BLM GROUP USA has announced the availability of ArGo — a scalable and customizable CAM programming software dedicated to 5-axis lasers.
The company says that ArGo enables the complete management of tubes and three-dimensional metal profiles, such as deep-drawn, stamped, die-cast and hydroformed parts. The software, the company adds, features a simple, intuitive interface and seamlessly integrates with other BLMelements software offered by BLM GROUP.
“We are excited to offer this new programming software to our customers, knowing that it will empower them with more capabilities for their 5-axis lasers,” said Lorenzo Carminato, business development manager, BLM GROUP USA. “ArGo is the result of 20 years of expertise from BLM GROUP trailblazing tube processing solutions, allowing for the connection between virtual software and real-world machines.”
Tube management
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 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.
Ease of use
BLM GROUP has simplified use of ArGo through an advanced human-machine interface that supports programming for the entire cell, including both 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.
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Related Glossary Terms
- computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
Use of computers to control machining and manufacturing processes.
- elongation
elongation
In tensile testing, the increase in the gage length, measured after fracture of the specimen within the gage length, usually expressed as a percentage of the original gage length.
