Tool number
This used by default in the TCP manager and should ideally match the tool number used in real life.
Tool name
A name for the tool, used for reference only. It does not affect the program. Use a short, unique name that makes it easy to identify the tool.
For example, Spray paint 10mm nozzle.
Tool description
More descriptive text will be included alongside the tool name in some areas of Robotmaster.
For example, ABB Paint Spray 10 mm nozzle Type A.
Spraying parameters
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Nozzle diameter
Size of the nozzle opening, represented by the top of the spray cone in the Preview. Upper diameter of cone.
Distance to part
The distance from the nozzle tip to the surface of workpiece. This should represent the optimal spraying distance.
For spraying applications, the TCP/ tool frame is placed at the bottom of the cone.
Stanislav: Tool length + holder length.
Dist. from nozzle to TCP.
X and Y pattern value
X and Y pattern value settings define the shape and size of the bottom of the spray cone.
Set X and Y to the same value for a circular cone.
Set X and Y to different values to create an elliptical spray cone shape. This can be used for fan-shaped spray cones.
X value that defines the cone size pattern along the X axis at the bottom of the cone. Determines shape of ellipse. For fan shaped spray cones, set to
(discuss paint fan alignment relative to path)
Max effective distance
Sets how far the spray can reach and still effectively cover the workpiece. The max effective distance must be larger than the distance to part.
Does this limit the robot paths and kinematics at all? Will the user be presented with an error if they exceed this distance?
Spray rate
The accumulation of spray deposition on the surface in mm/min. A rate of 1 means that the thickness would go from 0 to 1 mm in one minute when the tool is stationary.
Spray rate
Spraying simulation
Spray color
Select a color for spraying. This is the color that will be used in the Task area and in the Device area when simulating spraying in coverage mode..
Accumulation target value
This value represents the targeted value for the spray thickness when in accumulation mode.
Important for accumulation mode, which
Preview
The Preview shows a
In the Preview, you can left-click and drag to move the spray cone.