Absolute Accuracy Robot-cell calibration with the DynaCal™ system should be performed as part of the initial setup of the station, to maximize the ensuing success of the Adaptive Robot Control process (for varying reasons, in particular to make the compensation process at the TCP as efficient as possible). Another reason to use the DynaCal™ system, is to calibrate as accurately as possible the spatial relationship between the desired TCP (e.g. at the end of the drill bit) and the measurement point(s) on the end-effector: this step is critical to fully benefit from the extremely high accuracy otherwise attainable with the DynaGuide system.
In fact, after the initial robot-cell calibration, use of a tool such as the AutoCal™ system throughout production is highly recommended, in order to continuously verify and correct for any possible deviations of the TCP (see “Maintain your Robot’s Accuracy throughout Production”) – therefore insuring that the relationship between the TCP and the measurement point(s) remains accurate at all times, in turn guaranteeing the success of the Adaptive Robot Control process.
