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News Release from: TM Robotics (Europe) | Subject: BYG Grasp2000 3D-simulation software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 August 2001
Simulate Toshiba robot cells in 3D
Users of TM Robotics' Toshiba Machine robots can generate off-line simulations using 3D-simulation software developed by BYG Systems of Nottingham.
Users of TM Robotics' Toshiba Machine robots can generate off-line simulations using 3D-simulation software developed by BYG Systems of Nottingham BYG's Grasp2000 generates specific application menus for arc welding, palletising and spraying
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The program lets the user validate and optimise programs off-line for reach evaluation, joint constraints and cycle time calculation.
The user then downloads programs directly to the robot in the appropriate software language.
An important factor in off-line programming is the inherent inaccuracies of most robots (not to be confused with robots' repeatability).
Grasp2000 counters this with in-depth mathematical calculations to calibrate the robot and 3D model to match the 'real world', says TM Robotics.
The software requires only a number of robot poses, which are then read onto Grasp2000 and analysed by the calibration software.
The Toshiba version of Grasp2000 uses a Windows style interface and menu system, with icon-based toolbars.
It offers full configuration checks, dynamic collision and near-miss detection.
It can support simulation of multiple robots and synchronised external axes.
The software offers macro-driven, real-time, interactive simulation and playback.
Applications include PC-based cell layouts and design, analysis, offline programming and process planning throughout the full range of Toshiba SCARA robot applications. Request a free brochure from TM Robotics (Europe) ...
Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics, said: "This piece of software is enormously versatile and must inevitably lead to massive savings in downtime, surely the biggest problem facing manufacturers today.".
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