Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Robot Welding",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release One unit controls robot and welding from
ICS Robotics and Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "Embedded arc control technology used in robotic welding eliminates the need for three separate control systems and combines control of the robot, welder and servo wire feeder
into a single unit".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Lasers reduce tube fabrication costs from
BLM-Group UK: "Sheet metal tube fabricators can reduce operational costs up to 70% by using tube laser cutting technology, which reduces labour, simplifies processing and improves quality".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Cloos Schweisstechnik
concerning its Robotic welding systems at Niesky
- take a look at 60m robot system welds aluminium rolling stock
which says: "Robotic welding systems on a 60m long overhead track are reducing fabrication costs and shortening construction times in building railway rolling stock, writes Walter Lutz".
Take a look also at the news release from Cloos Schweisstechnik, Pulsed-arc MIG robot has high reliability,
as well as Integrated robotic weld monitoring enhanced from Panasonic Industrial Europe,
and Heat exchanger benefits from welding technique from Carr's Welding Technologies.
See also:
Innovative welding technology shown at EuroBLECH
(November 2006)
A number of product innovations in welding machine and robotic technology as well as highly efficient process technologies - including thin plate welding
Flexible 3D laser cutting/welding robot launched
(October 2006)
A flexible, modular robot system for 3D laser processing offers high productivity and availability thanks to short programming times and guarantees a uniformly high workpiece quality
Innovative highlights shown in arc welding
(August 2006)
Cold process arc welding - to be demonstrated in a turnkey robotic system - reduces component distortion and the burn off of a coating when welding coated plate assemblies
Latest software shortens robot welding time
(May 2006)
A welding robot employing the latest software for arc welding to plasma arc cutting is known for its high speeds and smooth movements which shorten production time
High capacity robotic welding systems to be shown
(March 2006)
As well as showing high deposition rate welding systems integrated with robots to weld construction industry components, Carl Cloos will demonstrate its 'cold' process at Automatica
News on the Water/gas cooled range of robot welding torches from Olympus Technologies
(January 2006)
Designed for robotic MIG welding use, a water-cooled and gas cooled range of robot welding torches, rated at up to 550A and 350A respectively at 100% duty cycle, allow long 'arc-on' times
Compact robot welding systems are universal
(December 2005)
Compact 6-axis robot systems for universal application offer effective low-cost robot welding, feature computer controlled pulsed arc welding machines and a fast installation and commissioning time
Proportional regulator is modular, easy to use
(December 2005)
Compact electronic proportional regulator is a modular, extremely accurate and simple to use device for controlling a set output pressure for compressed air or inert gasses
Using innovation to expand welding limits
(October 2005)
Developments at the Schweissen und Schneiden welding fair highlight joining steel and aluminium, resistance welding progress and plasma cutting process, recalls Heinz Hackl
Open House demonstrated welding cell and laser
(September 2005)
Open House to feature robot welding cell for the rapid welding of linear seams and a new flatbed laser machine whose new drive system substantially reduces processing time
Sports motorcycle manufacturer welds digitally
(August 2005)
Digitally controlled arc welding power sources used across a range of steels and alloys at a motorcycle factory are producing highest quality, minimal rework and barely any spatter
Machine tool sales climb for Trumpf
(August 2005)
Machine tool builder reports sales growth of about 14% and incoming orders growth of 12% for the 2004-5 fiscal year, while its UK company says its turnover rose by 16% in the same period
Automation counters low-wage fabricators
(July 2005)
To help counter the threat from low-cost labour countries, a UK fabricator has invested heavily in automation, including n automated welding cell and tower store-fed laser profiler
Turnkey welding systems feature beams and arcs
(June 2005)
Among a number of arc welding innovations, Cloos will demonstrate high capacity laser hybrid laser beam and arc welding process in a special handling and welding system for the automotive industry
Digital gas-metal-arc revolutionises welding
(June 2005)
Cold Metal Transfer gas metal arc welding improves weld joint quality, reduces distortion and allows the welding of light-gauge steel sheet, galvanised steels and bi-metal parts
Complex robot welding lines build trailers
(May 2005)
Tandem-arc welding system used in two complex robot lines featuring freely programmable rotating positioners is being used to produce truck trailers' longitudinal beams
Automotive production ideas applied to excavators
(March 2005)
Modelled on the automotive industry's one-piece-flow production techniques a robot excavator cab MIG welding system is designed to minimise production inventory, so increasing efficiency
Large robot welds 8-tonnes excavator arms
(January 2005)
Large robot welding system with an order value of approximately EUR 1.5 million has been installed in the Belgian plant of a global manufacturer of construction machinery
10,000th customer is Thai press tool manufacturer
(November 2004)
Delcam is pleased to announce that Summit Auto Body Industry, Thailand's largest supplier of pressed automotive parts, has become the 10,000th customer for the Power Solution range of CADCAM software
Ford chooses Mitsubishi for body shop automation
(October 2004)
Mitsubishi Electric Automation (MEAU) has been selected to supply the automation platform for Ford's AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan
Turnkey robotic cell solves skilled welder problem
(September 2004)
A turnkey robotic arc welding cell and component fixturing have resulted in increased efficiency and quality whilst at the same time has overcome the ongoing problem of recruiting skilled welders
Robot welding cells overcome skills shortages
(July 2004)
Sheet metal fabricator has addressed the problem of 'offshoring' manufacturing and skill shortages by investing in robot welding cells that have three times the output of a manual welder
Sensor company supports vision systems in welding
(July 2004)
Recently formed Sensor company is to provide better, faster support for sales, installation and after sales service of vision sensors, for welding applications, throughout Europe
Swarf conveyor business turnover doubled
(April 2004)
Manufacturer of custom swarf conveyors reports that turnover doubled in 2003, says it has 40% of UK market share and is intent on expanding business further
Automated belt grinding finishes five sides
(January 2004)
To address the weld finishing on the six sides of a fabricated gun safe cabinets, belt grinding machine specialist has partially automated the formerly labour-intensive process
Robotic arc welding cells installed quickly
(September 2003)
When an automotive subcontractor wanted to expand parts fabrication quickly, robotic welding cells were installed and up and working in a short time, thanks to their 'single-lift' design
Manufacturing and automotive experience brought in
(July 2003)
Oxford Sensor Technology has appointed Jon Brockbank as Sales Manager. He has a vast experience of selling into the automotive and manufacturing industrial sectors
Compact cell welds small parts cost-effectively
(May 2003)
Cost-effective welding system, with all the process units mounted on a common base plate, is designed for universal application in the production of small parts
Welding processes tuned 'off-line'
(April 2003)
A powerful software tool that gives robot welding engineers full 'off-line' control of the MIG/MAG process provides efficient 'off-line' welding process tuning to predict a wide range of results
Robots boost electronic enclosures output
(February 2003)
Innovative product design, combined with a flexible welded fabrication automation initiative has resulted in a 10-fold increase in productivity at an electronic enclosures manufacturer
Robotic welding systems re-engineered
(December 2002)
Two welding systems companies have achieved great success in re-engineering robot welding systems and offer a warranty
News on the Gantry robot welding system from Motoman Robotics (UK)
(April 2002)
What is believed to be the only permanent demonstration of gantry-mounted, inverted-robot arc welding in the UK features a system with an 11-axis CNC and many different configurations
Why automatically weld in-line?
(February 2002)
The European Commission is providing funding for a collaborative research project called NOMAD to replace the assembly line-based approach to welded fabrication
Robot welding line sparks productivity gains
(February 2002)
GKN Autostructures of Telford has installed a new automated manufacturing facility for the assembly of Ford Transit front suspensions, steering arms, dead beams and side members