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Basic Working Procedures
will move the robot to this position. Press the "Reset" button
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to set all values to 0.
Warning: Always verify the X/Y/Z values before sending a "GO" command to the robot to avoid
any damage to the robot, tool or workpiece!
Mechanical Initialization
To initiate a mechanical initialization please press the red "INI" button.
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Setting reference points
Visual PathBuilder needs reference points for aligning the CAD model with the actual position of the
machined workpiece.
You specify any location at your CAD drawing as reference point. Visual PathBuilder then needs the
exact location of this point in robot coordinates with the workpiece mounted on the robot. By comparing
the location of the reference point in the drawing with the same point at the robot Visual PathBuilder is
able to calculate offset and deviation angles (in the case that the workpiece is not 100% justified to the
X/Y axis when mounted on the robot).
When to use one or two reference points
Visual PathBuilder allows to specify one or two reference points. Use one reference point when you are
sure that the workpiece is correctly justified to the X/Y axis when mounted on the robot. With one
reference point the software is able to calculate X/Y/Z offset values but no deviation angle. If you want to
achieve highest accuracy you will have to specify a second reference point to enable Visual PathBuilder
calculating a deviation angle.
Chose the best location for reference points
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