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Atmospheric Robot

Atmospheric robots are primarily utilized in the front-end modules (EFEM) of semiconductor process equipment, as well as within the process tools themselves.Typically applied within EFEM or as primary atmospheric transfer mechanisms in process modules, including diffusion, cleaning, inspection, and CMP equipment
Hirokawa’s atmospheric robots are characterized by high precision and outstanding stability, providing customized solutions tailored to the specific requirements of clients.

Standard Robots - Equipped with EFEM/Sorter

  • GM124
    • Advanced Multi-joint Robot Design
    • High Throughput synthesis
    • No travel axis is required, supporting single-row 4 Load ports

    Basic Specifications

    Item Specification
    Applicable Wafer Size 300mm (200mm)(*1)
    Wafer Gripping Method Vacuum Adsorption, Edge Gripping,Friction
    Standard End Effector Length (*2) 345mm
    Number of Drive Axes 5 axes
    Arm Type Single arm
    Motion Range R axis (extension)(*3) 1215mm
    θ axis (rotation) 330°
    Z axis (vertical lift) 480mm
    B axis (rotation) 440°
    Maximum rotation radius 510mm
    Repeat positioning accuracy 0.1mm(P-P)
    Mass 76kg
    Cleanliness class(*5) ISO Class 1

    *1、Hirokawa standard end effector (300mm: edge grip/vacuum adsorption; 200mm: vacuum adsorption).
    *2、300mm wafer (SEMI standard specification), used with Hirokawa standard 300mm-compatible end effector.
    *3、The robot arm rotation center position relative to the wafer center position (Hirokawa standard for 300mm-compatible to the end effector)
    *4、Wafer specifications are preliminarily based on SEMI standards. For special quartz wafers, please contact Hirokawa. Hirokawa also supports quartz wafers (with physical samples). However, according to quartz specifications, Hirokawa conducts necessary assessments and testing.
    *5、Measurement values obtained within Hirokawa’s cleanliness measurement chamber.

  • GMU201
    • Compact design with minimal footprint
    • High cleanliness and high-temperature curing
    • Offers multiple wafer grip methods
    • Equipped with mapping capabilities

    Basic Specifications

    Item Specification
    Applicable wafer dimensions 300mm/200mm/150mm/100mm/75mm/50mm 300mm/200mm(*1)
    Wafer Gripping Method vacuum adsorption Edge grip
    Number of axes 4 axes
    Load capacity (end effector + wafer) / (average per individual end effector) 1.0kg
    Motion
    Range
    R axis (extension) (*2) 657mm
    TH shaft (rotation) 360°
    Z axis (lift) 380mm
    Repeat positioning accuracy R axis (extension)(*3) p-p 0.1mm
    TH shaft (rotation)
    Z axis (lift)
    minimum rotary diameter 510mm(*4)
    Cleanliness class(*5) ISO Class 1
    Reference body mass 45kg

    *1、Payload is for Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *2、The extension length value is measured when using Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *3、Repeat positioning accuracy complies with the JIS B8432 Pose repeatability standard.
    *4、Minimum rotary diameter when using Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *5、Based on the measured values obtained from Hirokawa cleanliness measurement chamber.

Dedicated Robot - Compatible Furnace System

  • GM201ANP
    • High load capacity
    • Capable of transporting 25-slot FOUP
    • High Accuracy
    • Lift long stroke
    • High stability, low noise

    Basic Specifications

    Item Specification
    Applicable wafer dimensions 300mm
    Payload (excluding end effector) 10kg (300mm 25slot FOUP)
    Number of axes 3-axis
    Motion
    Range
    R axis ±460mm(*1)
    Y axis 520mm
    Z axis 2400mm
    Repeat positioning accuracy R axis (extension) ±0.5mm
    Y axis (lateral movement) ±0.5mm
    Z axis (lift) ±0.5mm

    *1、The extension stroke is based on the length of Hirokawa's standard end effector.

Specialized Robot - Compatible with CMP

  • GM101ARE
    • High Accuracy, High Cleanliness
    • Suitable for weak acidic and weak alkaline industrial control environments
    • Equipped with Collision Protection
    • Supports multiple wafer transfer methods

    Basic Specifications

    Item Specification
    Applicable wafer dimensions 300mm/200mm(*1)
    Number of axes 4 axes
    Payload (standard end effector + wafer) / (per individual end effector) 0.55kg
    Motion
    Range
    R axis (extension) (*3)(*2) 603.5mm
    S axis (rotation) 360°
    Z axis (lift) 400mm
    F axis (flipping) 270°
    Repeat positioning accuracy R axis (extension) (*3) p-p 0.1mm
    S axis (rotation)
    Z axis (lift)
    F axis (flipping)
    Maximum rotation diameter 540mm(*4)
    Cleanliness class(*5) ISO Class1

    *1、Payload is for Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *2、The extension length value is measured when using Hirokawa standard end effector. Also, the S axis can not operate beyond its motion range.
    *3、Repeat positioning accuracy complies with the JIS B8432 Pose repeatability standard.
    *4、Minimum rotary diameter when using Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *5、Based on the measured values obtained from Hirokawa cleanliness measurement chamber.

  • GM201ARE
    • High Accuracy, High Cleanliness
    • Suitable for weak acidic and weak alkaline industrial control environments
    • Equipped with Collision Protection
    • Supports multiple wafer transfer methods

    Basic Specifications

    Item Specification
    Applicable wafer dimensions 300mm/200mm(*1)
    Number of axes 4轴
    Payload (standard end effector + wafer) / (per individual end effector) 0.8kg
    Motion
    Range
    R axis (extension) (*2) 650mm
    S axis (rotation) 360°
    Z axis (lift) 400mm
    Repeat positioning accuracy R axis (extension)(*3) p-p 0.1mm
    S axis (rotation)
    Z axis (lift)
    Maximum speed(Acceleration/Decelerate time) R axis (extension) 260°/s=1452 mm/s(0.2s)
    S axis (rotation) 290°/s(0.2s)
    Z axis (lift) 300mm/s(0.2s)
    Maximum rotation diameter 540mm(*4)
    Cleanliness classification(*5) ISO Class1

    *1、Payload is for Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *2、The extension length value is measured when using Hirokawa standard end effector. Also, the S axis can not operate beyond its motion range.
    *3、Repeat positioning accuracy complies with the JIS B8432 Pose repeatability standard.
    *4、Minimum rotary diameter when using Hirokawa standard end effector.
    *5、 Based on the measured values obtained from Hirokawa cleanliness measurement chamber.

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