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5.4 TEACHING A CONTINUOUS PATH
A Continuous Path (CP) generates a constant velocity path along which the assembly fluid is dispensed. Constant velocity is
key in ensuring that the bead diameter does not vary. Note that the closed-loop encoder feedback feature in the EFD
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system ensures that constant velocity is maintained throughout the continuous path.
Use a CP Stop instruction when you want to eliminate the auto-blending capability associated with CP Mid instructions. This
will ensure that the exact position is reached.
Continuous path has several subsets of instructions:
• CP Start Point
• CP Mid Point
• CP Arc Point
• CP Stop Point
• CP End Point
All CP paths must start with the CP Start instruction and can only end with a CP End instruction. If this syntax is not
followed, then the machine will provide the operator with an error message. Prior to teaching line instruction, you must set
desired line parameters.
Refer to Appendix E for detail explanations of each line parameter.
5.4.1 CP LINE
We will now program the continuous path for Figure D on the template.
Note: “1” = CP Start; “5” = CP End.
1. Tap “Insert” in the Program edit window. Select CP from the Select Instruction
window. Tap “OK”. This will open the Continuous Path window.
2. Tap “Jog” and jog the dispense tip to the 1st point (marked 1). Tap “OK”. From the
Point Type drop-down menu, select Start.
3. Select line type. Tap the “Edit” button to enter
the desired values for Line Parameters.