Flexible punching system using industrial robots for automotive panels

A new flexible punching system based on industrial robots is proposed for tailor-made automotive panel. A robot end effector for industrial robot punching - punching plier is designed. Meanwhile, according to the shape feature of the punching plier, the interactive tool path generation method is proposed in 2D space instead of 3D space. This system can be adjusted easily to punch all kinds of holes, reducing the cost of developing new cars and shortening the development cycle. Finally, the practicability of this system is verified through application in real production of automotive panels.