In many robot applications, such as dispensing or welding, the tool is constantly changing due to wear or deformation. As these applications often rely on the highest possible accuracy, it is necessary to regularly check and calibrate the tool center point (TCP) of the tool, e.g. after a tool change, after each maintenance, at the beginning of a work shift or even after each process cycle.
The recalibration should occur automatically. This minimizes downtime, reduces scrap and rework, and increases the quality of the produced products.
Benefits of automatic recalibration
- Minimization of downtimes
An automatic control and calibration process reduces production interruptions.
- Increasing accuracy and quality
Regular inspection and calibration of the TCP ensures that robot applications are always carried out with the highest precision.
- Reduction of rejects and rework
Accurate calibration minimizes errors, collisions and deviations in the production process, resulting in less scrap and rework.
- Reliable tool change
After each tool change, the robot can run through a quick calibration routine to ensure that the tool has been inserted correctly and properly.
- Unrivaled speed
The quick check and calibration of the TCP saves time after tool changes or when using different workstations with one cobot.
Features
• 70mm TCP open design
•Aluminum, black anodized measurement unit
• Automatically check, validate or correct the tool tip (measurement of X-, Y-, Z-axis & angles)
• Reliably detect both metallic and non-metallic objects
• Ensures maximum precision for tool calibration with a reproducibility of 0.01 mm
• IP65 - "dust tight" and protected against water projected from a nozzle
• Fitting holes for exact positioning
• Easy assembly, one-piece design
• Quick and easy integration for Universal Robots with the URCap
