PRODUCT REVIEWS
Complete ready-to-weld cobot system
CLOOS has developed its ArcBoT cobot welding system for efficiency and productivity .
“ It offers excellent welding quality with quick and easy programming in a complete , ready-to-weld unit that is compact and portable for maximum production versatility ,” explained the welding specialist . “ System set-up is so simple that users can begin welding within hours of delivery . Smart programming software means that no robot programming experience is necessary .”
ArcBoT offers four built-in weaving patterns to address most welding conditions . The cobot welding system is available as a fully integrated , self-contained and compact welding unit that can be relocated on a shopfloor to fit working requirements .
“ The system produces reproducible welding results for maximum efficiency . Users can even weld small batch sizes economically and with consistently high quality ,” added CLOOS .
The system is equipped with seam tracking , touch sensing and a ‘ fine welding ’ process . An industrial fixturing table is included in the package .
Safety features include automatic wire retraction , finger-forced stop and simple restart , a sensitive control and torque sensing in each joint ( for CLOOS Freedrive lead-through teaching of welds , significantly improving set-up time on new welds ). A fume extraction torch and Arc Flash protection are available as add-ons .
CLOOS pioneered tandem wire welding and has more than 100 years of innovation history . It delivers complete welding solutions , from manual welding stations to fully automated welding robots , robot cells and complete line automation systems .
In North America , CLOOS is a full-service organisation providing support for every step of a user ’ s automation journey : from consultancy , installation , maintenance and training to software solutions . Since 1985 , CLOOS North America has been providing customided automated welding solutions throughout North America as a subsidiary of Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik GmbH ( Haiger , Germany ) which was founded in 1919 . n
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Update to free CAD Viewer from JETCAM
JETCAM , a provider of advanced manufacturing software , has announced an update to its free CAD Viewer , offering an enhanced experience with new features . The updated CAD Viewer is a free tool that allows manufacturers to view all major 2D CAD files on a PC .
Martin Bailey , managing director of JETCAM , said : “ The CAD Viewer is an essential install for anyone that regularly needs to view common CAD files . It installs within seconds , needs no configuration and is extremely quick to use and navigate . This update makes it even more useful and user-friendly .”
JETCAM version 3.06 focuses on improving usability and providing users with more control over their files . Key enhancements include :
■ Folder and file count display : The selected folder and the number of files within that folder are now displayed at the top of the screen . This provides users with a clear overview of the directory in which they are working .
■ Window position and size memory : The CAD Viewer will now remember the size and position of the window , especially if located on a screen on the left of the main screen . This is useful for those who often use multiple monitors or have a preferred viewing configuration .
■ Improved handling of temporary files : If a CAD file is opened from an application such as email , which copies the file to a temporary location , the CAD Viewer will now automatically copy this file to c :\ temp and open it from that location .
This ensures the file is accessible and prevents issues with opening files from temporary locations that are sometimes inaccessible to the user .
■ New right-click option on thumbnails : A new right-click option on thumbnails now allows users to open the file directly in File Explorer . This enables users to perform other file management functions such as opening in a different app , copying or deleting .
“ The JETCAM CAD Viewer is a lightweight tool that requires little memory or hard disk space . It is designed to be installed alongside existing CAD / CAM software to provide a fast , one-click viewing of CAD files . The viewer is free , ‘ as is ’ and without warranty . It can be installed on an unlimited number of computers ,” outlined JETCAM .
“ Other features of the JETCAM CAD Viewer include no adverts , spyware or malware . It does not require an internet connection . It has a small memory footprint , running around 40MB . There is a simple tree view for local and mapped network drives . It also includes thumbnail images of all recognised 2D CAD files including JETCAM JGF component files , DWG , DXF and IGES . During installation , users can choose if they want the CAD Viewer to be the default viewer for any of the supported file formats . Measurement rules show scale of part and a pan / zoom facility is available with the mouse ,” it added .
The JETCAM CAD Viewer does not require any CAD packages to be installed to display thumbnail images . It is compatible with Windows 10 or above , and requires 52MB of hard disk space and XGA graphics ( 1024x768 ) or above . n
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