Importing a Suction Gripper from DXF

A vacuum suction gripper for the BendMaster machines can be imported from a DXF file. The DXF file represents the top view of the gripper (top view means from the suction cups, NOT from the BendMaster). POLYLINE entities in the DXF provide the shape of the gripper plate, while additional information about the gripper (like its name, thickness, and suction cup placement). Files in the required format (DXF ARV or GEO) can be imported into the Bend Database.

1. Click on the Database icon.
2. Select the Bend Grippers option from the list.
3. Import the provided Gripper from the directory.
4. The new Gripper can be viewed inside the Gripper inventory inside the path C:\ProgramData\Metamation\Flux\BGrippers\

As the part is moved around on the pallet, the gripper remains stuck to the part and the robot follows the movements. Here is how this gripper looks after importing (shown in two views below and from above).