Eureka Robot

Simulation and off-line programming of industrial robots

What is Eureka Robot?

Eureka Robot allows to combine the flexibility of a 6-axes robot with the technology of CNC machine centers for milling, deburring, gluing, washing up to additive manufacturing application.
 

Eureka has been leading the robot milling applications arena for many years making possible to create models and artistic objects combining the flexibility of a 6 axes industrial robot with the reliable technology of a CNC machining center .

Why Eureka Robot?

Eureka converts APT code generated by a CAM system into a program for a 6 or more axes robot cell using a dedicated postprocessing module. During the conversion process Eureka calculates the optimal movements of the robots and of the external axes simulating all aspects of the machining.

The software detects problems like singularities, collisions, out of limits and it offers powerful, easy to use tools to overcome them. Collisions are computed taking into account all the parts including the machined stock. The 64 bit version allows very fast processing of files of unlimited size.

Eureka Robot supports any number of external axes (rotary tables, linear rails, etc.), automatic tool changes, multiple spindles, shared motors, fixed tools and robot-mounted parts.

Features & Benefits

  • Realistic 3D simulation of the whole workcell
  • Real time material removal simulation
  • Collisions, singularities and out of limits detection
  • Automatic tool change management
  • Handling of huge tool paths with millions of points
  • Interactive editing of trajectories
  • Automatic robot and external axes movements optimization
  • Powerful visual tools for fixing collisions, singularities and out of limits
  • Machining with disks and blades
  • Machining with the workpiece mounted on the robot and fixed tools
  • Designed for all the industrial robots in the market: ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, Staubli, Comau
  • Can be interfaced with the most popular CAD/CAM and tools management systems: ALPHACAM, VISI, RTM, EDGECAM, GO2CAM, CAMWORKS, CREO, MASTERCAM, CIMATRON, GIBBSCAM, DELCAM, WORKNC, TEBIS, ZW3D, TDM, WINTOOL, ZOLLER TMS.

Deposited Material Preview

The spraying paths can be simulated and calibrated getting back an accurate estimate of the deposited material thickness.

Blade Cutting

Eureka can manage all the degrees of freedom to keep the blade correctly oriented.

Toolpath Editing DD

The toolpath can be edited directly in Eureka. Filters and interpolate directions can be easily applied.

Custom Macros

Eureka allows you to use custom command macros for fast and easy programming.

3D Digitizers

If you don’t have a digital model, a 3D digitizer allows you to obtain the tool path directly from the real part.

Toolpath Capture

Eureka allows to manually select the tool path.

Any Configuration is Supported

Automatic tool change, multiple spindles, shared motors or fixed tools and part on the robot are supported.

CAD/CAM Programming

Use your own 3D CAM system model to create and customize the tool paths as you wish.

Process any CAM Toolpath

Use your favorite CAM system. No limits on program size. Millions of points are well supported using 64 bit technology.

Analyze and Compare Results

Monitor axes and speed, estimate the machining time, compare the machined stock with the theoretical model, save your machined stock.

Fix and Optimize

Detect singularities, out of limits and any kind of collisions, then fix them in Eureka using powerful yet easy to use tools.

 

 

External Axes Optimization

Extended workspace using external axes. Eureka automatically optimizes the axes position.

Collision Detection Material Removal

The realtime material removal simulation enables a full collision detection with the machined stock.

Result Analysis

Analyzes and compares the digital model with the machined stock, highlighting areas below or over tolerance.

Eureka Mobile

Thanks to EurekaMobile any simulation made by Eureka Virtual Machining can be reviewed and analyzed anywhere on any mobile device.

Thanks to EurekaMobile any simulation made by Eureka Virtual Machining can be reviewed and analyzed anywhere on all mobile devices.
Machine tool operators can now review the NC program simulation on their own mobile devices enabling an optimal machine setup. Potential critical issues flagged by the technical office can also be easily identified.
In addition to the 3D simulation of the machine movements, EurekaMobile provides a detailed analysis of any messages, warning and/or errors generated during the simulation. In case of collision, the colliding parts are highlightted in 3D to easily identify the issue.
The executed NC code, the used tool, the feed rate and other useful information are displayed as well during the simulation.

The EurekaMobile app is available for any iOS and Android device. A standalone Windows application is also available.

 

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