RobotWorks:  Proven CAD-to-Path Robot Programming!

RobotWorks is a powerful Add-On for the very popular SolidWorks solid modelling 3-D CAD design package.  Developed by Compucraft, Ltd. (Israel), a company with many years experience specializing in machinery Design & Build and Automation Software.

Click Here to visit the Official RobotWorks Website 

 

   

What Does RobotWorks Do?

• Combines with SolidWorks to create 6-DOF robot point data.  WHY IS ROBOTWORKS BETTER?  You have the explicit power of a CAD package to develop any features required to create the robot path you need for challenging applications.  RobSim©, RobotStudio©, RobCAD©, Delmia©, FAMOS©....NONE of them can do this like RobotWorks, for the price.
• True CAD-To-Path operation.  Uses CAD features like edges, faces, sketches, projected curves to create robot location arrays and motion commands.
• Powerful Patterning Tools.   Intricate robot tool path patterns, such as polishing / thermal spraying / waterjet de-cladding, are simple to create with RobotWorks Patterning Tools.  A few mouse clicks is all it takes to create challenging and accurate path patterns.
• Simulate robot arm and tool motion.  Maintains joint limits and configurations.
• Full [ X, Y, Z, RX, RY, RZ ] robot point control.  A suite of built-in functions to modify Position, Orientation, Pitch (spacing), and Process Events for the MOST DEMANDING APPLICATIONS.
• REACH STUDIES and COLLISION DETECTION on robotic workcells.
• Output Robot Point Data in your robot's native file format for immediate execution.
• Optional External Axes Support. Easily create robot path files with integrated Tilt-Turn positioners or Linear Axes.

Why Use Offline Programming?

• IT SAVES TIME.  IT SAVES MONEY.  THE PROOF IS THERE.
• Quickly, easily create robot path points using CAD.
• Work offline, at your desk.
• Don't interrupt production for robot programming tasks....keep your capital assets working to make money for your company.
• Create more accurate robot orientations and locations.
• Experiment with "What If" scenarios before commitments are made.
• Minimize programmer overtime charges.
• Need to learn more about Offline Robot Programming?  Download our presentation given at the 2007 Robotics Industries Association Robotic Grinding, Deburring, & Polishing Workshop (PDF Format, 63MB)

                   

What Can RobotWorks Do For Me?

• Easily create robot path points for complex robot jobs
  • Robotic Deburring, Polishing, Buffing, Dispensing, Cutting, Laser Operations
  • Turbine Repair operations (grinding, THERMAL SPRAY, weld build-up, and polishing)
  • Painting and Coating Jobs
  • Welding (including External Tilt-Turn Workpiece Positioners...Linear Axis Positioners coming in Version 6)
• Increase your company's profit margin through reduced programming costs (overtime, inaccuracies, interrupted production) by having the modern programming tools required to easily create complex robotic path applications.
• Increase machine uptime by programming OFFLINE at your desk
• Select & Verify the correct robot model for the job BEFORE committing to a critical project
  
  
  

  How Much Does RobotWorks Cost?

• Prices start at about $8K

  What is the Payback for RobotWorks?

  There are generally two Payback Models for RobotWorks:

  • Production Shop
    • Where robot teaching for new jobs and prototypes would interrupt valuable production time
    • Programming jobs require excessive overtime (don't tell your Robot Programmer about RobotWorks!)
    • Teaching intricate or precise paths with a teach pendant is too difficult.
  • System Integrator or Research
    • Determine in Concept Phase which robot best fits the application.
      • GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
    • Built-In functionality allow the user to easily create screenshots and movies for your marketing needs to your customers.
      • If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a movie is worth 10,000 words.
    • Quickly perform reach and collision detection studies.
  • Download FREE Payback Calculator Here... (MS Excel Required)

 

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How Do I Find Out More?

• FREE TRIAL!  Click on this link to the Official RobotWorks Website and download a free trial version.

• Click on this liink t download the RobotWorks Brochure  (PDF, 5MB)

• Click on this link to download the RobotWorks Version 6 Help File  (.chm format 17MB)

• Visit The Learning Center to see "How It's Done" with PDF and video files

Really, Really Cool Features:

The RobotWorksk package has some amazing capabilities to EASILY CREATE SOPHISTICATED ROBOT PATH POINTS

•    EQUALIZER for easily modifying groups of points (avoid in-line obstacles, ramps, sinewave, etc.)
• VIEW the Equalizer Help File Page...
• Click HERE to see a short movie of Equalizer being applied to a WATERJET PROGRAM...

 

•    CARRIED PART MOTION.  When you need the robot to carry your workpiece to a stationary tool (e.g., grinding, deburring, polishing)

 

•   STEP-AND-REPEAT PATTERN.  Perfect for easily creating weld build-up paths.

 

•   EXTERNAL AXIS SUPPORT OPTION.  Thermal Sprayers and Robotic Welders love this for tilt-turn workpiece positioners.

CLICK ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE A SHORT MOVIE OF THE EXTERNAL AXIS MODULE IN ACTION

 DEMO MOVIE #1: Turbine Blade on 2-Axis Positioner

 DEMO MOVIE #2: Turbine Blade on 2-Axis Positioner

 DEMO MOVIE #3: Turbine Blade on 2-Axis Positioner...Positioner Disabled

 DEMO MOVIE #4: Turbine Blade on 2-Axis Positioner...Positioner Enabled

 

• LINEAR AXIS SUPPORT OPTION.  Now available with RobotWorks Version 6.

 

•   FUNNEL POINTS.  Now available with RobotWorks Version 6.  Thermal Sprayers are gonna LOVE this function.  Easily modify and control EOAT orientation for spray path points. 
• What's The Application?  Now it is simple to control cables, hoses, and arm dress packages during complicated arm motion with minimum wrist gyrations.

CLICK ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE A SHORT MOVIE OF THE EXTERNAL AXIS MODULE IN ACTION

 DEMO MOVIE #1: Creating Turbine Component Robotic Spray Pattern with Funnel Points

 DEMO MOVIE #2: Turbine Blade Robotic Spray Pattern WITHOUT Funnel Points

 DEMO MOVIE #3: Turbine Blade Robotic Spray Pattern WITH Funnel Points

 

•    DIGITIZER INPUT.  Don't have a CAD file?  NO PROBLEM!  TEACH YOUR PATH!  Built-In integration for articulated digitizer arms allow you to teach robot path points, at your desk, with direct input to SolidWorks.  From there, it is a simple matter to create robot locations with RobotWorks.  Did we mention that this is done at your desk, not on the shop floor?  

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