FLEXFAB™: Flexible Fabrication 3D Robotic Cutting System

ARC collaborated with KUKA, Hypertherm, and RobotMaster to create the FlexFab™: Flexible Fabrication 3D Robotic Plasma Cutting Cell, an integrated system that converts CAD models into a 3D plasma cut steel part, saving time and labor hours via precision control.

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Description

First, the RobotMaster CAD/CAM software generates the robot path. Then, cutting parameters are automatically generated based on part thickness via the Hypertherm Process Selection System. And with our proprietary touch work technique, part registration is accomplished before cutting. During the actual cutting, the ARC FlexFab software maintains the optimal torch to part distance, regardless of the torch angle, eliminating the need for a dedicated torch height control axis. And all robot axes use vector torch motion perpendicular to the part-a unique capability essential in the 3D cutting of complex parts.

kuka robotic arm with hypertherm cutting torch creating 3d plasma cuts with Flexfab

Flexfab™ inccorporates a KUKA robotic arm with the advanced plasma cutting solution provided by Hypertherm

hypertherm torch showcasing the accuracy with 3d cut Flexfab

Flexfab™ creates clean and sharps cuts with laser-like precision with  on-the-fly optimization of cutting parameters every few millimeters.

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