WELDING


New offline programming for laser welding cells


T


he new TruTops Weld programming software allows users to create welding programs offline on


a computer while the laser welding cell is producing parts. They then transfer the program to the machine where the TeachLine sensor system automatically adjusts it to match the actual position of the part. This minimises the need for teach-in processes.


Twofold benefit for users TRUMPF’s new TruTops Weld programming software has been specifically designed to work with the TruLaser Weld 5000 laser welding cell. Offering an intuitive, user-friendly interface, the software incorporates a broad range of TRUMPF’s accumulated technological expertise, including welding parameters and information on processing angles. It also


TruTops Weld: Welding programs are created on a computer while the machine gets on with production work.


integrates all the TruLaser Weld functions such as the rotary module and the TeachLine sensor system. TruTops Weld is a valuable


addition to any facility. It increases machine availability by allowing users to create welding programs on a computer rather than on the


laser welding cell. That means the machine can keep producing parts during programming and it divides up the workload more efficiently between the machine operator and the programmer. TruTops Weld also makes it much faster to create programs. With teach-in programming, machine operators have to individually program every point the robot will travel to during processing. TruTops Weld calculates these points on the robot’s path automatically. It also offers a number of other software features that make life easier for machine operators.


Fast programming: Instead of having to teach the robot each individual point of travel, TruTops Weld calculates the robot’s movements automatically.


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A welding program in four steps The new programming process consists of four steps. The first step focuses on the part: the programmer defines the points to be welded by clicking the corresponding part edges. The welding parameters can then be selected from a comprehensive database. Alternatively, programmers can choose to use parameters they have


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