Coherix 3D TCP Locator™
Address Nozzle Deviation at the Source.
In robotic dispensing applications, bent or misaligned nozzles introduce positional errors that compromise bead accuracy and part quality. The Coherix 3D TCP Locator tool provides a robust, automated solution by measuring the actual position of the dispensing nozzle and recalibrating the robot’s Tool Center Point (TCP) in real-time.
Real-Time 3D Sensing for True Nozzle Location
Integrated with a Coherix 3D system, the TCP Locator captures the precise 3D position of the nozzle tip. This measurement is compared against the nominal TCP, and the offset is transmitted to the robot through the Coherix 3D system. The robot path is then dynamically adjusted to match the actual nozzle position, and Coherix 3D system setup automatically adapts to this offset – ensuring the bead is still applied at the correct location with no human intervention.
With TCP Locator seamlessly integrated in a wide range of industrial robot brands and the Coherix 3D system as an integral part of the dispensing cell, the nozzle change-over process, historically a common pain point for 2K dispensing applications, becomes streamlined and “trouble-free”.
Key Technical Advantages
- Inline 3D vision detects nozzle position with high accuracy
- Automatic TCP correction compensates for nozzle bend, deflection or misalignment
- Tolerance-based alerting notifies operators when nozzle deviation exceeds user-defined limits
- Compatible with small-gauge nozzles and 2K dispensing systems, where nozzle flexibility and deviation are common
- No manual recalibration required, minimizing downtime and increasing process stability
- Enhances dispensing precision and consistency, especially in high-tolerance applications