TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Benchtop (5 kg)
Tool-point linear speed of a 6-axis benchtop (5 kg) from joint angular speed and working radius (v = ω·r).
Joint-2 speed is the honest speed of a small 6-axis: 250°/s at a 280 mm link means ~1.2 m/s at the elbow, before wrist contributions. TCP speed claims above that are choreography — real paths rarely let one joint sprint alone.
Formula
Note: Planning-level engineering estimate — final robot selection, guarding layout and risk assessment must follow the integrator's calculations and a documented ISO 12100/10218 risk assessment.
Tool-point linear speed of a 6-axis benchtop (5 kg) from joint angular speed and working radius (v = ω·r). A free industrial robot kinematics & cell design tool — no sign-up, no upload, instant results in your browser.
About TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Benchtop (5 kg)
TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Benchtop (5 kg) computes the governing relationship v = ω·r (ω in rad/s) live as you type. Joint-2 speed is the honest speed of a small 6-axis: 250°/s at a 280 mm link means ~1.2 m/s at the elbow, before wrist contributions. TCP speed claims above that are choreography — real paths rarely let one joint sprint alone. Defaults are pre-filled with realistic values for this exact scenario, and the worked example substitutes your numbers step by step so the math is never a black box.
How to use TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Benchtop (5 kg)
- 1Enter your values — Joint speed, Working radius, Path derating (sensible defaults are pre-filled).
- 2Read the live results: TCP speed (ceiling), Realistic path speed, Tip speed.
- 3Check the "with your numbers" line to see v = ω·r (ω in rad/s) substituted step by step.
- 4Adjust inputs until the scenario matches yours, then copy or share the result.
Why use TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Benchtop (5 kg)?
- ✓Instant, free and private — every calculation runs client-side in your browser; nothing is uploaded
- ✓Built on the stated formula v = ω·r (ω in rad/s) with authoritative sources cited on the page (Siciliano & Khatib (eds.), Springer Handbook of Robotics, 2nd ed.; ISO 9283 — Manipulating industrial robots: performance criteria)
- ✓Joint-2 speed is the honest speed of a small 6-axis: 250°/s at a 280 mm link means ~1.2 m/s at the elbow, before wrist contributions.
- ✓SI ⇄ Imperial toggle converts your inputs in place, so you can work in the units your drawings use
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the tcp speed estimator — 6-axis benchtop (5 kg) use?+
It evaluates v = ω·r (ω in rad/s), exactly as published. Sources: Siciliano & Khatib (eds.), Springer Handbook of Robotics, 2nd ed.; ISO 9283 — Manipulating industrial robots: performance criteria. The substituted worked example on the page lets you verify every step against the textbook.
How should I read the result — and how far can I trust it?+
Joint-2 speed is the honest speed of a small 6-axis: 250°/s at a 280 mm link means ~1.2 m/s at the elbow, before wrist contributions. Planning-level engineering estimate — final robot selection, guarding layout and risk assessment must follow the integrator's calculations and a documented ISO 12100/10218 risk assessment.
When is this calculator the right tool for the job?+
Tool-point linear speed of a 6-axis benchtop (5 kg) from joint angular speed and working radius (v = ω·r). A free industrial robot kinematics & cell design tool. TCP speed claims above that are choreography — real paths rarely let one joint sprint alone. For neighbouring scenarios, the related tools below cover the same engine with different presets.
Does it support both metric and imperial units?+
Yes — the SI ⇄ Imperial toggle converts the values already in the fields, preserving the physical quantity, so you can flip mid-calculation without re-entering anything.
Related tools
- TCP Speed Estimator — Collaborative Robot (5 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — Heavy Cobot (16 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — 6-Axis Industrial (20 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — Palletizing Robot (160 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — Heavy 6-Axis (210 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — Delta Picker (1 kg)
- TCP Speed Estimator — Arc-Welding 6-Axis (8 kg)
- Water-Cement Ratio & Strength — M25 Columns & Beams
- Wind at Hook Height — City Centre High-Rise
Related Manufacturing tools
Spindle Speed Calculator — Aluminum 6061
Carbide starting RPM for milling Aluminum 6061: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● LiveSpindle Speed Calculator — Mild Steel 1018
Carbide starting RPM for milling Mild Steel 1018: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● LiveSpindle Speed Calculator — Stainless 304
Carbide starting RPM for milling Stainless 304: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● Live