Smooth Robotics is happy to announce a new release of our innovative welding software, SmoothTool 1.8. The latest version contains a set of new features that highlight the ease of user experience and bring even more value and efficiency to the welder. In this blog post, we will dive deeper into the list of improvements SmoothTool 1.8 brings and explain how to effectively utilize our software to help you streamline your cobot welding process further.
Custom parameter profiles
One of the most sought-after features that SmoothTool 1.8 now includes is the option for custom parameter profiles for Weld nodes. The idea is simple: if you have discovered settings for your Weld that produce satisfactory results and you wish to replicate them, these settings along with additional comments and a custom name can now be saved as a profile on the Profile page and retrieved later when needed.
Alternatively, your custom profile can be set as the default in your configuration. When doing so, all new Weld programs will automatically apply the chosen profile with your predefined parameters. These updates mean the set-up for every recurring weld piece is radically shortened and the possibility of encountering errors associated with parameter input is minimized.
Improved Multipass
Multipass recreate
Another batch of exciting improvements comes in the form of Multipass updates. The Multipass recreate feature offers the possibility to save the pass structure and data of a Multipass program as a custom profile. You can then load and apply your unique Multipass profile on a new base pass. This feature comes in handy when you are performing multipass welds on similar pieces with a different shape, as it effectively shortens the setup time of these weld jobs.
Multipass crop and extend
In addition to Multipass recreate, we have also upgraded our Multipass feature with the crop and extend functionality, which allows individual passes to be shortened or extended on both ends. You now have full control over the parameters of each pass to achieve the highest structural integrity of the joint.
More new features
SmoothTool 1.8 further introduces a function that enables you to start your weld from anywhere. This powerful feature provides the benefit of being able to choose any point in the 3D viewer and set it as your starting point of the weld. This means you no longer have to restart the weld program in order to resume welding in case of production disruptions, as you are able to navigate the cobot to continue welding seamlessly from any placement you choose.
SmoothTool 1.8 also provides additional support for correct calibration of your robot’s TCP. To avoid unintentional mistakes in programming when the position and orientation settings of TCP are set to zero, the software now displays a warning message to review your TCP configuration prior to running your program.
Lastly, the latest version of our software now includes WECO power source integration.
To sum up, SmoothTool 1.8 brings enhancements to multiple features and new additional possibilities within the software to help you retain full control over the welding process with ease and precision and effectively reduce downtime in your production. Our easy-to-use cobot welding package bridges the gap between complex welding tasks and simplicity, ensuring even starters can achieve welding projects effectively. It combines innovative features with a user-friendly interface to deliver optimized productivity, fostering the way for next-level operational efficiency.
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