MOTION: Using a CNC controller to control a 6 DOF industrial robot

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From: Gavenb
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Subject: Re: MOTION: Using a CNC controller to control a 6 DOF industrial robot

I'm not sure if this will apply to your application.  But I know Giddings and Lewis builds CNC machines (if I remember right).  They manufacture their own PICs and we use their PIC90s for servo control.  They have a scan rate comparable to the newer A-B CLX.  They program in a combo of ladder and function block.  They are a cheaper chassis, reliable, and fast.  Just a bit odd to program.

On July 30, 2008, Najafabadi wrote:
>We have some old robots and we decided
>to change their controllers. We can
>still use the robot's manipulator.
>Refer to the interpolations required in
>teaching mode and running mode of a 6
>DOF robot. I hope someone introduces me
>to a CNC manufacturer that has such
>programming capabilities that we can
>use for doing this project.
>
>I separate this question from my
>previous question in the link below,
>because CNC systems are more common and
>I hope to find someone who have done
>similar projects.
>
>http://www.control.com/thread/1026248317#1026248653
>
>Many thanks in advance for your help.