Description

Programming FANUC® Robots for Industry Applications is an introduction to programming FANUC® industrial robots using the handheld teach pendant. This user-friendly text/workbook describes the robot cell environment, robot components, basic operation, safety considerations, and programming concepts. Step-by-step procedures walk the learner through setting up, developing, and modifying programs. Lab exercises provide step-by-step instructions for guided practice of selected procedures for assembly, pick-and-place, and other industrial processes. The fi nal chapter addresses the use of ROBOGUIDE® software.

Learners will be able to establish robot frames; determine the parameters for movements, commands, and instructions; interact with other cell equipment; and implement features for effi cient and complex programs.

CONTENTS

• Industrial Robots
• Robot Cell Components
• Robot Safety Standards

Robot Jogging
• Powering Up Robots
• Comparing Jogging Methods
• Jogging Robots

Robot Frames
• Referencing Frames
• Creating Tool Frames
• Creating User Frames
• Creating Jog Frames

Starting Programs
• Identifying File Types
• Setting Up TP Programs
• Creating Payload Schedules
• Using Editing Commands
• Programming Movement Lines

Comparing Movement Types
• Selecting Movement Settings
• Programming Movement Types

Instruction Lines
• Selecting Frames
• Using the Program Adjust Procedure
• Directing Program Execution
• Fine-Tuning Program Timing
• Adding Program Notes

Registers
• Utilizing Registers
• Utilizing Position Registers

Offsetting Position Registers
• Offset Programming
• Resetting an Offset Position Register

Inputs/Outputs and End Effectors
• Utilizing Inputs/Outputs
• Integrating End Effectors

ROBOGUIDE® Software NEW
• Creating a ROBOGUIDE Cell
• Navigating ROBOGUIDE
• Programming in ROBOGUIDE