K-OTS Off-line Programming Software for Arc Welding Robots

Accession number;04A0640441
Title;K-OTS Off-line Programming Software for Arc Welding Robots
Author; HARA SUSUMU (Kobe Steel, Ltd., JPN) IZUMI TOSHIYUKI (Kobe Steel, Ltd., JPN) HIDA MASATOSHI (Kobe Steel, Ltd., JPN)
Journal Title;Kobe Steel Engineering Reports
Journal Code:F0164A
ISSN:0373-8868
VOL.54;NO.2;PAGE.96-99(2004)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.10, REF.2
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;In order to program arc welding robots efficiently, a new multi-purpose off-line programming software, called K-OTS (KOBELCO Off-line Teaching System), was developed. This software incorporates 3D-CAD data conversion, automatic programming functions (based detailed studies of the welding robot programming), a highly accurate robot simulation function and a workpiece position correction function. With these features it is possible to reduce programming time and improve the quality of the programming. The new software proved itself to be a highly effective tool for programming welding robots. (author abst.)