Robot pedestals, riser bases and floor plates

A floor plate, a fixed pedestal and a mobile cart serve different roles. Define which one you need and what is included. A pedestal request may cover a welded body, a machined top plate and attachment hardware. A cart may also include handles, caster mounts and storage features. List these items rather than relying on a general product name.

Give the structure its own part number and revision. Name the robot, tooling or equipment it will support as context, then send the actual mounting drawing. A robot brand or payload label does not set the measurements or structural needs of the base.

Your design owner should define the forces and moments the base must handle. Include each load case and the way the robot will be used. State any limits on movement. Show whether the base stays fixed or moves between tasks. If you plan another use, include the approved details for that use.

The fabrication quote needs the resulting drawing, material choices, weld notes and needed checks. We do not derive a structural design from the robot name alone. If a new load case changes a plate thickness or joint detail, update the controlled package before release. Any calculations, testing or signoff needed by your project should have a named owner.

The top plate is a key interface. Show the full hole pattern, hole type, thread details and locating features. Name the reference surfaces used to measure those features. Include the needed flatness, surface finish and other tolerances on the drawing. Do not assume that a stated plate thickness defines the finished mounting face.

If the plate is machined after welding, state which surfaces and features are finished in that stage. Show how the mating equipment will be located and secured. Include cable openings and access for tools. A bolt that appears on a drawing still needs a clear installation path in the assembled structure.

• Provide the mounting interface drawing and its revision.
• Mark the top surface, orientation and any locating pins or shoulders.
• State whether mounting hardware is installed, supplied loose or excluded.
• Identify paint masking and contact surfaces needed by your design.

For a fixed base, include the approved floor plate and anchor arrangement. State who designs and supplies the anchors. Your installation team should confirm the site conditions and the details used for that design. A fabrication request should not leave the floor connection to an assumption made from a photo.

Show leveling features, access holes and any grout or site work in the design. Name which checks happen at the shop. List the checks that happen on site as well. Your site team may need to drill or change a part. If so, record the approved method. Name who is in charge of the finished result.

A mobile cart needs more details than a fixed pedestal with wheels added. Your designer should specify the caster or wheel assembly, mounting plates, handles, stops and any locking or support features. State the intended use and how the cart is secured during operation. Supply bought part numbers for the hardware in the bill of materials.

Include the space needed for cables, hoses and stored items. Show the loaded arrangement used for approval. Do not assume a generic cart image proves stability or permits robot operation while the cart can move. The approved operating arrangement must be clear before the metal work is released.

We provide welding, sheet metal work and machining. Florida equipment includes a robotic welder, stainless TIG capability and Mazak and Mori Seiki mill turn machines. Irving has MIG welding, an Accupress brake and airless spray paint. The quote review must confirm the process for your exact design.

Give us material grades, weld needs and the surfaces that need machining after fabrication. Add the finish spec and masking plan. Powder coat and AWS D1.1 needs are ask us items. We have not published blanket load ratings, size limits or structural certification for these custom bases. Your drawing and accepted quote set the job scope.

Choose the checks that show the base meets your drawing. These may include overall height, mounting pattern, top face position and the relationship between mounting surfaces. State the measuring method and needed records for key features. If your project needs a load test or another special check, include its steps and pass or fail criteria for review.

A first article should be tied to a defined revision. Agree on what the customer will inspect, who can approve it and whether production waits for that approval. A sample that looks correct is not a substitute for a recorded decision on the features that control fit and function.

Send the drawings, part counts, target date and delivery site through the RFQ form. Separate prototype units from later releases. Include lift points, packaging needs and handling needs defined by your design. State whether matched parts need to remain together during shipping and installation.

Ask us to check material supply, order minimums, shop capacity and lead time. The answers depend on the build and any outside services it needs. For repeat orders, state how many parts you plan to release at a time. Explain how your team will handle drawing changes. Each repeat order still needs a part number, revision and clear approval status.