Entering a foundry, we often see various automated devices operating in an orderly manner. Gantry robots move along the guide rails of beams or gantry frames, handling robots move back and forth along predetermined tracks to transport materials, working with other equipment to complete automated handling, loading and unloading, assembly, and welding processes. Following the production line, we come to the polishing process, where we can also see robots performing polishing and deburring work repeatedly.

Looking closely at the robot end, we can see that some are holding workpieces, while others are holding tools. What are the characteristics of these two methods? Let's explore them together with the Grinding Robot editor.

Handheld tool type polishing robots, as the name suggests, are robots that imitate workers holding polishing tools to polish workpieces. Its advantages lie in its ability to adapt to various complex workpiece shapes and sizes, and it has high flexibility. At the same time, the emergence of handheld tool type polishing robots has reduced the technical requirements for workers, reduced labor intensity, and improved production efficiency.

However, handheld tool type polishing robots also have their limitations. Because the polishing tool needs to be held in the hand, the robot's load capacity is limited, and it cannot handle heavier workpieces. In addition, in some cases where precise control of the polishing path is required, the performance of handheld tool type polishing robots still needs to be improved.

Compared with handheld tool type polishing robots, handheld workpiece type polishing robots have distinctly different characteristics. This type of robot holds the workpiece in its hand and achieves precise polishing of the workpiece through a precise motion control system. Its advantages lie in its ability to precisely control the polishing path and ensure polishing quality, especially suitable for handling heavier workpieces. At the same time, the emergence of handheld workpiece type polishing robots has also reduced the technical requirements for workers, reduced labor intensity, and improved production efficiency.

However, handheld workpiece type polishing robots also have their limitations. Because the workpiece needs to be held in the hand, the robot's load capacity is limited, and it cannot handle oversized workpieces. In addition, in some cases where complex shape polishing of the workpiece is required, the performance of handheld workpiece type polishing robots still needs to be improved.

Both have their unique advantages and limitations. In actual production, the appropriate robot type should be selected according to the specific production needs and workpiece characteristics. With the continuous development of technology, it is believed that these two types of robots will play an even more important role in industrial production.