The most important feature of all in this remarkable
technology is the software which controls
the system.
Plasma System and Robot Interface Software
- Plasma sequencing software interface
- Trajectory optimisation algorithm to maintain a
suitable distance between part and cutting tip
- Windows NT platform
- Graphic tools to improve tech pendant taught trajectories
- Translator software routines for generating a CCT
SPEEDCUT 2000 running programme from ACT-CCT offline
programming software
Offline Programming
CCT-ACT offline programming with its user- friendly
graphic interface operates under a Windows NT platform.
Sequence of events:
- The cutting CAD model is loaded into the graphic
interface in native format
- Part CAD data is imported into the cell model in
either DXF, Step or Iges format
- Using the graphic tool interface, the “part” model
is placed within the robot’s working envelope.
Either Euler angles or transformation data is then
generated in ACT-CCT to calibrate the part.
- Cut lines are defined using a graphic pick macro
routine to include allowances for cut kerf width,
etc.
- The trajectory cutting order is finalised.
- The cutting programme is generated with drop down
menu sequences.
- The real time programme is simulated, adding any
collision avoidance goals between trajectories.
- The final programme is post processed in robot
language and downloaded by either Ethernet or floppy
disk to the robot controller.
