FLEXFAB™: FLEXIBLE FABRICATION 3D ROBOTIC CUTTING SYSTEM
ARC collaborated with KUKA, Hypertherm, and RobotMaster to create the FlexFab™: Flexible Fabrication 3D Robotic Plasma Cutting Cell, an integrated system that converts CAD models into a 3D plasma cut steel part, saving time and labor hours via precision control.
Categories: Plasma Cutting, Robotics
First, the RobotMaster CAD/CAM software generates the robot path. Then, cutting parameters are automatically generated based on part thickness via the Hypertherm Process Selection System. And with our proprietary touch work technique, part registration is accomplished before cutting. During the actual cutting, the ARC FlexFab software maintains the optimal torch to part distance, regardless of the torch angle, eliminating the need for a dedicated torch height control axis. And all robot axes use vector torch motion perpendicular to the part-a unique capability essential in the 3D cutting of complex parts.
Flexfab™ incorporates a KUKA robotic arm with the advanced plasma cutting solution provided by Hypertherm
Flexfab™ creates clean and sharps cuts with laser-like precision with on-the-fly optimization of cutting parameters every few millimeters.
SNAPCUT BY ARC SPECIALTIES
SnapCut allows non-welders and non-robot operators the ability to cut shapes into three-dimensional, structural-steel components easily.
Categories: Plasma Cutting, Robotics
Tags: Collaborative, Hypertherm, Portable, Universal Robot
SnapCut utilizes the UR collaborative robot to manipulate a Hypertherm cutting torch to the desired positions around the cutting path. Included in the SnapCut software are standard shapes like squares, rectangles, circles, or C-channels that can be selected for parametric programming. The operator will simply move the cutting torch to a few locations on the cutting surface, hit run, and watch the sparks fly. If you need a non-standard shape, you can program it yourself and insert the SnapCut instructions for cutting control or have Arc Specialties add the shape to the parametric programming interface.
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This robotic plasma cutting system initially touches off, as the robotic arm automatically calculates the part’s dimensions. This compensates for any warpage that may occur due to large parts’ weight during the cutting process.
Categories: Plasma Cutting, Robotics
Tag: ABB
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