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POINT-TO-POINT PROGRAMMING [3 records]

Record 1 1999-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A technique for programming robot motion, usually following a continuous path motion, but sometimes referring also to teaching point-to-point motions by using a teach box. For continuous path motions, the operator grasps a handle which is secured to the arm and guides the robot through the desired task or motions while the robot controller records movement information and any activation signals for external equipment. This contrasts with off-line programming, which can be accomplished away from the manipulator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The new controller uses a multiprocessor architecture and is made up of a series of card modules. It has many advanced features giving it the flexibility for application to a variety of processes not just painting. Programming can be either continuous path(CP), point-to-point(PTP) or a combination of the two.(INRO June 82 p. 78)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Évidemment, l'opposé est également vrai : pour les programmations à trajectoire continue à haute vitesse, [...] il peut être préférable de programmer à une vitesse inférieure à celle utilisée par le robot lui-même par la suite. (ENGRO page 36)

Spanish

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Record 3 1984-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

(...) A system where the moving pattern of the manipulator is taught-in by means of recording a number of separate points. The exact time of recording for each point is decided manually. (SYMMI p. 7)

CONT

The robot is taught via a direct or portable control box using a PTP(point-to-point) system which records the various points on the required path and automatically ignores any superfluous movements that may have occurred during the programming.(FITI June 3, 81)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Type de commande où le mouvement est défini par un nombre fini de points de passage obligatoire. (AFNOR I)

CONT

Le soudage à l'arc est une application typique pour laquelle la programmation point-à-point est avantageuse; la commande s'assimile dans ce cas à un asservissement de position. (NOVO Avril 81 p. 57)

Spanish

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