In modern industry, coating large objects such as boats, agricultural machinery, tractors and metal structures presents a significant challenge, often handled by skilled coaters applying paint manually. The difficulty in finding skilled personnel, combined with the trend towards automation of strategic processes, is pushing companies to adopt articulated painting robots. Companies in this segment face challenges in creating precise and efficient painting programs. The need to ensure high quality, coupled with the complexity of coating large items, is driving companies to seek increasingly advanced and versatile solutions.
Lesta PAINT STUDIO is an offline CAD CAM programming software for robotic painting that addresses these challenges and enables companies to plan and optimise coating processes directly from the engineering department without operators. This innovative system is crucial for those seeking automated, precise, high-quality painting without sacrificing operational flexibility.
What Is CAD CAM Software and Why It Is Crucial for Industrial Coating
CAD CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software is a crucial tool for automated design and production. In the industrial coating sector, CAD CAM software allows the design and generation of coating processes, specifying exactly how robots should apply the paint to a particular part. Using an interactive 3D environment, 3D models of the parts to be painted can be imported and paint processes can be created with far greater precision than traditional manual methods. In fact, point-to-point programming requires the operator to physically position the robot’s arm at specific points, and the software creates the interpolation between these points. In contrast, this innovative software works offline, enabling the robot to remain stationary in the real world while programming takes place directly in the virtual environment, which becomes the teaching space for the robot using the point-to-point method.
Lesta PAINT STUDIO is an example of CAD CAM software applied to the industrial coating sector, designed for virtual point-to-point robot programming. With this software, companies can configure painting processes directly from the technical department, without the need for a specialised operator.
Modification of Acquired Trajectories: The Innovation of Lesta PAINT STUDIO 3.0
One of the standout features of the latest version of Lesta PAINT STUDIO, version 3.0, is the ability to adjust the paths recorded by the robot during self-learning. Lesta PAINT STUDIO introduces a key innovation that meets the growing demands of the market: once the robot has recorded a path using its self-learning system, it is possible to modify certain parameters (such as the distance of the gun from the surface or the application angle) without altering the originally recorded trajectories. This enables continuous optimisation and customisation of the coating process even after the path has been acquired, providing companies with unprecedented flexibility.
This ability to modify acquired trajectories via parameters offers a significant advantage, allowing for improved coating quality and efficiency, without the need to reprogram the entire cycle or make additional manual recordings. Moreover, the ability to make quick and precise adjustments significantly enhances production times and reduces operational errors.
Technical Features of Lesta PAINT STUDIO 3.0
Lesta PAINT STUDIO 3.0 stands out for a series of technical features that make it an indispensable tool for industrial coating companies. Here are some of the main features of the software:
- Interactive 3D Environment: The Lesta PAINT STUDIO interface allows users to fully and interactively visualise the work environment. Users can import 3D models of the parts to be coated and the painting booth, creating a simulation area where every stage of the process can be managed in detail.
- Importing 3D Models and Acquiring Key Points: Users can import 3D models of parts to be painted (in STL format) or directly acquire key points through the physical movement of the robot.
- Creating Coating Paths: Users can easily generate coating paths using the tools provided by the software, including the ability to create automatic grids on surfaces.
- Robot Cycle Simulation: Lesta PAINT STUDIO 3.0 allows users to simulate the painting cycle, verify the reachability of areas to be painted and optimise cycle times, reducing the risk of errors.
- Collision Detection: The software can check whether the programmed paths are collision-free, ensuring that the robot does not collide with the part being painted, other elements in the scene, or other robots.
Benefits of Lesta PAINT STUDIO 3.0 for Industrial Coating Companies
Lesta PAINT STUDIO caters to companies that require precise painting of large parts, such as boats or tractors, without relying on manual coaters. This innovative software offers several advantages:
Unmanned Coating
Companies can reduce labour costs and increase automation by programming coating paths directly from the office. Once the program is created, the robot carries out the process autonomously.
Suitable for Large Objects
The ability to create coating programs through the software is especially beneficial for painting bulky parts, as it resolves the difficulties of manually recording paths.
Full Control Over Quality
Companies maintain complete control over the quality of the coating process by customising parameters such as gun distance and application angle. This ensures uniform painting, even on complex parts.
Flexibility and Optimisation
The software provides excellent flexibility in modifying paths and simulating processes in real-time. This feature allows for continuous optimisation of the coating process.
Why Choose Lesta PAINT STUDIO?
Lesta PAINT STUDIO offers an advanced solution for robotic programming in industrial coating. Featuring an interactive 3D interface, the ability to modify self-learned paths, and precise simulation of the robot’s cycle, it is the perfect solution for companies handling large objects or requiring precise control over every stage of the coating process.
With its versatility and advanced features, Lesta PAINT STUDIO is the perfect solution for companies looking to optimise every aspect of the industrial coating workflow.
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