WeldPRO ™

Basic Description

WeldPRO, FANUC Robotics’ latest

plug-in to the Roboguide® off-line
programming tool, allows users to
simulate a robotic arc welding
process in 3-D space. Driven
exclusively by a FANUC Robotics
Virtual Robot Controller, WeldPRO
is empowered with the most accurate
program teaching tools and cycle

Robotics
time information available in any
simulation package.

A user can easily navigate through

WeldPRO to create complete
workcells by importing actual tooling
and workpiece CAD files. Anyone
familiar with programming a FANUC
robot will be able to easily create
new weld paths with proper torch
angles and process parameters. All Robot cell simulation and Virtual Teach Pendant
programs and settings from the virtual
workcell can be transferred to the real
robot to decrease installation time. ■ WeldPRO provides the most ■ Built-in System models -
accurate cycle time information Standard FANUC workcell
WeldPRO is recommended for the for FANUC robots compared to configuration information is
following applications: any other simulation package stored in system files and is
available in the industry. automatically loaded with the
■ GMAW Welding ■ Working with the Virtual Teach workcell geometry CAD data.
■ Plasma Welding Pendant, operators can gain Custom workcell setup data
■ GTAW Welding experience and training on an can be stored and used in
■ Plasma Cutting exact replica of their workcell, other simulations.
without any expensive hardware. ■ Auxiliary Axis Support -
Benefits Custom components requiring
Features extended axis or multi-group
■ With WeldPRO, robotic welding support can be easily added
and cutting applications can be ■ FANUC robot library - Quick and configured as required.
validated in a virtual environment access to any FANUC robot for Positioners, rails, or booms can
without the time consuming and system layout and simulation. be attached to each motor to give
costly need to acquire an actual Each robot model comes an accurate representation of a
robot, associated parts, tooling complete with an associated custom workcell configuration.
and welders. Virtual Robot Controller and a ■ CAD Import (IGES files) - CAD
■ By importing part and tooling unique robot solid model to models of existing parts, fixtures
CAD models into a WeldPRO replicate the robot's operation and positioners can be imported
simulation, projects and as precisely as possible within directly into WeldPRO to build
applications are qualified a simulation environment. system layouts and to evaluate
quicker and more accurately ■ Built-in CAD models - Instant system operation.
than through manual methods. access to many commonly used ■ CAD to Path teaching - Create
■ WeldPRO allows for offline fixtures, tables, weld equipment weld paths by clicking on the part
"what if" scenario simulations. and weld torches. Additional CAD model to generate the points
Users can improve and touch- simple 3-D geometric shapes of the program part. WeldPRO
up existing robotic applications are provided as modeling tools automatically creates the TP
without experiencing downtime to create custom machines, program and optimizes the path
and lost production. tools and/or fixtures. for linear or circular motion.
Roboguide is a registered trademark of FANUC LTD.
 Weld gun angles, weld schedules WeldPRO PC Requirements
and weave schedules can all be Minimum Recommended
entered by the programmer to Intel® Pentium® III processor 800 MHz Intel® Pentium® IV processor 1 GHz
create a complete, ready to run 256 MB RAM 512 MB RAM
weld path. Hard Disk with 450 MB available disk space NVIDIA graphics card
■ Simple robot teaching - Easy Microsoft® Windows® 2000™ Microsoft® Windows® XP™
creation of robot paths by
teaching positions on the part
model(s) or by entering robot Example of CAD to Path Function
coordinates manually. An
innovative robot programming
drag and drop Teach Tool is
accompanied with traditional
teach pendant style jogging panel.
■ Full two-way compatibility -
Allows for the virtual and real
robot to be exactly identical,
including weld schedules, I/O
configuration, register comments
and system settings.
■ Robot reach check - A 3-D view
of the robot work envelope is
provided for layout of parts,
fixtures and other cell components
effectively within the workcell.
Simple controls for changing the
viewing perspective allow the
FANUC robot library includes all ARC Mate models
layout and work envelope to be
seen in any direction.
■ Collision detection - Visual
identification of collisions during
the robot simulation identifies
areas that need to be re-
programmed or allows the
relocation of the robot, tooling
and/or part before an actual robot
becomes installed in the plant. Built-In CAD model examples
■ Profiler - The teach pendant
program profiler allows program
cycle time to be reviewed quickly
for timing bottlenecks and
operational slowdowns. Processing
problems can be avoided long
before the robot is placed into
production.
■ TP Trace - A unique capability to
display the actual robot motion vs.
the taught path. It includes a TP
trace by speed, orientation and
acceleration, allowing touchup of FANUC Robotics America, Inc. Charlotte, NC Toronto, Canada
3900 W. Hamlin Road (704) 596-5121 (905) 812-2300
the robot program before the robot Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3253
is actually deployed. (248) 377-7000 Chicago, IL Montréal, Québec
■ Animation AVI - Allows the user Fax (248) 276-4133 (847) 898-6000 (450) 492-9001
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