What robots are used for assembly?

Assembly suits SCARA, collaborative, 6 axis industrial robots. Examples include epson g6, universal robots ur5e, fanuc m 20id 25.

What payload and reach does assembly need?

Payload is typically 1 to 10 kg with reach around 600 to 1300 mm.

What matters most for assembly?

Force or torque feedback for insertion. Vision-guided part alignment. Quick-change tooling. High positional repeatability.

Application

Assembly

Assembly robots join components together, from press-fit and snap-fit operations to multi-part subassembly builds, using precise motion and often force feedback.

The robot places or inserts one component into another, relying on positional accuracy and, for tight fits, force or torque feedback to confirm the parts have mated correctly without jamming.

Vision guidance helps when incoming parts are not perfectly located, letting the robot adjust its approach rather than requiring hard tooling to present every part in exactly the same spot.

Quick-change tooling supports mixed-model assembly lines, where the same cell handles several product variants and needs to swap end effectors between runs.

Common questions

What robots are used for assembly?: Assembly suits SCARA, collaborative, 6 axis industrial robots. Examples include epson g6, universal robots ur5e, fanuc m 20id 25.
What payload and reach does assembly need?: Payload is typically 1 to 10 kg with reach around 600 to 1300 mm.
What matters most for assembly?: Force or torque feedback for insertion. Vision-guided part alignment. Quick-change tooling. High positional repeatability.