Objectif A laser robot (OPTIMO) has been part programmed via a small computer using computer aided design/computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) techniques. The first step was to define the qualifications of the system that is to be obtained. The requirements of the user that have been taken into consideration for a CAD/CAM automatic programming system used with a laser cutting or welding robot, mainly cover the need to integrate the system, both from a functional point of view and for data flow, as well as the need to overcome the intrisic programming difficulties. It is necessary to note how important the integration is for a plant that uses high level technologies. This CAM system can be used by large or small plants.IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT TO BRING WITHIN THE BUDGET OF SMES THE POSSIBILITY TO PROGRAMME A LASER ROBOT VIA A SMALL COMPUTER BY MAKING USE OF CAD/CAM TECHNIQUES. A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE ROBOT WILL BE DEVELOPED SO THAT CONTROL PROGRAMS FOR CUTTING OR WELDING OF WORK PIECES CAN BE WRITTEN AND CHECKED "OFF-LINE", I.E. WITHOUT THE NEED OF PHYSICAL TESTING ON THE ROBOT ITSELF. SUCH A MATHEMATICAL MODEL IS CALLED A "VIRTUAL MACHINE".THE "VIRTUAL MACHINE" WILL BE BUILT INTO A STAND-ALONE CAD/CAM WORK STATION CONNECTED TO THE LASER ROBOT. IN THIS WAY, AN SME WILL BE ABLE TO DIRECTLY GENERATE A PROGRAM TO CONTROL PATH CO-ORDINATES, LASER ORIENTATION, AND SO ON, STARTING FROM A CAD DESCRIPTION OF THE PART TO BE CUT OR WELDED.. THIS PROCEDURE AVOIDS THE INTERMEDIATE STAGE OF PRODUCING A PHYSICAL MODEL OF THE PART IN ORDER TO "TEACH" THE PATH TO THE LASER ROBOT. Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physicsnatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Programme(s) FP1-BRITE - Multiannual research and development programme (EEC) in the fields of basic technological research and the applications of new technologies (BRITE), 1985-1988 Thème(s) Data not available Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur Prima Industrie SpA Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Via Antonelli 32 10097 Regina Margherita di Collegno Torino Italie Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (2) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire Erdisa Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse 28027 Madrid Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Eurosoft Robotique SA France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse 1 allée de la Venelle 92150 Suresnes Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
