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在RoboDK加工
Aryan Yashaswi Offline
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11-02-2020, 06:36 AM
If my CAM software uses multiples tools for generating the G code file so can we too add/remove tools while the robot is in simulation in the RoboDK software? Is there any indicator that asks for the tool to be removed/added?
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11-02-2020, 01:56 PM
Hi Aryan,

If you go to "Tools"-"Options"->"CAM", look at the bottom of the window.
You will find these tree options.



RoboDK should now create separate machining program for each tool.
You can insert a "tool_change" sub-program between those if required.

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11-03-2020, 08:20 AM
Ok. Thanks for sharing. Have you made any tutorial video on this tool change aspect?
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11-03-2020, 10:32 PM
Hi Aryan,

Sadly, I didn't.

The best thing I can do is link this NC file that I know will trigger the behavior.

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11-26-2020, 06:34 AM (This post was last modified: 11-26-2020, 06:36 AM byAryan Yashaswi.)
Can you share me this file in STL or STEP format so that I might be able to do the same tool change simulation with my project? Also I'm unable to know whether this machining is additive or subtractive.
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11-26-2020, 02:59 PM
Hi, I do not have the 3D model as this gcode was provided by a partner.

This process is removing material.

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11-28-2020, 01:51 PM
Will the sub-program give us a prompt that the tool has to be changed?
Also if my CAM software changes tools on its own can the same be replicated on the RoboDK platform itself?
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11-30-2020, 08:05 PM
Your CAM software will include the tool number used for the process.
RoboDK will translate that to a "SetTool(tool_number)" program call for your robot controller to process.

You then have to create a "SetTool()" program on your controller to catch that request and get the right tool with the robot.
This step is generally programmed manually on the robot controller.

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