Can you do pressing FORCE with Yamaha SCARA robots?

Can you do pressing applications with SCARA robots? Let me show you an example of a 5 lb press application with a customer specification of +/- 1 lb. ➡️ The Yamaha YK400XE can exert up to 30 pounds (15 KG) of force in the Z-axis quill. ➡️ You can scale the force from 100% down to 10% of motor torque. ➡️ Each 1% increment in torque is equal to roughly 0.3 To 0.4 pounds on this SCARA model. (Yamaha YK400-XE Economy SCARA) ➡️ https://www.yrginc.com/products/details/?product=economy-scara What about fine adjustments for most accurate measuring? ➡️ For gram-level precision or high repeatability, we recommend using an analog transducer or LVDT and NOT THE SCARA robot. Think of it like this: ➡️ SCARAs are great for moderate force applications ➡️ Transducers are your go-to for ultra-fine control Want the best repeatability for a YK400-XE Yamaha SCARA? ➡️ Run the robot at 20% robot speed. ➡️ Applying about 11% torque yielded the most consistent results for 5 lbs. "So yes and no, you can do force applications with SCARAS." "To get the most repeatable force in this application, we're running it at a slower rate." ➡️ Speed isn’t everything; consistency matters more So, what are your thoughts? ➡️ Have you used SCARA robots for torque applications? ➡️ What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Share Your Experiences In The Comments Below!