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make a spiral upwarks

Hello everyone,

I wonder if with a code in rapid for an abb robot (on robotstudio without the virtual zone).

If we can create a spiral upwards (like a spring) see attached photo.

and if we could modify its height in z at each layer

thank you

Comments

  • You could you either RelTool or Offset function in successive MoveC's.  Do the appropriate math to figure out the size and pitch of your spiral.
    Lee Justice