Join us as we take a closer look at how to use the Simple Search icon within the FANUC CRX timeline, a practical feature designed to help streamline position detection and improve accuracy in robotic applications. In this session, we will walk through the fundamentals of what Simple Search is, how it operates, and how it fits into your day to day programming workflow. Whether you are refining an existing process or exploring new automation capabilities, this overview will help set the foundation for more consistent and efficient results.
We will begin by breaking down the purpose of Simple Search as a two dimensional search method used to locate a single position on a part or object. From there, we will explore how the system captures that position and stores it in a position register, allowing the robot to move precisely to the updated location. Along the way, we will highlight how this capability supports applications like welding, especially when working with intersecting surfaces and fillet weld configurations.
As we move forward, we will go over how the search process works in practice. This includes the importance of perpendicular surfaces, performing searches in two directions, and understanding how each motion contributes to defining the final position and torch angle. We will also introduce how this approach removes the need for mastering a touch schedule, making it a more straightforward option for many use cases.
We will then transition into the programming side, where we will review how to access and configure the Simple Search icon within the CRX timeline. We will cover key setup elements such as selecting a position register, defining search directions, and adjusting touch settings like speed and distance. By the end, we will connect these concepts to a real example that demonstrates how Simple Search can be used to find both the start and end of a weld.
Requirements:
- Basic familiarity with FANUC CRX robots and ArcTool interface
- Understanding of position registers and robot motion concepts
- A workpiece with perpendicular surfaces for accurate search execution
What You Will Learn:
- How Simple Search identifies and stores positional data
- Why two directional searches are necessary for accuracy
- How to configure search parameters within the CRX timeline
- How to apply stored position data to robot program points
- Where Simple Search fits within a welding workflow
This walkthrough is designed to give you a clear and practical introduction, helping you build confidence before applying these techniques in your own environment.
