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ATI: 6-Axis Force and Torque Sensor (Mini40 Series)
Measure all six components of force and torque in a compact, rugged transducer.
The ATI Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensor system measures all six components of force and torque. The system consists of a transducer, shielded high-flex cable, and intelligent data acquisition system, Ethernet/DeviceNet interface or F/T controller. Force/Torque sensors are used throughout industry for product testing, robotic assembly, grinding and polishing. In research, our sensors are used in robotic surgery, haptics, rehabilitation, neurology and many others applications. Contact ATI for more information.
What is a Six-Axis Force/Torque Transducer? A device that measures the outputting forces and torques from all three Cartesian coordinates (x, y, and z). A six-axis force/torque transducer is also known as a multi-axis force/torque transducer, multi-axis load cell, F/T sensor, or six-axis load cell.
The ATI Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensor system measures all six components of force and torque. It consists of a transducer, interface electronics and cabling. Transducer The compact and rugged monolithic transducer uses silicon strain gages to sense forces. The transducer's silicon strain gages provide high noise immunity and allow high overload protection, which is standard on all models. Built-In Capabilities The Net F/T, DAQ F/T, Controller F/T, and TWE F/T each provide a variety of powerful functions:
Tool transformationstranslate and/or rotate the F/T reference frame.
Demo softwareallows configuration and basic data logging capabilities.
Biasingprovides a convenient way to offset tool weight.
Increased system throughputis possible by reducing the number of axes of output. (Not applicable to the Net F/T or TWE F/T.)
Threshold detectioneases integration into industrial applications (Net F/T and Controller F/T only).
Integral temperature compensationinsures accuracy over a wide temperature range.
Key Features and Benefits
Overload protection:The F/T transducer is extremely rugged and durable. All transducer models can withstand high overload.
High signal-to-noise ratio:provide a signal 75 times stronger than conventional foil gages. This signal is amplified resulting in near-zero noise distortion.
Prompt deliveryof standard F/T models.
Custom F/T transducerscan be designed and built to your specifications.
Application assistanceby experienced engineers.
Mini40 Series
Product Advantages:
The Mini40 has a compact, low-profile design with a through-hole for passage of cables.
Extremely-High Strength: EDM wire-cut from high yield-strength stainless steel. Maximum allowable overload values are 4.2 to 18.9 times rated capacities.
High Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Silicon strain gages provide a signal 75 times stronger than conventional foil gages. This signal is amplified, resulting in near-zero noise distortion.
Industrial Strain Relief Version Available: E-exit version of this transducer is also available and offers resistance to a 10 lb cable pull force.
IP65 and IP68 (10m) Versions Available: The IP65 version of the transducer is protected against water spray. The IP68 version is submersible in fresh water to a depth of 10 meters.
Typical Applications:
Telerobotics
Robotic surgery
Robotic-hand research
Finger-force research