Easy to use powerful programming for robots

Features at a glance

Integrated module
Manage all cell elements
Collision detection and management
Singularity detection and management
Complementary robot position
Customised postprocessor for all applications
Robot pre-positioning at the first point
Predefined head orientation
Supplementary linear or rotational axis management

Easy to use

WorkNC Robot’s graphic user interface offers easy, rapid, and precise programming, which generates complex toolpaths for all types of materials and machines. This simple programming process enables manufacturers to realize the full potential of their robots.

All WorkNC strategies (3, 3+2, or simultaneous 5-axis) can fulfil all manufacturing jobs including milling, part cutting, and more.

WorkNC Robot replaces the point-to-point learning cycle for part trimming.

Specific requirements

WorkNC offers solutions in other fields beyond milling applications
WorkNC enables automating stamping tool edge hardening. Formerly a manual process, it can now be automated with pilot laser heads mounted on NC milling machines or robots.
WorkNC Robot generates trajectories on complex geometric forms (STL meshes or Nurbs surfaces) which can be personalised for laser or torch welding.

Simulation

“Complex” robot movements require a precise CAD model of the robot cell to detect eventual collisions between different elements, such as the robot, the tool changer magazine, the table or other supports, supplementary axes and safety barriers.

Trajectory optimisation

Trajectory simulation – singularity
Trajectories can provoke singularity problems in robot wrists and arms. WorkNC Robot can automatically detect potential singularity conditions in trajectories and warn operators so they can take appropriate action.
Simulation inside the robot application enables optimising robot movements. The module offers robot configurations of complimentary positions to ensure optimised trajectories.
High trajectory precision guarantees top quality finished products.

Cell processes / configurations

Different cell processes or configurations
Tool mounted robots
A tool mounted robot cell configuration enables the machining or the application of various processes on very large parts and heavy parts.
This process enables changing tools or machining equipment on the robot thanks to using the tool changer magazine. Several tools can be simultaneously positioned on the robot’s head.

Part-mounted robots

This solution is proposed for serial production purposes on smaller parts limited by robot capacities.
This process enables controlling automated cells from loading blanks onto a conveyer belt to complete machining and placing the part back on the conveyor belt.

Kinematics

WorkNC Robot can pilot any type of robot from 4 to 7 axes as well as supplementary axes, including rotating tables, rail-mounted robots, gantries with 3 linear axes, etc.
WorkNC Robot offers a library with 250+ existing machines from more than 22 suppliers.

Types of robots

WORKNC Robot can be adapted for all robot brands
The WorkNC Robot postprocessor is configurable according to production facilities. It creates programs which pilots all types of robots considering all possible parameters thanks to a specific simulator dedicated to each controller:
STAUBLI (VAL3, Version 6 and 7)
ABB
Fanuc
Yaskawa_Motoman
Kuka

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