TRIMMING
Robotmaster can be used for all types of trimming applications including: routing, water-jet cutting (with or without abrasive), laser, torch, plasma and compliant knife.
Advantages for Trimming Applications
- Trimming paths can be generated automatically from the CAD model and subsequently modified with
minimal effort to adjust for:
- Diameter of cutter
- Depth of cut
- Number of cuts
- Tool orientations can be managed automatically to optimize the program for minimal wrist rotation and maximize robot reach
- Ability to manage and optimize entries and exits
- Ability to automatically activate/deactivate spindle or tool
- Joint repositioning tools can be used to easily control the robot configurations and wrist winding/unwinding for optimal trimming trajectories
- Ability to program, simulate and use multiple tools
- Calibration tools that compensate for actual part setup
Videos
Trimming of a commercial thermoformed part using a Fanuc robot with a router spindle
Trimming of a commercial thermoformed part using a Kuka robot with a router spindle and multiple tools
Abrasive water-jet cutting of a medical carbon fiber part using a Motoman robot
Trimming of a flat part with an ABB robot and using orientation changes to avoid a crash between the wrist and robot base
A double Fanuc robot cell is used to trim a motorcycle part
Laser trimming of an automotive part using a Fanuc robot with a rotary table
Trimming of a thermoformed aerospace part using a Staubli robot and a small spindle
Water-jet cutting of a fiberglass part using a gantry mounted double Fanuc robot cell
Trimming of a wood part using a Kuka robot mounted on a linear rail
Trimming of a commercial thermoformed part using a Fanuc robot with a router spindle and multiple tools
Trimming of a polycarbonate visor using a Fanuc robot with a router spindle
Success Stories
Cad cam based robot programming
Software speeds programming
Robot software is first class