Robot Performance Analysis &Testing

In today’s world of Flexible automation, end-users must be able to rely on the performance of their robot when executing various programs and applications.  The ISO 9283 International Standards and the RIA 15.05 Standard depict the performance criteria and related testing methods to determine performance characteristics of manipulating industrial robots.  Performing any of the ISO tests requires the use of a highly accurate measurement system, such as Dynalog’s CompuGauge system.  The information gathered from these tests are used to measure, visualize, and analyze the static and dynamic performance of a robot and can be used to determine a robot’s accuracy, repeatability, exchangeability, speed, cornering, warm-up drift, etc.  The information obtained can be very beneficial in helping to reduce costs and increase productivity.   If you are purchasing new robots, this method is useful to compare the performance between several robots and thus help to determine which robot is most appropriate for your particular application.  You may also want to test currently used robots; testing robots annually during down times can be a proactive way to predict problems before they require major maintenance.

Remember… when comparing test results from one robot to another, it is important that the tests are performed under the same conditions, and that the reports are prepared in the same format.  Even the temperature can be a factor when comparing test results.  If the factors change, comparisons can be difficult.

Note: You can obtain more information regarding ISO 9283 International Standards by clicking on the following link to the ISO home page. www.iso.org

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