Product category:
Robots and robotic systems
News Release from: Fanuc Robotics (UK) | Subject: Robotic simulation package
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 January 2007
Robotic simulation package shows savings
Robot system integrators and end-users can make significant reductions in design and programming time by using a new simulation package from Fanuc Robotics.
Robot system integrators and end-users can make significant reductions in design and programming time by using a new simulation package from Fanuc Robotics Roboguide is a cost effective solution for engineers to design, prove and programme robot systems either concurrently with new product design or for making modifications to existing equipment and programmes
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Off line programming trims routing cell costs
Two robotic routing cells which were engineered, programmed and built to a 'commissioning ready' state from CAD data alone, have recently been installed at an automotive components supplier.
GBP 1 million robotics spend increases efficiency
Two robotic machine cell management systems at a specialist automotive parts supplier helps it to meet customers' 'costs down' requirements as well as overcoming operator skills shortages.
A Fanuc Robotics Virtual Robot Controller and programming capability operates within the 3D feature rich simulation tool.
Designers can choose from a wide range of 'drag and drop' customisable objects such as conveyors or machine tools to simulate system layouts.
Alternatively CAD models of existing parts, fixtures and grippers can be imported in IGES format.
Enabling a virtual environment, the package allows the user to programme the robot using familiar Fanuc TP programming commands.
In addition to recording mid-air tool locations, Roboguide can generate a robot trajectory along virtual objects such as moving across the face of a table, following an edge or contouring a curve.
A virtual pendant ensures engineers are able to work with a familiar interface.
The virtual controller provides accurate positioning and path following, allowing cells to be designed and locations programmed even before a prototype has been produced.
Provided cells are modelled correctly and programmed around clearly defined datum points, the transition time from virtual to real world for a robot cell can be dramatically reduced with cycle time accuracy within 2%.
Roboguide offers a range of application specific plug-ins to further aid the system design engineer.
Fanuc PROcess software includes HandlingPRO, PalletPRO, WeldPRO and PaintPRO that provides application specific commands and routines to speed up programming.
MotionPRO is a plug-in which provides optimisation of programme cycle time, allowing further time savings when commissioning systems.
In addition MotionPRO can be used to optimise existing programmes. Request a free brochure from Fanuc Robotics (UK) ...
• Fanuc Robotics (UK): contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
