What robots are used for Grinding?

Grinding suits 6 axis industrial robots. Examples include fanuc r 2000ic 165f, abb irb 6700 200, yaskawa motoman gp180.

What payload and reach does Grinding need?

Payload is typically 5 to 35 kg with reach around 1400 to 2000 mm.

What matters most for Grinding?

Rigid arm and mounting structure. Force or torque feedback. Abrasive belt or wheel tool integration. Coolant and dust management.

Application

Grinding

Robotic grinding uses a belt, wheel, or disc tool to remove stock or refine a surface, typically on castings, welds, or forged parts that need heavier material removal than deburring.

The robot presents the part to a stationary grinder or carries a grinding tool against a fixed part, depending on cell layout, working through a programmed path that covers the target surface.

Grinding forces are higher than deburring, so arm rigidity and mounting stability directly affect surface finish consistency, and force or torque feedback helps hold even material removal across an uneven casting.

Coolant and dust management protect both the finish quality and the robot's joints, since abrasive dust is harder on seals and bearings than most other process byproducts.

Related applications

deburring

Common questions

What robots are used for Grinding?: Grinding suits 6 axis industrial robots. Examples include fanuc r 2000ic 165f, abb irb 6700 200, yaskawa motoman gp180.
What payload and reach does Grinding need?: Payload is typically 5 to 35 kg with reach around 1400 to 2000 mm.
What matters most for Grinding?: Rigid arm and mounting structure. Force or torque feedback. Abrasive belt or wheel tool integration. Coolant and dust management.