Survey and calibration of robot tools using RotoLAB

Dont you agree that it should be possible to test and calibrate robot tools in seconds during working processes using a single permanently installed measuring system? It is! Because RotoLAB from WIEST tests and calibrates up to 16 tools on up to four robots directly in the machining cell.

The welding quality on your components is sub-standard. The reason once again is the welding torch. There was an unnoticed collision because it got caught on the component or on the wire cutter, or the thermal conditions caused it to readjust. Usually, you reteach the welding program in such cases. Use RotoLAB for the automatic testing and correction of your welding torch. RotoLAB is an optical 3D sensor for testing and calibrating robot tools, particularly welding torches. It can be put into operation in minutes, without the current tool data having to be changed.

Your benefit
::  TCP tracking (in 3 dimensions) of the geometric change in robot tools ::  Orientation test (includes check on central position of contact tip in relation to gas nozzle) ::  Simple to operate ::  Testing duration 4 sec. (without robot positioning times) ::  Automatic correction of the tool data possible

Due to the short testing time of 4 seconds a continuous survey of the dimensional stability of the tool is made possible. If, in the course of any testing the limit values are exceeded, calibration will start automatically. In the case of minor geometric variations of the tool the corrections are effected automatically. In the case of more major variations the robot stops automatically and the tool data have to be updated manually.

(no operator input necessary) ::  Calibration time < 30 sec. ::  Calibration accuracy tool < 0.2 mm ::  All approximately rotationally symmetric tools can be calibrated (diameter: 0.8 mm 50 mm)

Typical tools Technical data

:: 3D-measurement (2D coordinate measurement, 1D bisection procedure) :: Relative repeat accuracy < 0.03 mm :: Welding torches :: Nozzles for gluing and sealing :: Spot-welding guns :: Milling cutters

Compatibility
:: Data communication via RS-232 :: KUKA ::  Control of RotoLAB by robot programs (included in delivery) :: Measurement range: 75 mm inside the diameter :: Dimensions: b 190 mm, t 245 mm, h 23 mm :: Splash-proof casing :: Horizontal mounting KRC1 KRC2 :: ABB S4C+ IRC5 :: Fanuc RJ-3 RJ-2000

Workflow Initial Operation Mount RotoLAB to the working cell Install the robot program provided Adjust the parameters (Tool no., limit values) Teach the starting point Initial operation (automatically effected by the robot program) RotoLAB position is determined Tool data are determined and stored
Time required: < 3 minutes

RotoLAB is ready for operation

Measuring test workflow

Test of the dimensional stability of the tool Deviation inside the limit value

Deviation outside the limit value

Calibration of the tool Automatic correction of the tool data Manual confirmation of the correction Deviation outside the maximum limit

Quit the robot program

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