2. Path creation(1)
In RobotWorks, the target shapes for path creation are most of the shape elements in SolidWorks.
Types include faces, edges, curves, contours, patterns, holes, and more.
a. Leads created
①Face: A path is created by the line connecting the centers of the two ridges
that make up
the
face. (See Figure 6)
Figure 6 Face
②Edge: A path is created on the edge
that makes up the face or solid. (See Figure-7)
Figure-7 Edge
③ Curve: A path is created in the curve (composite curve) created by SolidWorks.
Composite curves projected on the face are also possible
Figure-8 Curve
④Contour: A figure with two edges, outer and inner (see Fig. 9)
Figure-9 contour
b. Leads created in groups
Figure-10 Pattern
① Pattern: A path is created to fill the surface surrounded by two ridges.
In the case of painting, it is also possible to add a coating allowance on both ends
(see Fig. 10).
②Hole: A path will be created in the SolidWorks hole.
Multiple holes are also applicable. It can also be used for thread cutting
c. Leads with only points
Figure-11 Route
①Route: A trajectory created by clicking on the surface (see Fig. 11)
②Pose point: Created when a pass point is required in space.
（Example: When the starting points of the two paths are different）
③Face point: You can create a path point just by clicking on any surface.
④Import: Import (read) various types of path data to create a path.
Example: FANUC (.LS), ABB (.PRG), KUKA (.SRC), Motoman (.JBI)
⑤Capture: It is possible to capture the operation data XYZ Rx Ry Rz
from
the
capture device.
（Example of capture device: Microscribe, CopyCat）
⑥ Hole: A path will be created in the SolidWorks hole.
Space: 1. Preparation３）Preparation③refer to Space