Enhances communication
November 1st 2008 KMT Robotic
Solutions has added
new features to its
robotic threedimensional
waterjet
cleaning and surface
treatment systems. All
now include the
CleaningWare
program developed for
easy programming
and operation of the
systems and a new
Tool Centre Point
(TCP) control. The
company has also launched a
Cleaning Programming Tool option.
The easy-to-use CleaningWare
software follows the ABB program
standard and offers fast editing of
operating programs with a number
of software options such as 2D
shape path generation. It enhances
human-to-machine communication
and lets the operator adjust water
pressure to minimise wear on the
high-pressure tubes and hoses.
The TCP control combines a
TCP adapter placed on the
cleaning tool and the CtrltTool
control program to check if the
position of the TCP is correct. It is
easy to check if the cleaning tool is
damaged or if the TCP values are
incorrect. If the control pins do not
match, corrective action must be
taken before production/
programming can start. This
ensures that the system does not
clean with a damaged cleaning
tool or incorrect TCP values which
will mean the robot will deviate
from the programmed path.
The Cleaning Programming tool
is attached to the robot cleaning
nozzle for optical verification of the
cleaning area during on-line
programming. The tool comprises
a holder for the cleaning nozzle
head and an 8 laser pointer with a
range of <2000 mm (~100 mm),
which allows the user to visualise
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