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Robotic Welding
There are two popular types of industrial welding robots. The two are
articulating robots and rectilinear robots. Robotics control the movement of a
rotating wrist in space. A description of some of these welding robots are
described below:
Rectilinear robots move in line in any of three axes (X, Y, Z). In addition to linear
movement of the robot along axes there is a wrist attached to the robot to allow
rotational movement. This creates a robotic working zone that is box shaped.
Articulating robots employ arms and rotating joints. These robots move like a
human arm with a rotating wrist at the end. This creates an irregularly shaped
robotic working zone.
There are many factors that need to be considered when setting up a robotic
welding facility. Robotic welding needs to be engineered differently than manual
welding. Some of the consideration for a robotic welding facility are listed
below:
Maintenance
Number of axes
Controls
Reliability
Weld monitors
Fixtures
Programming
Positioners
Part transfer
Robots should have the number of axes necessary to permit the proper range of
motion. The robot arm should be able to approach the work from multiple
angles.
Robotic welding systems are able to operate continuously, provided appropriate
maintenance procedures are adhered to. Continuous production line
interruptions can be minimized with proper robotic system design. Planning for
the following contingencies needs to be completed:
start-ups). Plus, the weldments that are created are extremely consistent. The
accuracy of robot systems means there is less wasted material and time.
Conserve your material and increase your product quality at the same time!
Some companies switch to robotic welding applications gradually, starting with a
single welding cell and slowly converting to an automated welding process.
Robots can be helpful when access to a part is limited or difficult to reach.
Manufacturers have created designs that allow for a slender robotic arm to reach
smaller areas.
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