In this session, we will introduce Intelligent Interference Check for ARC and explain how it is used to help protect robots, tooling, and surrounding equipment during welding operations. This presentation is designed for users who want a practical understanding of how IIC for ARC works, what is required to use it, and where it fits into an overall robotic welding strategy.
We will start by walking through the core requirements and limitations that apply when implementing Intelligent Interference Check for ARC. From software prerequisites to memory considerations, we will outline what needs to be in place before enabling this functionality. We will also discuss recommended software options that can enhance visualization and motion behavior when using IIC for ARC.
From there, we will cover the basic function of Intelligent Interference Check and how it continuously monitors distance between modeled elements during both jogging and programmed motion. We will explain how simple geometric models are used to represent the robot, tooling, and fixed objects such as tables or fixtures, and how these models move and interact during operation. This provides a practical layer of protection that helps reduce the risk of unintended collisions during arc welding processes.
We will also touch on how hand models are created to protect tooling such as welding torches, why ROBOGUIDE is valuable during model creation, and how 4D graphics can help visualize these elements directly on the teach pendant. Throughout the video, we will reinforce an important distinction by clarifying what IIC for ARC is designed to protect and what it is not intended to do.
By the end of the video, we will summarize how Intelligent Interference Check for ARC fits into real world robotic welding applications and why it can be an important tool for safeguarding equipment in complex workcells.
Requirements and Considerations
- Robot software version 8.2 or later
- 64 MB of FROM and DRAM
- Option R872 installed on the controller
- Matching software versions when multiple robots are used together
- Awareness of memory usage when combining with options like iRVision or through ARC seam tracking
What We Will Cover
- How Intelligent Interference Check for ARC works at a high level
- How robot, tooling, and object models are defined and monitored
- How stopping distance is affected by robot speed
- Jow to use hand models to protect welding torches
- How to protect fixtures and tables using defined models
- Important limitations related to operator safety
If you are looking to better protect robotic welding equipment while maintaining process stability, this video provides a clear starting point. Sign up to watch the full presentation and gain a working understanding of how Intelligent Interference Check for ARC can be applied in your robotic systems.
