Robotics
RobotWare Cutting High-precision robotic laser cutting software
RobotWare Cutting is an advanced controller software that optimizes laser cutting using ABB robots. It includes sophisticated tools for robot tuning and calibration, integration of peripheral equipment and the programming of complex paths and shapes.
Shape generation It is easy to create complex shapes such as holes, slots, rectangles, hexagons and CAD shapes, by following dedicated programming instructions for each shape. In addition, free form cutting instructions for linear and circular movements are supported, which are typically used for trimming of edges. The intuitive user interfaces Intuitive user interfaces make it easy to create advanced laser cutting programs, including instructions for specific cutting shapes, advanced shape tuning and integration with peripheral equipment. Operator interfaces can be created by the user using standard ABB software tools, allowing operators to run and modify cutting programs without the support of a robot programmer. Equipment integration Most common brands and models of laser sources, laser cutting heads and other peripheral equipment are supported. Equipment specific functions such as turning on and off the laser can be controlled directly from the robot program. The interface between the robot and the peripheral equipment is standardized and can be adapted to different brands. Advanced shape tuning – Friction compensation RobotWare Cutting automatically compensates for mechanical friction ensuring optimum performance for each shape. Advanced shape tuning optimizes the motion performance for a specific shape at a specific location, which helps in maximizing cutting performance. Each shape is given a unique set of friction compensation values via a user-friendly interface.
Iterative Learning Control ABB cutting robots are learning by doing. Advanced iterative learning control algorithms improve the robot’s cutting pattern. The path shape is recorded and compared with the desired shape, which generates an offset based on differences – allowing the robot to gradually improve its cutting performance. Laser power modulation Laser power can be adjusted to the speed of the robotic laser head, thus improving cutting quality and optimizing performance. Summary of benefits High quality cutting Quality comparable to traditional five-axis cutting machines through high accuracy robots and software. Easy to program Advanced software that eliminates the difficulty of programming complex paths and shapes. Easy to commission Sophisticated features makes the laser cutting process easy to tune, calibrate and integrate with other machines and equipment.
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RobotS tudio Cutting PowerPac RobotStudio Cutting PowerPac is an offline programming tool that allows operators to create, modify and verify cutting programs in an offline 3D simulation instead of on the factory floor. RobotStudio Cutting PowerPac is seamlessly integrated with RobotWare Cutting. Other ABB Robotics options and standard features In order to maximize cutting performance, RobotWare Cutting can apply several popular options and standard features for users of ABB’s robot control system IRC5. A standard ABB feature that enables the precise path acTrueMove
curacy that is required for high quality cutting results and end product quality.
QuickMove
A standard ABB feature that minimizes the robot’s cycle time by maximizing its acceleration.
WristMove
The purpose of the WristMove option is to improve path
System requirements The following system requirements must be met in order to use RobotWare Cutting.
accuracy when cutting geometries with small dimensions. A calibration technique that can be used to automatically
Supported robot models
All six-axis robots
calibrate the cutting tool by monitoring and adjusting the
Robot control system
IRC5 or later
robot’s accuracy during operation.
Software
RobotWare 5.14.03 or later
Absolute
A calibration option that ensures the correct absolute
Required RobotWare options
Advanced Shape Tuning
Accuracy
positioning of the robot tool in the entire working range.
(included in RobotWare Cutting)
FlexPendant Interface
BullsEye
An option that allows up to 20 tasks to be executed in parMultitasking
allel, which can be used to control peripheral equipment or other processes simultaneously with the robot’s motion.
For more information please contact: www.abb.com/robotics
Path recovery
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RobotWare Cutting can be complemented with other ABB software products and accessories in order to further improve robot cutting performance and productivity.