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Published on: 11/02/2008

Last Reply on: 11/30/2011

I recently bought my first robot; an ArcMate 100i w/RJ2 controller on ebay. As you can imagine, I am engaged in a very exciting learning curve. I plan to use the robot in a JIT mode by building an extensive library system and cut parts with a plasma torch. I have narrowed it down to SolidWorks and RobotWorks for simulation and OLP. Is that the way to go in this price range?

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You may want to look at MasterCam and Robotmaster. We have had success with it for path intensive applications. see www.robotmaster.com , or feel free to reach me at 937.287.5060. Erik Nieves - Motoman

Erik Nieves from Plus One Robotics | 11/03/2008

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When we do these systems we use FANUC WeldPro software. There are atvantages to using their offline software on their robot. We are FANUC full service integrator and could help you with your integration, programming, training, and parts. Thank you, Troy Sather Ellison Technologies Automation 402-650-5242

Troy Sather from Acieta, LLC | 06/11/2009

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Welcome to the world of automation and robotics. My proven suggestion is to visit the Visual Components web site and review the product called 3DRealizeR, a true 3D simulation solution which is specifically intended to assist in OLP the robots for all manufactuerers including the ArcMate 100i. This product already has an integral library of all the robot models as well as geometry for associated equipment such as turntables, conveyors and weld guns/equipment. Thie product also includes a basic CAD system to create simple geometries that are not resident in the library. This is an affordable solution that is used for robot programming, material flow (discrete event simualtion), PLC validation and Resource planning, all in one product and one platform.

Robert Axtman from Visual Components | 11/30/2011

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