Tool calibration
Our calibration and measuring systems at a glance:
| advintec TCP-3D | advintec TCP-5D | advintec TCP-6D | |
| Sensor type | 2 channel infrared 880 nm, pulsed at 2kHz | 2 channel infrared 880 nm, pulsed at 2kHz | 2 channel infrared 880 nm, pulsed at 2kHz |
| Interface | Serial or field bus (DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Interbus, etc.) | Serial or field bus (DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Interbus, etc.) | Serial or field bus (DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Interbus, etc.) |
| Calibration accuracy | 0,02 mm | 0,02 mm | 0,02 mm |
| Calibration time | 3 sec. complete 2D calibration, 6 sec. complete 3D calibration | 9 sec. complete 5D calibration | 15 sec. complete 6D calibration |
| Protection class | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dirty surroundings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Casing | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 2 or 3 translations | 5 (3 translations, 2 rotations) | 6 (3 translations, 3 rotations) |
| Automatic correction of tool data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fields of application | Arc welding, stud welding, spot welding, laser welding, tig welding, gluing, milling | Arc welding, stud welding, spot welding, laser welding, tig welding, gluing, milling | Gripper calibration, fixture calibration, power train applications, high precision applications |
| CE mark | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating voltage | 10-34 V DC | 10-34 V DC | 10-34 V DC |
| Connections | IBS connector, 5-pin, PE advance conn. | IBS connector, 5-pin, PE advance conn. | IBS connector, 5-pin, PE advance conn. |
Tool calibration advintec TCP-3D / TCP-5D
The challenge:
Continually securing the correct operating position for robotic tools such as welding torches and milling tools.
The solution:
The advintec TCP-3D tool calibration system calibrates the tool electronically in up to six dimensions. The robot program is automatically corrected by the measured variations and ensures that the tool always operates at the correct position. advintec TCP-3D is a high-precision calibration system that can be used for all robot types and for machines with rotationally symmetrical tools, making it independent of specific manufacturers.
Your benefit:
Correction takes place directly and automatically in the ongoing production process. The advintec TCP calibration system
- prevents scrap and rework
- assuring 100 % production quality
- reducing costs
- does away with the need for manual program corrections and prevents position-related malfunctions due to wear and tear on tools or the replacement of tools
- relies on its own precision measurements, thereby excluding possible sources of error
- measurement takes place without contact and without reorientation movements
- faster calibration
- small footprint
- integration in close proximity of your torch cleaner. The advintec TCP sensor is insensitive to contaminants such as anti-spatter since it works in the invisible infrared spectrum.
Integration of advintec TCP-3D in the production process:
- uncomplicated
- reduction of robot resp. machine programming to a minimum
- fast installation
- easy set-up
- logging of calibration-data: regular data evaluation possible at any time
- no additional PC‘s required
Scope of supply: 1) TCP Sensor; 3) TCP controller;
Not included: 2) Torch cleaner; 4) Robot controller; 5) Robot
For special applications we offer you optional technology packages:
- TCP software milling: This software add-on was developed specifically for milling applications and allows the calibration of rotating tools with cutting edges such as milling tools and drill bits. In addition to the tool calibration it also contains a tool breakage detection.
- TCP software stud welding: This software add-on was developed specifically for the calibration of stud welding tools with a foot. It facilitates the calibration of the stud or chuck, whereas the software can differentiate between the chuck and the foot.
- TCP software sealant nozzle (hook nozzle): This software add-on was developed specifically for the calibration of sealant nozzles with special geometries (hook nozzles) for hem sealing.
Tool calibration advintec TCP-6D
The challenge:
Calibration of robotic tools in six dimensions, e.g. grippers during the production processes
The solution:
advintec TCP-6D is a high-precision calibration system, that can be used for all robot types, making it independent of specific manufacturers. It calibrates the tool electronically in up to six dimensions, i.e. in three translational and three rotatory dimensions, electronically, precisely and fast.
Your benefit:
correction takes place directly and automatically in the ongoing production process
- prevents scrap and rework
- assuring 100 % production quality
- reducing costs
- does away with the need for manual program corrections and prevents position-related malfunctions due to wear and tear on tools or the replacement of tools
- relies on its own precision measurements, thereby excluding possible sources of error
- measurement takes place without contact and without reorientation movements
- faster calibration
- small footprint
You can find further information on the system and ist functionality in the details of the calibration system advintec TCP-3D.
advintec TCP-6D – the new dimension of tool calibration!
