Is there possible to define a KUKA robot based on a gantry system?

[Sherry]

Hi everyone,

Our campany is new for this 3D printing field. Recently we are thinking about using the robot based on the gantry system. So I'm just wandering that can we simulate this kind of machine via PRC by adding the X,Y,Z axis  to a robot as the external axis E1-E3? Does anyone have some ideas?
We'll be so excited for your advice.

[Johannes @ Robots in Architecture]

Hello,

We had such solutions, I believe Tongji University had a gantry setup that we initially supported. We have users with two external axis (X, Y) which works fine, I think with Z it was a bit hacky.

Best,
Johannes

[Joshua88]

Hello,

We had such solutions, I believe Tongji University had a gantry setup that we initially supported. We have users with two external axis (X, Y) which works fine, I think with Z it was a bit hacky.

Best,
Johannes

Could you provide more details on how the external axes (E1-E3) were integrated with the gantry system? Were there any specific challenges or limitations encountered when simulating this setup in PRC?

[Johannes @ Robots in Architecture]

Hello,
XYZ is tricky from the visualization strategy, personally I'd keep it at two axes.
We have got partners with a system with a 5m rail in one direction and 20m in the other and that works fine.
Best,
Johannes