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Path Programming and Force Mode |
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We received an interesting question from @NicoHanstein who is experimenting with the path recording for deburring with their spindles.
After programming path, we would like to tell the system to follow the path with a specific (preset) force.
With our spindle we can adjust the force to e.g. 5 Newton with a certain air pressure.
That means, the spindle will not deflect/move to the side before you do not exceed a force to spindle higher than 5N.
However very often the force of 5N can be too strong. In this case it would be good to tell the system/software to apply a maximum force of e.g. 2 Newton.
Is this possible with the system?
The reason for this is that our spindles have limitation when it comes to very low forces against a work piece. Depending on the size and weight of a spindle, we need a certain air pressure to position / center it in the middle. This necessary air pressure results in a minimum force of deflection. With a bigger spindle it can be easily 6 – 8 N.
I would be curious to see how the signal fluctuates and if we can get a 2N accuracy without too much disturbances caused by spindle rotation!
Application Engineer
Robotiq
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I have another question regarding the path programming: Since I need to unplug the sensors for the UR controller, do the FT300 sensors not send data to the robot while running a path? Are the sensors only required for recording paths via active drive?
The sensor can be unplug from the robot once the path has been recorded. No sensor data is used when the robot is running the path. However, you won't be able to modify path properties in the interface when the sensor is unplug. So you won't be able to adjust speed of the path, reverse it and so on. I will wait and see the data variation before making further recommendations!
Application Engineer
Robotiq
[email protected]