In today's fast-changing industrial landscape, accuracy is paramount. In automotive, aerospace, electronics, and other industries, accuracy and repeatability are not optional — they are critical. And that is where Precision Robotic Application can change the game by changing how robots are used, calibrated, and managed. With that change, globally accepted examples of Precision Robotic Application innovations appear to be following Dynalog-US, known worldwide for its innovations in robotic measurement, calibration, and performance verification solutions.
What is Precision Robotic Application?
Precision robotic application is defined as using robotic systems designed and calibrated to perform actions with high levels of accuracy and repeatability. More importantly, these applications are more than just robots performing tasks; they are robotic actions and movements within fractions of millimeters, consistently and reliably.
From positioning a laser for cutting, to welding components on a vehicle frame, to assembling fragile electronics, precision robotic application ensures that the work is done accurately. Of course, you don't just get that level of precision without specific calibrated training and preparation. It takes calibration, error compensation, and validation to help with achieving the accuracy you need. This is where Dynalog-US comes in.
Dynalog-US: The Leader in the Field of Robot Calibration
For decades, Dynalog-US has been an innovator in robot calibration and performance measurement technologies for robotic applications. Dyanlog's technical solutions are trusted by industrial giants and initial robotic equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and offer turnkey solutions that make precision robotic applications not only possible but feasible for daily applications.
Dynalog's tools and systems are used for:
- Robot Tool Centre Point (TCP) Calibration
- Robot Base Frame Calibration
- Verification of offline programming (OLP)
Robot Path Accuracy Verification
In-Work Error Compensation
Customer robot implementations utilizing Dynalog technical solutions benefitted from mean time delivery reductions, throughput improvements and controlled/manufactured quality, all while managing costs.
Why Precision is Important with Modern Robots
In industrial robotic applications a couple of millimeters can potentially break the process. With a significant lack of calibration, the robot will start to drift, and, the tools and parts will slowly lose calibration and exactitude. This can and will lead to:
Defective products
Rework & scrap
Machine life reduction
Potential safety issues for workers nearby
Ultimately by using precision techniques and robot calibration tools, a company can avoid the above issues and have a competitive edge.
Dynalog's Flagship Precision Solutions
Let's take a look at some of the solutions offered by Dynalog-US that are enabling precision robotic applications across uses.
- DynaCal™ – Robot Calibration System
DynaCal is Dynalog's flagship calibration system to allow users to identify the actual kinematic parameters of a robot to create the right relationship between the robot and its environment. This also leads to better positioning accuracy and reliable repeatability.
- DynaPose™ – Robot Pose in Real Time
DynaPose provides a real-time pose feedback of robot arms and end effectors. With DynaPose, you can confirm that robots are precisely positioned as they are supposed to be during practical operation, with important feedback for better process accuracy and safety.
- DynaVision™ – Calibration of an Integrated Robot and Vision System
In applications where robotic vision is deployed, DynaVision assists users in aligning camera systems with the robot coordinate system to provide an understanding of how the robot behaves in relation to a visual guidance system. DynaVision can be used for inspection, pick-and-place, and assembly operations.
- Robot Performance Assessment
Dynalog can also provide customers with the capability to assess the accuracy and performance capabilities of robots, even before they hit the floor. This provides peace of mind that the right robot is selected and its performance is consistent with expectations.
