RobotWare CuttingHigh-precision robotic laser cutting software

Robotics

RobotWare Cutting is an advanced controller software that optimizes laser cutting using ABB robots. It includes sophisticated tools for robot tuning and calibration, integra-tion of peripheral equipment and the programming of complex paths and shapes.

Shape generationIt is easy to create complex shapes such as holes, slots, rec-tangles, hexagons and CAD shapes, by following dedicatedprogramming 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 periph-eral 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 integrationMost 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 compensationRobotWare Cutting automatically compensates for mechani-cal friction ensuring optimum performance for each shape.Advanced shape tuning optimizes the motion performance fora specific shape at a specific location, which helps in maxi-mizing cutting performance. Each shape is given a unique set of friction compensation values via a user-friendly interface.

Iterative Learning ControlABB cutting robots are learning by doing. Advanced itera-tive 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 differ-ences – allowing the robot to gradually improve its cutting performance.

Laser power modulationLaser power can be adjusted to the speed of the robotic laser head, thus improving cutting quality and optimizing perfor mance.

Summary of benefitsHigh quality cuttingQuality comparable to traditional five-axis cutting machines through high accuracy robots and software.

Easy to programAdvanced software that eliminates the difficulty of program-ming complex paths and shapes.

Easy to commissionSophisticated features makes the laser cutting process easy to tune, calibrate and integrate with other machines and equipment.

RobotWare Cutting can be complemented with other ABB software products and accessories in order to further improve robot cutting performance and productivity.

Robot Studio Cutting PowerPac RobotStudio Cutting PowerPac is an offline programmingtool that allows operators to create, modify and verify cuttingprograms in an offline 3D simulation instead of on the factoryfloor. RobotStudio Cutting PowerPac is seamlessly integrated with RobotWare Cutting.

Other ABB Robotics options and standard featuresIn order to maximize cutting performance, RobotWare Cutting can apply several popular options and standard features for users of ABB’s robot control system IRC5.

TrueMove

A standard ABB feature that enables the precise path ac-

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

accuracy when cutting geometries with small dimensions.

BullsEye

A calibration technique that can be used to automatically

calibrate the cutting tool by monitoring and adjusting the

robot’s accuracy during operation.

Absolute

Accuracy

A calibration option that ensures the correct absolute

positioning of the robot tool in the entire working range.

Multitasking

An option that allows up to 20 tasks to be executed in par-

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

System requirementsThe following system requirements must be met in order to use RobotWare Cutting.

Supported robot models All six-axis robots

Robot control system IRC5 or later

Software RobotWare 5.14.03 or later

Required RobotWare options

(included in RobotWare Cutting)

Advanced Shape Tuning

FlexPendant Interface

Path recovery

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