connect and disconnect of parts to tools

kuv-vokl

Hello,

i have a tool gripper (turning gripper for to different parts) and i have problems to connect and disconnect parts to my tool. Now the questions :

- It is important where the "local origin"  of the part is, isn't it?

- Where can i modify the "snap point" of the tool ? (it seems to be the first made TCP from creating the tool)

- I can define more than one TCP for a tool but there is always the same "snap point" for connecting parts

Thank you for your answers.

VOKL

 

 

Anders S

Hi,

If you select "Keep position" in the Attach Object window in the Event Manager, it doesn't matter where the local origin of the part is. The part will keep the position relative the tool it has when you attach it.

If you select "Update position" the local origin of the part will be attached to the first made TCP from creating the tool. This "snap point" is not possible to change.

kuv-vokl

Hello Anders,

OK, thank you for your quick reply.

It is a little bit strange, that i can not modify this "important" point. I don't know if "snap point" is the right word for that point. What is the right description in english.

But why is it not editable ? - Are there any important reasons for that in RS.

What can i do if i have turning gripper for two parts and i need two "snap points" ?

Best regards

Klaus Vogel

 

Anders S

Hello Klaus,

Until now there have not been any demand from costumers about editable attach frames (snap points). But I will add it to the wish list for future releases.

A workaround in the meantime is to attach two (or more) tools to the robot with different TCPs. Then can you decide what frame (TCP) you should attach the part to.

kuv-vokl

Hello Anders,

thanks a lot. - I will wait for future releases.

Best regards

Klaus Vogel