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Robotics

RobotWare Cutting
High-precision robotic laser cutting software
RobotWare Cutting is an
advanced controller software
that optimizes laser cutting
using ABB robots. It includes
sophisticated tools for robot
tuning and calibration, integration of peripheral equipment
and the programming of
complex paths and shapes.
Shape generation
It is easy to create complex shapes such as holes, slots, rectangles, hexagons and CAD shapes, by following dedicated
programming instructions for each shape. In addition, free
form cutting instructions for linear and circular movements
are supported, which are typically used for trimming of edges.
The intuitive user interfaces
Intuitive user interfaces make it easy to create advanced laser
cutting programs, including instructions for specific cutting
shapes, advanced shape tuning and integration with peripheral equipment. Operator interfaces can be created by the
user using standard ABB software tools, allowing operators
to run and modify cutting programs without the support of a
robot programmer.
Equipment integration
Most common brands and models of laser sources, laser
cutting heads and other peripheral equipment are supported.
Equipment specific functions such as turning on and off the
laser can be controlled directly from the robot program. The
interface between the robot and the peripheral equipment is
standardized and can be adapted to different brands.
Advanced shape tuning – Friction compensation
RobotWare Cutting automatically compensates for mechanical friction ensuring optimum performance for each shape.
Advanced shape tuning optimizes the motion performance for
a specific shape at a specific location, which helps in maximizing cutting performance. Each shape is given a unique set
of friction compensation values via a user-friendly interface.

Iterative Learning Control
ABB cutting robots are learning by doing. Advanced iterative learning control algorithms improve the robot’s cutting
pattern. The path shape is recorded and compared with the
desired shape, which generates an offset based on differences – allowing the robot to gradually improve its cutting
performance.
Laser power modulation
Laser power can be adjusted to the speed of the robotic
laser head, thus improving cutting quality and optimizing
perfor­mance.
Summary of benefits
High quality cutting
Quality comparable to traditional five-axis cutting machines
through high accuracy robots and software.
Easy to program
Advanced software that eliminates the difficulty of programming complex paths and shapes.
Easy to commission
Sophisticated features makes the laser cutting process easy
to tune, calibrate and integrate with other machines and
equipment.
Integration of process data
Laser parameter tables are available that facilitate process
date re-use and creation of experience databases.