Robotic End Effector Library for Yaskawa GP Series

14 custom end effectors for Yaskawa GP4 to GP180 robots: grippers, vacuum heads, magnetic tools, compliant grinders, zero-point clamps and sensor enclosures.

Client

Timeline

Service

Design

Industry

Industrial Automation

Services provided

End effector concept and 3D CAD
Pneumatic architecture (AirTAC grippers, cylinders, valves)
ISO 9409-1 flange interfaces and quick-change (FHS)
DFM for CNC-machined aluminium
Renders and technical datasheets

01 · The challenge

Problem statement

Automation cells need many different robot hands, from heavy castings to fragile parts, grinding and inspection, and each one has to fit the robot, the payload and the cycle time while staying easy to maintain.

02 · The work

Robotic End Effector Library for Yaskawa GP Series

Highlights from the library:

Concentric clamping: Y-shaped dual circular, 90° 3-finger (medium and heavy duty, up to 180 kg) and long-reach dual 3-jaw grippers
Vacuum handling: quad-cup spring-loaded and 6-cup pattern transfer heads
Magnetic tools: 180° dual-opposed gripper and 10-point press-fit tool
Compliant finishing: linear compliance grinder holder and Y-shaped dual rotary grinding tool
Special tools: zero-point clamping, hot forging and mould-tending, bolt and O-ring insertion, soft-actuator gripper, compliance module and retractable laser-profiler enclosure

03 · The result

Final outcome

A library of 14 end effectors for Yaskawa Motoman GP4, GP5, GP12, GP25 and GP180 robots, with load ratings from 4 kg up to 180 kg. All share CNC-machined Al6061-T6 structures, ISO 9409-1 flanges, a standard AirTAC pneumatic architecture with 4V210-08 manifolds, internal cable and airline routing, and integrated sensing, including Keyence 2D/3D profiler integration.

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