Shibaura Machine THE600 Review: Specs and Uses of the 600 mm High-Speed SCARA Robot
Updated: 14 hours ago
The Shibaura Machine THE600 is a mid-size SCARA robot for precise assembly and inspection. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The THE600 combines speed with an unusually high payload for a 600 mm SCARA. It carries up to 12 kg, rated 2 kg, and completes the standard cycle in 0.31 s, with a composite speed of 8,000 mm/s. Repeatability is ±0.01 mm in X-Y and Z and ±0.005° on the rotary axis, which is tight for the class. The 31 kg robot runs on the networked TS5000 controller, and options include ceiling mounting, a hollow spline shaft, bellows and camera brackets. Vertical stroke is a modest 210 mm, or 150 mm with the EMS controller.
Shibaura Machine THE600 at a Glance
Arm length: 600 mm (325 + 275 mm)
Max payload: 12 kg (rated 2 kg)
Standard cycle time: 0.31 s
Repeatability: X-Y ±0.01 mm; Z ±0.01 mm; C ±0.005°
Composite speed: 8,000 mm/s
Price: on request
Shibaura Machine THE600 Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Shibaura Machine THE600 |
Manufacturer | Shibaura Machine |
Arm length | 600 mm (325 + 275 mm) |
Max payload | 12 kg (rated 2 kg) |
Standard cycle time | 0.31 s |
Repeatability | X-Y ±0.01 mm; Z ±0.01 mm; C ±0.005° |
Composite speed | 8,000 mm/s |
Z stroke | 210 mm (150 mm with TS5000-EMS) |
Weight | 31 kg |
Allowable inertia | 0.25 kg·m² |
Controllers | TS5000-MS, TS5000-EMS |
Design and Build Quality
A redesigned mechanism and control give accurate path following. Hand I/O of eight inputs and outputs and four air lines are built in.
Software and Integration
TS5000 Controller
Supports network connectivity.
Options
Ceiling mount, hollow ball screw spline, bellows, camera brackets.
Shibaura Machine THE600 Applications and Use Cases
Electronics Assembly
Fast, precise placement.
Automotive Parts
Assembly and inspection.
Screw Tightening
Automatic fastening.
Shibaura Machine THE600 Price and Value
Shibaura Machine does not publish a price for the Shibaura Machine THE600; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Shibaura Machine Company Profile: History, Businesses, Financials and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
12 kg maximum payload
0.31 s cycle
±0.01 mm repeatability
Ceiling mount option
Cons
210 mm vertical stroke
Trajectory accuracy not guaranteed
No published price
Who Should Buy the Shibaura Machine THE600?
It fits electronics and automotive assembly lines that need a fast, precise mid-size SCARA.
Shibaura Machine THE600 FAQ
How much does the Shibaura Machine THE600 cost?
Shibaura Machine does not publish a price for the Shibaura Machine THE600; it is quoted on request.
What is the Shibaura Machine THE600?
A four-axis SCARA robot with a 600 mm arm.
What payload does the THE600 carry?
Up to 12 kg, rated 2 kg.
How fast is the THE600?
Standard cycle time is 0.31 s.
How precise is the THE600?
±0.01 mm in X-Y and Z.
Can the THE600 be ceiling mounted?
Yes, as an option.
How much does the THE600 weigh?
31 kg.
Which controller does it use?
TS5000-MS or TS5000-EMS.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
Industries and Applications
Electronics assembly, packaging, precise pick-and-place and production handling: SCARA geometry can support fast horizontal positioning and short vertical strokes. Evaluate payload at reach, repeatability, gripper mass, integration and protective guarding.
