Cenit
Autonomous offline programming
With the 2023.2 release of the 3D simulation software 'Fastsuite E2', Cenit delivers targeted, AI-based functionalities to support manufacturing processes in addition to 28 technological innovations for the simulation and programming of robots.
In terms of technology, Cenit is focusing on three technology packages in the release: efficient planning of welding paths, AI-based, autonomous offline programming (OLP) and automatic path optimization as well as functions for seam search and seam tracking via sensors.
Offline programming (OLP) with automatic path optimization enables companies to take a first step towards 'autonomous programming' in robot welding. Supported by artificial intelligence algorithms, the function automatically analyzes the generated robot path to detect problems such as collisions, axis limitations or singularities. The algorithm then searches for solutions and automatically creates an error-free program.
Automatic seam search and seam tracking aims to optimize complete processes: robot welding paths including the associated seam search and seam tracking functions can be created and optimized during simulation and programming. This enables automatic adaptation of the robot program to geometric deviations within the parts and within the clamping situation, which in turn reduces the amount of manual reworking required on the robot cell.
The Weld Cockpit ensures accurate and consistent planning of welding operations and helps to achieve repeatable and reliable results. The 'Weld Cockpit' helps to define the planned welding path directly on the 3D component using welding symbols or to transfer it directly from 3D master models - and supports the standardized transfer of manufacturing information from production drawings to OLP processes.
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