Plant Simulation 27 - Creating Robot Joints from Graphics

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on creating robot joints from imported graphics in Plant Simulation. In this video, we'll guide you through the detailed process of setting up joints for a custom robot using pre-existing graphics.
We begin by exploring the various methods for creating a robot, opting to utilize pre-existing JT or S3D files for their graphical structures. We demonstrate how to import these files and prepare them for joint creation, highlighting the differences between JT and S3D files and their implications on kinematization.
Throughout the tutorial, we tackle challenges such as ungrouping graphics to access individual joints, positioning crosshairs for accurate joint placement, and configuring joint properties such as rotation axis and velocity.
We delve into the intricacies of aligning joints with supported configurations in Plant Simulation, illustrating the importance of understanding joint configurations for seamless integration into simulation models.
Furthermore, we showcase the process of adding animation paths for parts on joints, ensuring smooth animations and realistic movement within the simulation.
By the end of the video, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to create robot joints from imported graphics, enabling you to customize and optimize your simulation models for various applications.
For those interested in further exploration, like creating Pick and Place Poses, we recommend checking out our video on Poses and Pick and Place operations, where we demonstrate how to utilize these custom robots in practical simulation scenarios.
Stay tuned for more tutorials and insights on simulation modeling techniques!
We welcome your comments and feedback, so let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for future videos.
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Setting up the Model
0:46 - .jt and .s3d Files
2:05 - Importing a .jt File
3:32 - Preparing the Robot for Joint Creation
4:30 - Creating Joints
8:32 - Aligning Joints with supported Configurations
14:30 - Adding Animation Path
15:12 - Adding last Joint as Animation Object
15:30 - Comparing Structures of the created Robot with the Comau Robot
16:24 - Last fine tunings
17:21 - Setting up a Model with the Robot
18:21 - Exporting the Robot
18:37 - Outro