[K-Tec]

   
Hello,

I have a Robotic Welding Station project for shipbuilding automation. I have a gantry for 2 additional (X and Y) external axes. I have two robots, moving independently in the Y axis bridge, and the bridge moves along the X axis. 

In total, I have four objects/bodies: BaseRails (base for external X axis), Bridge (base for external Y axis, moving on the first body), Carrier1 (base for first robot, moving on the second body), Carrier 2 (base for second robot, moving on the second body).

Firtsly, I cannot create such custom mechanism because I have 4 bodies for 2 external axes for 2 robots. What would you suggest?

Secondly, I would like to synchronize 2 external axes for each robots, but when I create two different mechanisms for each carrier, the bridge (second body) is doubled. How can I overcome this?

I would appreciate your support and I would be happy to explain to problem better if needed. Thank you.

[Albert]

RoboDK uses the provided geometry to create your mechanism without deleting it. This is why you may feel like the geometry is doubled.

If you can provide us with your RDK project file we may be able to help you better.

[K-Tec]

Hi, I attached the RDK file for the project. My problem is I can only synchronize one external axis for each robot either for the movement on X-axis or Y-axis. I need both robots to move on both X and Y axes synchronously. I would appreciate if you have any suggestions. Thanks.


  Simulation14Feb.zip (Size: 8.87 MB / Downloads: 62)

[Albert]

I understand that both robots share the same X axis but they each have a separate carrier on the X axis which can be controlled independently. In this case, I recommend you to use the X axis as a positionner and synchronize each robot with its own carrier on the X axis.

With this setup, you can place the X axis in the area of interest and run programs for both robots in that area without moving the X axis.

Nice cell by the way.