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Robotic automatic welding is a proven way to improve quality while reducing cycle time. Vast working envelopes can be covered when robots are coupled with gantry systems to tackle the largest parts were long welds abound. The best performance is accomplished while welding 'in position', namely using the torch pointing down in order to take advantage of gravity. When parts are large and heavy, this task becomes challenging. Read more ...

Robotic welding of locomotive engine housing with requirements for high precision, heavy weight capacity, large range of motion, and extended center of gravity.
Part weight 1500 lbs.
Range of #1 axis +95 to -45 degrees
Range of #2 axis 360 degrees Read more ...

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Large and complex metal products in construction and heavy industries are fabricated partially by semi-automatic welding machines and largely by expert welders, a highly labor intensive task. Robots repeatedly perform welding operations efficiently and accurately with a consistent level of quality. They relieve welders of the drudgery and difficulties associated with repetitive, unhealthy, dangerous, complex, and difficult tasks.
Welding automation is more commonly implemented in simple and repetitive fabrication, while in one-off and small batch production it barely exists. While industrial robots’ ability to perform complex tasks has matured, robots must be programmed in order to act. Robot programming is complex and time consuming, making it too costly for complex one-off and small batch fabrication.
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