While a standard six-axis robot can be adapted for painting, manufacturers must understand the limitations compared to a dedicated Application-Specific Paint Robot.
Feature | General Industrial Robot (Adapted) | Dedicated Paint Robot (Optimized) |
Material Handling | Standard electrics, often not explosion-proof. | ATEX/Class 1 Division 1 certified (Explosion-proof components). |
Hollow Wrist | Often external cabling, increasing drag and contamination risk. | Internal fluid/air lines (hollow wrist) for cleanliness and agility. |
Motion Control | Optimized for general tasks (welding, handling). | Optimized for fluid dynamics, ensuring constant tool speed and precise velocity transitions. |
Usability/Teaching | Requires complex pendant programming. | Often features Drag-and-Teach or Zero-Programming. |
Choosing an Automatic Spraying Robot optimized for painting guarantees safety, maximizes fluid transfer efficiency, and ensures the robot’s motion precisely supports the fluid application requirements—factors critical for achieving a perfect final product.