Deep Hole Drilling for Robotics and Automation Components
Robotics and automation equipment demand lightweight, stiff components that move quickly and position accurately. Deep hole drilling plays a role in reducing weight, routing cables, and creating fluid passages in robotic arms and end effectors. I have drilled components for industrial robots, collaborative robots, and custom automation cells. The materials are shifting from steel to aluminum and composites as robot speeds increase. The lightweight design approach has parallels in aerospace deep hole drilling where every gram of weight reduction matters. ...