THE EVOLUTIONOF ROBOT PROGRAMMING

CAD/CAM FOR ROBOTS

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ROBOT

OUR STORY

The idea was born in 2001 - we were unwilling to accept the prevailing industry belief that teaching was the best way to program industrial robots. We set out to show that off-line programming powered by CAD/CAM software was the key to productivity and quality.

In 2002 we unveiled the first version of Robotmaster CAD/CAM robotic software. An overwhelmingly positive response from robot integrators and manufacturers proved we were on the right track. This led us to combine our expertise in CAD/CAM software development technologies with applied mathematics and robot kinematics to perfect and extend the suite of functionalities found in Robotmaster software.

In the years that followed, we continued to evolve the software, expanding to support a vast array of industrial robots across multiple industries. Today Robotmaster-powered robots are adept at jobs such as trimming and cutting, machining, deburring, welding, polishing, sanding, painting and more.

The capabilities of Robotmaster have not gone unnoticed, winning praise and accolades from customers and media alike. The software’s ability to make the programming of industrial robots fast, easy, and efficient earned it the Game Changer Award for Motion Control at the 2013 RoboBusiness Conference. In 2015, CIO Review Magazine named us to its list of the 20 Most Promising Robotics Solutions Providers.

Now part of the Hypertherm family, operating as Hypertherm Robotic Software Inc., we are able to leverage Hypertherm’s global infrastructure to serve rapidly evolving industry requirements and challenges and make it easier for robotic programmers and integrators worldwide to achieve optimal results.

Robotmaster helps manufacturers to maximize their productivity by easy and efficient robot

programming. Our leading off-line programming software provides quick and easy programming tools for multiple applications, saving time and money while maximizing return on investment.

O U R S T O R Y

2005 2008KINEMATICS

CAPABILITIES ADDED OPTIMIZATION

FUNCTIONALITY IS INTRODUCED

2015 2016ROBOTMASTER JOINS THE HYPERTHERM FAMILY

CIO REVIEW TOP 20 ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

ROBOTMASTER V7 RELEASED AUTOMATED PROGRAMMING AND INTERACTION

WITH ANY CAD/CAM SOFTWARE

2002 2003 2004FIRST IMPLEMENTATION

OF 6-AXIS PROGRAMMING WITH ROBOTMASTER V1

FIRST APPLIED TO FANUC, MOTOMAN, AND STAUBLI

ROBOTS

FOCUS ON TRIMMING AND MILLING

2011 2013 2014ROBOTMASTER V5 RELEASED

IMPLEMENTS WORKSPACE ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF EXTERNAL AXES

ROBOTMASTER INTERACTIVE SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (RISE) IS RELEASED

RBR GAME CHANGER AWARDS WINNER

CIO REVIEW TOP 10ENGINEERING DESIGN

SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

CAD/CAMFORROBOTS

OUR TEAM

We have assembled an exceptional team of experts and practitioners in the technologies required “under the hood” to power the tools that make robotics programming easier for our clients. State-of-the-art robotics including kinematics, mathematical optimization, simulation and CAD/CAM algorithms are developed by the Robotmaster team to create the foundation for our solutions.

The Robotmaster team is committed to deliver our promise to the robotics and manufacturing industries, and to our partners and customers, that we will continue to strengthen our position as the leading robot programming solutions innovator.

Equally important, we have created strategic alliances with major players in the robot manufacturing industry to assure the delivery of seamlessly integrated, leading-edge solutions to our users.

And at Hypertherm, we aren’t just employees, we’re owners. Ownership is a powerful motivator that ensures our customers, not investors, are our top priority. As owners, we make sure our product is built to the highest quality and that our service is second to none.

We are 100% robot focused – our growing multi-disciplinary team of researchers,

developers and engineers continue to carry out research to bring innovative and novel tools to enable enhanced robot performance in a

growing range of applications.

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ROI Interactive

Robot CAD/CAM Validation

Flexibility

Collision-free

Turn-Key Solution

O U R T E A M

CAD/CAMFORROBOTS

ENABLES YOUR ROBOT FOR SHORT PRODUCTION RUNS, EVEN FOR RUNS OF ONE!

Robotmaster shrinks programming time from hours to minutes by generating robot control code directly from CAD/CAM tools.

MAX IM I Z ES THE PRODUCTIV ITY AND PROF ITAB I L ITY O F YOUR ROBOT

Robotmaster programming is completely off-line, decoupling planning and set-up from production. Its powerful workspace simulation tools assure error-free consideration of workspace and part orientation and constraints.

FAC I L ITATES THE MOST COMPLEX APPL ICATION TASKS

Robotmaster delivers the closest conformance to design, creating accurate robot trajectories, optimized for your process and tooling, accurately, without teaching points.

TAKES THE PROGRAMMER OUT O F PROGRAMMING

Robotmaster provides intuitive, graphical interfaces customized to your application, that allow your process expert to apply his knowledge and experience to get the best results without having to become a programmer.

Robotmaster delivers unmatched, full-function off-line programming capability for robots - easy programming of precise robot motion control and quick generation of path trajectories of any size, with minimal programmer intervention.

Our strong background in CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software has enabled us to bring

a revolutionary approach to programming industrial robots.

ROI

Robust

Robot CAD/CAM Dynamic

Collision-free

Turn-Key Solution Profit Interactive

Robot CAD/CAM Validation

Flexibility

Collision-free

Turn-Key Solution ROI Interactive

Robust

Robot CAD/CAM Validation

Dynamic

Flexibility

Collision-free

Turn-Key Solution Profit

R O B O T M A S T E R C A D / C A M P R O G R A M M I N G

CUTTING / TRIMMINGRobot work cells are flexible cost effective solutions for cutting complex shapes on 2 or 3D surfaces using laser, plasma, water-jet, gas cutting, routing/trimming

or compliant knife tooling, with high speed and precision, without additional finishing steps. Robotmaster automatically programs smooth error-free tool motion and transitions, exploiting your cutting technology parameters to cut

accurate shapes and true arcs, and flexible control of external axes.

WELDINGRobotic welding increases shop productivity and delivers high weld quality in the face of a worldwide shortage of skilled welders. Robotmaster overcomes programming barriers by automating welding paths and parameters, increasing throughput and consistency, regardless of batch size or part complexity.

SPRAYINGRobots can precisely control spray angle, speed and flow intensity for complete

and consistent coverage over complex surfaces. Robotmaster simulates coverage using spray parameters to automate the programming of optimized

paths, ensuring precise coverage over all surfaces with minimal effort.

CORE OFYOURPROCESS

Robotmaster addresses the needs of a wide variety of manufacturing applications with tools tailored to the specific needs of each process,

providing intuitive, automated task programming for error-free results without specialized CAD/

CAM or robotics expertise.

Linishing

Plasma spraying

Sandblasting

Grinding

Laser hardening

3D Machining

Additive Manufacturing

De-burring

Hammer peening

AT T H E C O R E O F Y O U R P R O C E S S

CORE OFYOURPROCESS

POLISHING / SANDING / GRINDINGRobots produce consistent, high-quality finishing with greater throughput

while reducing the exposure of workers to the contaminants, noise and monotony of grinding, polishing and sanding processes.  Robotmaster

rapidly creates robot paths directly from the CAD model, even for setups in which the robot moves the part, using process knowledge to fine-tune for

optimum surface finish and predictable results.

MILLINGRobotic milling offers versatility to create simple or complex parts of any size with lower equipment and operating costs. Robotmaster harnesses the full power of robots, without the programming complexity, by using a unique robot specific CAD/CAM approach to automatically drive milling robots.

Plasma

Linishing

Trimming & Cutting

Deflashing

Welding

Dispensing

Plasma spraying

Milling

Sandblasting

Laser Cladding

Water-jet

Shot-blasting

Laser Cutting

Rail/Rotary

Part To Tool

3D Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Paint/Spray Coating

Polishing/Sanding De-burring

Hammer peening

Plasma

Linishing

Plasma spraying

Milling

Sandblasting

Grinding Laser Cladding

Laser hardening

3D Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Paint/Spray Coating

De-burring

Hammer peening

HIGHLYEFFICIENTTOOLS

Robotmaster helps manufacturers use robots to produce higher

quality products at lower cost, with the speed and flexibility

needed to challenge competitors around the world.

Singularity, calibration, collisions, reach limitations, and motion granularity are uniquely complex to robotic systems and can make programming particularly cumbersome. Robotmaster’s Interactive Simulation Environment (RISE) provides a unique tool for programming, visualizing and optimizing processes/events quickly and easily.

The unique Robotmaster environment provides easy and intuitive control of robots unparalleled by any other CAD/CAM system

Robot positions and trajectories are easily modified, manually or automatically, by a simple click-and-drag of the robot’s arm, axes, tools or the work piece

T O O L S T O I N C R E A S E P R O D U C T I V I T Y & P R O F I TA B I L I T Y

Jog by joint

Manual Point EditingBefore

Manual Point EditingAfter

Interactive task editing

Move in tool or user frame

Combined dynamic interaction

SUPPORTED MANUFACTURERS

HIGHLYEFFICIENTTOOLS

Robotmaster creates perfect robot trajectories quickly without costly and tedious iterations

MAINFEATURES

WORKSPACE ANALYSISClick-and-drag simplicity to solve robot reach and work piece positioning issues with real-time visualization and validation – an essential tool for exploring work cell configuration and defining optimum positioning of the work piece.

EASY VISUALISATION OF THE TASK SPACE REQUIRED BY ALL OPERATIONS SUPERIMPOSED OVER THE WORK CELL BOUNDARIES

CLICK AND DRAG TO RE-POSITION AND/OR RE-ORIENT THE WORKPIECE WITH DYNAMIC FEEDBACK SHOWING THE FULL IMPACT OF CHANGES MADE ON ALL OPERATIONS

T O O L S T O I N C R E A S E P R O D U C T I V I T Y & P R O F I TA B I L I T Y

TRANSITIONS MANAGERRobotmaster easily programs collision-free transitions that minimize cycle time between operations.

ROBOTMASTER AUTOMATES THE ONEROUS TASK OF MOVING THE ROBOT JOINT-BY-JOINT TO CREATE SAFE TRANSITION PATHS

AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTOMATED INTERACTIVE TOOL SET TO ELIMINATE ERRORS AND COLLISIONS

OPTIMIZES THE ROBOT POSTURE AND CONFIGURATION AUTOMATICALLY TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE NEXT TASK

OPTIMIZATIONRobotmaster gives rapid visualisation of issues and opportunities to easily obtain optimal robot programs. Its full interactivity makes it the comprehensive tool to find the best solution, without point-by-point intervention, even through a narrow band of opportunity. Instead of the usual frustrating hit-and-miss approach, quickly create error-free programs, without possessing highly specialised robotic knowledge.

ALL ERRORS ARE VISUALIZED AND MAPPED IN A SINGLE SCREEN AND COLOR CODED BY TYPE

FULL SET OF ALL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS IS GENERATED AND RANKED BASED ON USER SELECTED CRITERIA

A FEW CLICKS IN THE ERROR SCREEN ADJUST THE PATHS CORRECTING ALL PROBLEMS

ABILITY TO OPTIMIZE MULTIPLE PARAMETERS SIMULTANEOUSLY INCLUDING: TOOL ROTATION, TOOL TILT AND RAIL & ROTARY POSITIONS

MAINFEATURES

CUSTOM PROCESS DEFINITIONRobotmaster speaks your process language – streamlined, application-specific user interfaces that allow the process expert to set and manage his optimal parameters.

THE INTEGRATION OF PARAMETERS SPECIFIC TO THE USER’S PROCESS (E.G. WELDING, CUTTING, ETC.) IS SIMPLIFIED WITH MODIFIABLE SCREENS THAT DEFINE THE INTERACTION, TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROL SETTINGS UNIQUE TO THE APPLICATION

THE PROCESS PARAMETERS CAN BE CREATED, MODIFIED AND FULLY CONTROLLED BY THE USER FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM, SPECIFIC OPERATIONS OR AT SELECT POINTS

6-AXIS CONTOURINGPowerful, integrated 6-axis contour programing empowers the process expert to create optimised programs without having to learn complex CAD/CAM and intricate robot simulation skills.

ONE-CLICK CONTOUR IDENTIFICATION AND PROGRAMMING EVEN ON COMPLEX EDGES AND FOR ANY CAD MODEL

EASY AND EXTENSIVE CONTOUR EDITING CAPABILITIES, WITHOUT REQUIRING CAD/CAM SKILLS

ABILITY TO DYNAMICALLY EDIT THE PATH TO CHANGE THE TOOL POSITION AND ORIENTATION

POWERFUL, BEST-IN-CLASS CONTOUR CREATION SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR ROBOT PROGRAMMING

EXTERNAL AXIS MANAGEMENTWith Robotmaster, the entire robotic cell including all external axes is managed as one integrated system – effortlessly control the motion of all axes, including rails and rotaries, to fully exploit and optimize processing of even the largest and most complex work pieces.

ABILITY TO INDEX EXTERNAL AXES AND/OR PROGRAM THEM FOR FULLY COORDINATED MOTION

COMBINED, SIMULTANEOUS COORDINATION OF EXTERNAL AXES FOR IDEAL TOOL ORIENTATION

THE FULL POWER OF ROBOTMASTER OPTIMIZATION TO CONTROL ALL EXTERNAL AXES

GLOBAL& LOCAL

For more information or to request a demo contact us at www.robotmaster.com

Robotmaster is a trademark of Hypertherm Inc. and may be registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. © 06/2016 Hypertherm Inc.

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Our large distributor network keeps us close to the major users and providers of industrial robots. To best serve the increasing demand for efficient robot programming tools, we are committed to creating an extended network of relationships and partnerships with robot manufacturers, integrators and manufacturing software resellers around the world.

Robotmaster is the most widely-used CAD/CAM

software for robots, globally.

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