Crown uses FASTSUITE Edition 2 for offline programming of welding cells
Instead of several days, programming a new workpiece or a new part variant takes only a few hours. Because the programming is done in the simulation environment of FASTSUITE Edition 2, i.e. parallel to the productive operation of the plant, the downtimes of the plant have been considerably reduced. The toolmaking department is able to find the appropriate device more quickly because the system with all kinematics is available as a simulable 3D model.
About the customer
Crown

Crown is one of the world's largest material handling companies. In addition to an extensive range of forklift trucks, Crown develops automation and fleet management technologies. Crown has been producing forklifts in Roding since 1986. For more than 30 years, this has been the starting point for innovations in production in the family-owned USA company.
Business challenge
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Customer goals
Innovation
Introduction of simulation-based offline programming for increased plant efficiency and higher productivity in fixture construction
Time-to-Market
The toolmaking department is able to find the appropriate device more quickly because the system with all kinematics is available as a simulable 3D model.
Cost reduction
New components can be optimized during development for subsequent welding production.

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Approach
Characteristics of FASTSUITE Edition 2 Features that were required for this project:
- CAD data-based weld path generation (CAD-to-path algorithms) with automatic approach and departure strategies.
- Weld path generation includes control commands for welding technology; easy adjustment of parameters.
- Simple operability.
Implementation in three phases:
- Configuration of the software for the requirements of the plant
- Development of a digital plant model with robots, tools, collision-relevant interference contours and plant components; incorporation of reference, TCP and plant zero points, kinematization robots with traversing axes and positioners
- Calibration of the real system with the digital system model: Measurement of real reference points and TCP's by means of a measuring tip on the robot; correction of the values in the software.
- Handover of the OLP-capable system and user training on site
Practical experience and detailed knowledge of the CENIT team ensure the transfer of quality standards for welding production into automation solutions. Consulting and training of the Crown team ensures acceptance and satisfaction
In a nutshell:
- Features of FASTSUITE Edition 2
- Implementation in three phases
- Consulting and training of the Crown team
- Final acceptance of the OLP solution
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Results and conclusion
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