Method and device for coating path generation

Abstract

A method for generating a motion path for a spray gun for coating a component is disclosed. Path templates for surface segments of the component are defined, the surface is analyzed, a first motion path is generated, a model of the spray profile is simulated, the coating thickness is simulated for the motion path based on the simulated model of the spray profile and the generated first motion path. The simulated coating thickness is compared with tolerances and when the simulated coating thickness does not achieve the tolerances, an adapted motion path is generated. The coating thickness is simulated for the motion path based on the simulated model of the spray profile and the generated adapted motion path. Repeating the comparing, the motion path generation, and the simulation of the coating thickness based on the generated adapted motion path until the simulated coating thickness achieves the tolerances.

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