{"id":4447,"date":"2021-09-03T17:05:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T21:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/?p=4447"},"modified":"2021-09-03T17:05:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T21:05:56","slug":"cnc-robot-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/cnc-robot-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"CNC Robot Programming in 7 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is CNC robot programming easy enough that you should consider a machining robot?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re looking to improve your CNC process\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you just purchase another conventional CNC machine? Sure, it ties you to particular machining processes, but at least CNC programming is familiar to you\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Or could a machining robot add some extra flexibility and advanced functionality that will be beneficial to your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier to program a robot for CNC-style machining than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Robot Programming and CNC Programming Comparable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, it’s worth discussing whether it’s even correct to talk about using a robot for machining tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people assert<\/a> that robots shouldn’t be used for CNC machining as they don’t match the performance. However, this is a rather narrow way of thinking. It prioritizes certain measures of performance at the expense of other measures of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s certainly true that CNC machines have higher stiffness and accuracy than robots, they don’t excel in all properties. For example, robots are more flexible and have a bigger workspace. This allows them to handle machining tasks that would just be impossible for a conventional CNC machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have talked before about the properties in which robot machining can outperform CNC machines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, it’s important to note that not all machining tasks are suitable for robotic machining. CNC machines exist for a reason and they are very good at what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some specific situations, robot machining can be an extremely effective way to add more versatile machining capabilities to your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of a Good Robot Programming Tool for CNC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do decide that robot machining is right for your machining needs, there is one important choice that you will need to make up-front\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which programming tool will you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One reason that robot machining is a relatively new application of robotics could be because of the traditional difficulties with programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programming even a simple CNC machining toolpath requires the robot to make a lot of movements. Traditionally, these would have been extremely difficult to program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, some robot programming tools<\/a> make it easy to create CNC robot machining programs through a dedicated machining wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Easy Steps to Program Your Robot as a CNC Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Programming your robot to operate in place of a CNC is easier than you might think. You just need to get the right steps in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 7 simple steps for reliable CNC robot programming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Assess If Your Task is Suitable for a CNC Robot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CNC robots and conventional CNC machines are best suited to different types of machining. There are a few key properties<\/a> that you should consider before choosing to go with one technology over the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you move forward with the deployment, decide if a robot will be suitable for your machining task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Identify the Right Robot Model for Your Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only some robot brands and models will be right for your machining task. You will need to select a model that suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One property that is important for robot machining is the stiffness of the robot. Choose a robot with sufficient stiffness that its mechanical structure will not produce unhelpful vibrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Load Up the Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have identified the right robot for your CNC machining task, you just need to load up your chosen robot programming software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to try RoboDK, you can download your free trial copy via the download page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Select Your Robot Model in the Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adding your chosen robot model is a simple case of going to the Robot Library<\/a> and picking it from the list of available robots. We currently have over 600 robots and accessories from over 60 manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your chosen robot isn’t listed, just get in contact<\/a> and we can add it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need to add your chosen machining tool to the robot setup. There are some already available in the library or you can add your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Connect With Your CAM Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “business end” of your CNC robot programming will be in your CAD\/CAM tool. If you’ve been using conventional CNC machines, you will be familiar with the interface of your favored CAD software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any CAM tool can be used to generate the machining toolpaths for CNC robot machining. But, RoboDK does have plugins for various popular CAD\/CAM software packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Run the Machining Wizard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Programming the robot to follow your machining path is very easy. You just load up the RoboDK machining wizard and add your CNC file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various settings you can also choose here including the tool offset, approach and retract normals, and your preferred algorithm. You can find more specific details in the documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Download Program to the Robot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you simply need to generate your CNC robot program and download it to the robot controller itself. This can be done at the click of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The robot can then follow your programmed machining path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Tutorial to Get Started With CNC Robot Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How can you get started quickly with your CNC robot programming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reliable way to learn how to use a new software is to watch an experienced user creating a robot machining program from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have several dedicated video tutorials<\/a> where experts from our team show how you can create a machining application easily in RoboDK. These include applications like machining with an external axis, laser cutting, 3-axis machining, and plastic deburring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s stopping you from getting started with robot machining? Tell us in the comments below or join the discussion on LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or in the RoboDK Forum.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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