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Tricept is a type of hybrid industrial robot and machine tool based on parallel kinematic principles. Developed in Sweden during the 1990s, Tricept systems combine characteristics of industrial robots and numerically controlled (NC) machine tools.
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Overview
Tricept machines are based on a parallel kinematic structure in which three articulated arms support a movable platform. This configuration differs from conventional serial industrial robots and can provide increased structural rigidity and accuracy in certain machining and assembly tasks, although typically with a smaller working envelope.
The system is designed to function both as a robotic manipulator and as a machining platform, enabling operations such as drilling, milling, and assembly.[1]
Development
The Tricept concept was developed in Sweden during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Early work is associated with engineer Karl-Erik Neumann, who explored the use of parallel kinematics for industrial applications.
Commercial development was carried out by Neos Robotics. In a 1999 article in Ny Teknik, Stefan Mejerwall is described as a designer involved in the development of the Tricept system.[2]
Early systems were introduced in the 1990s, including the Tricept 600 and later the Tricept 805, which was designed as a hybrid system capable of both machining and robotic handling.[2]
Industrial applications
Tricept systems were used in a range of industrial sectors, including manufacturing applications requiring both flexibility and precision.
Reported applications include machining, assembly, and multi-process manufacturing operations. Systems based on the Tricept concept have been described as capable of performing multiple operations such as milling, drilling, fastening, and friction stir welding within a single platform.[1]
More than 300 installations of Tricept-based systems have been reported worldwide.[3]
Research and industrial development related to parallel kinematic machines derived from the Tricept concept have involved applications in sectors such as aerospace and advanced manufacturing.[4]
Technical characteristics
Tricept systems are characterized by a parallel kinematic architecture, offering high stiffness compared to conventional industrial robots and enabling both machining and robotic operations within a single system.
The machines typically use coordinated servo-controlled actuators and control systems to manage the motion of the parallel arms.
Legacy
Tricept is considered part of the broader development of parallel kinematic machines (PKM), which have been explored for applications requiring high precision and structural rigidity.
The concept contributed to later developments in hybrid machine tools and parallel kinematic systems.
See also
- Parallel kinematics
- Industrial robot
- Machine tool