"There's been a movement in the industry to start automating man-made products," explains Robert Little, CEO of ATI Industrial Automation. "In order for them to do that, they need robots. In order for those robots to be completely successful, they need force sensing feedback."
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To tackle this challenge, ATI developed a new, low-cost, high-precision Force/Torque Sensor: the Axia80. Like all of ATI’s Force/Torque Sensors, the Axia80 measures all six components of force and torque. The monolithic instrumented transducer also features silicon strain gages that reduce noise, enable high stiffness, and provide overload protection five to twenty times over the sensing range. The Axia80 is programmed with two different calibrations; the default calibration allows for a large sensing range during high-speed moves or while applying high force. The smaller calibration suits more delicate processes that require higher resolution and accuracy.
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All the electronics are built into the transducer body, and the sensor connects directly to the robot controller. This keeps the unit’s cost down and footprint smaller, without sacrificing accuracy, resolution, or robustness. The Axia80 communicates through EtherCAT, Ethernet, or Serial/USB and is ideal for robotic assembly, grinding, and polishing applications.
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To support a broad range of applications, the Axia80 Force/Torque Sensor is available in three different load ranges. The M8, M20, and M50 models have the same compact and lightweight dimensions and are named for their maximum torque ranges of 8Nm, 20Nm, and 50Nm respectively.
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Click here to view our Axia80 Model Webpage.
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Click here for more information about our Force/Torque Sensors.
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