BLM GROUP USA has announced the availability of ArGo, a scalable and customizable CAM programming software dedicated to 5-axis lasers.
ArGo enables the complete management of tubes and 3D metal profiles, such as deep-drawn, stamped, die-cast and hydroformed parts. The software features a simple, intuitive interface and seamlessly integrates with other BLMelements software offered by BLM GROUP.
ArGo provides automatic recognition of cut and bent parts, including all aspects related to machining, cutting rules, sections, axes and bends. This solution represents a significant step toward all-in-one functionality by integrating tube benders and tube laser systems, calculating material elongation and correcting the position of cutting geometries to help ensure first-part accuracy. With ArGo, users can decide whether to cut the tube before or after bending, even in curved tube sections.
The new software enables offline programming and rapid synchronization with the machine, boosting operational efficiency. ArGo calculates collision-free trajectories and automatically generates part support templates. For curved tubes, handling becomes more automated due to automatic recognition of sections and the bending axis, facilitating the interactive definition of the gripping position along the curved axis. ArGo also allows for machining on stationary or moving workpieces held in place by the robot.
ArGo also features reverse engineering capabilities, allowing users to read existing part programs. This enables rebuilding of a complete project starting from an already machined part or transposing the offsets applied on the machine back to a model-all from the office.
BLM GROUP has simplified use of ArGo through an advanced human-machine interface that supports programming for the entire cell, including the cutting machine and the positioning robot. This flexibility allows users to switch cells to process the same part or multiple parts within a single cell. With ArGo, users can easily create a digital twin of the physical machine configuration in a virtual environment. Each machine will have a configuration file that provides the actual location of various devices within the workspace, enabling a precise digital representation of the physical system.
Interested users can manage maintenance and upgrade contracts through BLMportal for continuous and optimized service.
For more information contact:
BLM GROUP USA
46850 Cartier Dr.
Novi, MI 48377
248-560-0080
sales@blmgroupusa.com
www.blmgroup.com