What is an End of Arm Tool (EOAT) in a Robot?

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⌚Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - How the end-of-arm tool is powered
02:33 - Mechanical considerations
03:37 - Types of end-of-arm tools
03:46 - 1) Pick and place
04:49 - 2) Spray gun
05:16 - 3) Welding gun
05:35 - 4) Vision inspection camera

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In this video, We will explain the uses of an end-of-arm tool mounted on a 6-axis robot. We will also explain the applications of a 6-axis robot.

Those who are not yet acquainted with 6-axis robots might not know what an end-of-arm tool is. An end-of-arm tool has many other names such as end effector, claw, gripper, robot tool, and others.

Simply put, the object which connects the robot physically to the work being done is an end-of-arm tool. end-of-arm tools come in many shapes and sizes, depending on what work needs to be performed.

The part of the robot that the end-of-arm tool connects to is called the faceplate. Each end-of-arm tool is mechanically connected to the faceplate with some sort of hardware.

It’s a good idea to understand how the end-of-arm tool is connected to the robot and regularly perform service on the robot to verify that the connection hardware is tight.

If for some reason the hardware comes loose, it could cause damage to equipment or even sometimes injure workers.

end-of-arm tools are powered in a few ways:

- Some use electricity to move servos that are a part of the end-of-arm tool. Servo motors can be used to grip parts and move them from one place to another. When a servo motor is located on the end-of-arm tool, it is called an auxiliary axis.

- There are also pneumatic devices on a 6-axis end-of-arm tool, which can grip a part using compressed air. Compressed air is commonly used because it’s relatively inexpensive to purchase and operate.

- However, hydraulics can be used depending on how much pressure is needed to close the part.

Whether a 6-axis robot uses electricity, pneumatics, or hydraulics, it is important to route the cables in such a way that when the robot moves it doesn’t smash, pull, or break the wires and lines that go to the end-of-arm tool.

To safeguard the wires and lines some robots have mounting places placed by the manufacturer to route cables. Some even have hollow spots inside the robot to allow for cables to be run through it.

Most end-of-arm tools are fixed, meaning they are attached with hardware and don’t come off except for maintenance or service. However, there are also changeable end-of-arm tools, which means that depending on the work that needs to be done the end-of-arm tools can be swapped.

We will now explain the different types of end-of-arm tools with their associated applications:

1) Pick and place
Robots, that pick up and place, use a way to grab onto the object or some sort of vacuum device to hold on to the object.

1-1) Pick and place – claw
Pick and place end-of-arm tools can look like a claw that opens and closes. Pick and place robots are used for a variety of applications but they are always moving an object from one place to another.

1-2) Pick and place – foam pad
Pick and place end-of-arm tools can also look like a big foam pad. When the vacuum is engaged, the object is temporarily stuck on the end-of-arm tool until the robot releases the object. These foam end-of-arm tools are used in palletizing applications.

2) Spray gun
These tools allow the robot to coat objects in paint. An example of a spray application is a vehicle that is being sprayed by a robot.

3) Welding gun
This end-of-arm tool allows the robot to weld metal together. The welding gun, like paint robots, can be controlled by discrete I/O so that the weld length can be precisely controlled.

4) Vision inspection camera
This end-of-arm tool can hold a vision inspection camera. This camera is used for quality assurance for parts with critical specifications. Robots can use pick and place and camera inspections together to track the movement of a part on a conveyor.

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