/www.mecademic.com\/products\/Meca500-small-robot-arm\" class=\"mce-item-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mecademic.com\/products\/meca500-industrial-robot-arm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meca 500 from Mecademic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its properties are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach: 330 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payload: 0.5 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 4.5 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeatability: 0.005 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the smallest end of the scale, with a reach of only a few hundred millimeters, this tiny robot is targeted at desktop applications. This small size also allows it to be very precise \u2014 it has the lowest repeatability value for a 6 DoF robot at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out Our Industrial Robot Reach Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" class=\"mce-item-anchor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\">We have an interactive tool that shows &#8220;Industrial Robot Arms by Reach.&#8221;<\/a> With it, you can quickly jump to the reach that is most suitable for your task from a selection of all the robots in our library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdkwrap\">\n<iframe class=\"rdkframe\" src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-charts\/\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Steps for Picking the Best Reach for Your Task<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the many options for robot models, what&#8217;s the best way to decide which reach is most suitable for your task?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a 5-step selection process that you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Determine the Task Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, look at the task that you want to automate and clearly outline what is required to carry it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide the layout of the robotic cell and work out which route your products will take through it. From this information, you can then start to get an idea about the properties that are required to achieve the task with a robot, including its required reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Pick the Important Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all robot specifications will be important for your task. For example, pick-and-place tasks generally don&#8217;t require high precision so the robot&#8217;s repeatability is not so important. If space is limited or workpieces are large, the size of the robot (reflected in its reach) will be vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Look for a Suitable Robot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Determine rough values for the robot&#8217;s key specifications as needed for the task (i.e. reach, payload, weight, and repeatability) and list them in order of importance. Then, pick a robot with the required reach by using our <a target=\"_blank\" name=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reach Tool.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the reach required for your task is not going to be exactly the same as the robot&#8217;s reach. It&#8217;s almost always a good strategy to have a robot with more reach than you need because many robots are less dextrous at the edges of their workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Find Similar Robots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have found a suitable robot, look at robots with similar specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways you can do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use our interactive <a name=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/industrial-robots-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robot Comparison Chart<\/a> to compare different properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the filters in our <a name=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robot Library<\/a> to find robots with similar properties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Compare and Decide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will probably end up with a few robots which are suitable for your task. A good way to compare them is to try them out inside RoboDK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a virtual mock-up of your task and test a few different robots. You should soon start to get a feel for which robot suits the needs of your task the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Industrial Robot Arms - Chart by Reach\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/41h3IX2FZ54?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Any questions about a robot&#8217;s reach? <strong>Tell us in the comments below or join the discussion on <\/strong><\/em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/robodk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robodkinc\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/robodkinc\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Facebook,<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robodkinc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> or in <\/strong><\/em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>the RoboDK Forum<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A robot&#8217;s &#8220;reach&#8221; will determine many other factors, e.g.: your workpiece size, the need for external axes, and more. 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