Conveyor Belt Set For WLKATA Mirobot MT4 Haro380

Conveyor Belt Set For WLKATA Mirobot MT4 Haro380

The WLKATA Sliding Rail Set is a motorized linear motion accessory that adds a 7th axis of travel to WLKATA robotic arms, enabling the robot to translate along a horizontal rail and dramatically expanding its effective workspace. Compatible with the Mirobot, MT4, and Haro380 series, the sliding rail simulates the external linear axes (also called 7th axes or transfer units) commonly found in industrial manufacturing cells where a single robot must service multiple workstations or cover an extended work area.

The rail features a precision linear guide driven by a stepper motor and belt or lead screw mechanism, providing smooth, accurate translational motion. Programmable position control allows the arm to be moved to precise locations along the rail, where it can then perform manipulation tasks before advancing to the next position. This enables simulation of real-world automation scenarios such as machine tending (loading/unloading multiple CNC machines), extended-reach welding or painting, and multi-station assembly operations.

Integration with the robotic arm is seamless—the sliding rail appears as an additional programmable axis within WLKATA Studio and is accessible via Python scripting, G-code commands, and Arduino programming. Students learn to coordinate multi-axis motion (6 arm axes + 1 rail axis), manage workspace zones, and program sequences that combine linear translation with articulated arm movements—essential skills for designing and programming real industrial robot cells.

The Sliding Rail Set's T-slot aluminum construction allows it to be mounted and configured flexibly within a workstation. It can be combined with conveyor belts, vision systems, and other WLKATA accessories to create comprehensive, multi-component training cells that replicate the complexity of modern automated manufacturing environments.

Specifications

• Rail Type: Motorized precision linear guide
• Drive Mechanism: Stepper motor with belt or lead screw drive
• Travel Length: Approx. 400–500 mm effective stroke
• Position Accuracy: Sub-millimeter positioning precision
• Frame: T-slot aluminum profile construction
• Compatible Arms: WLKATA Mirobot, MT4, Haro380
• Axis Integration: Appears as 7th programmable axis in control software
• Communication: Serial (UART), integrated with arm controller
• Power Supply: 12V DC (shared or separate adapter)
• Mounting: T-slot compatible; adjustable workstation positioning

Features

• Motorized 7th Axis: Adds linear translation to WLKATA robotic arms, dramatically expanding the effective workspace and simulating industrial external linear axes (transfer units).

• Precision Linear Guide with Stepper Motor: Provides smooth, accurate translational motion with sub-millimeter positioning for reliable multi-station operation.

• Seamless Software Integration: The rail appears as an additional programmable axis within WLKATA Studio, Python scripting, G-code, and Arduino environments.

• Industrial Scenario Simulation: Enables exercises including multi-machine tending, extended-reach operations, and multi-station assembly line servicing.

• Multi-Axis Coordination Exercises: Coordinating 6 arm axes + 1 rail axis teaches students essential skills for designing and programming industrial robot cells with external axes.

• T-Slot Aluminum Construction: Allows flexible mounting, height adjustment, and combination with other WLKATA accessories such as conveyors, vision systems, and sorting stations.

• Broad WLKATA Compatibility: Works with Mirobot (6-axis), MT4 (4-axis), and Haro380 for broad applicability across educational and research platforms.

• Programmable Position Control: Allows educators to define workspace zones and multi-point sequences of increasing complexity.

• Compact Desktop-Scale Design: Brings 7th-axis robot training to the classroom without the space or safety requirements of full-scale industrial equipment.

Programming Tools and Resources

• User Manual: Sliding Rail documentation — included in the Mirobot User Manual accessories section — https://document.wlkata.com/?doc=/wlkata-mirobot-user-manual-platinum/

• Software: WLKATA Studio & BlockFactory — download the official programming and control software — https://www.wlkata.com/pages/download-center

• Video Tutorials: WLKATA Robotics YouTube Channel — setup guides, project demos, and tutorials — https://www.youtube.com/@wlkatarobotics