Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Welding Cell",
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 Properly mounted sensors resist arc welding from
Balluff UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Review sensor choice, the way they are located, how they mounted and how they are connected and the result will be higher welding cell efficiency and lower costs, said Balluff UK".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Robotic MIG beats spot welding on frame assemblies from
Motoman Robotics (UK): "A twin-robot MIG welding cell with powered turntable has 1 min TAKT time, around 25% less than an equivalent spot welding cycle to produce automotive rear seat cushion frame assemblies".
In April 2007, we covered the news from KUKA Automation + Robotics
concerning its Robotic laser welding cell - titanium panels
- take a look at Robotic laser cell welds titanium panels
which says: "A robotic laser welding cell has raised productivity by rapidly laser welding titanium panels used on the leading edges of light aircraft wings for dispensing glycol-based fluid for ice protection".
Take a look also at the news release from Boldman, Pipe shop refurbishment with profile systems,
as well as Robotic arc welding cell suits fabrication SMEs from Lincoln Electric Company, The,
and Robotic welding cell benefits students from Lincoln Electric Company, The.
See also:
Robots are designed for welding and measuring
(September 2006)
Robots speed and accuracy will allow manufacturers to increases cost-effectiveness of a welding cell by reducing scrap in applications such as laser cutting, welding and measuring
6-axis robotic welding system reduces cycle times
(July 2006)
A six-axis robot working with a servo controlled twin station positioner is now MIG welding aluminium window frames - using cold metal transfer - for off-road vehicles at reduced cycle times
Robotic welding cell is ready to work
(April 2006)
A dual fixed-table robotic welding cell for manufacturers looking to enhance productivity on small- to medium-sized welded parts is shipped assembled and ready for immediate production
Infra-red welding doubles plastics parts output
(April 2006)
Infra-red welding system has helped plastics pipe systems maker to double welding throughput of two complex geometry drainage components, while eliminating fume problems
Over 100 exhibitors show new products at MACH 2006
(April 2006)
With only six weeks to go until MACH 2006 opens, more than 100 of the exhibitors have now been independently verified as having 'New at MACH' products or services at the show
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
Multi-robot, arc welding system is co-ordinated
(March 2006)
Fully co-ordinated, multi-robot, arc welding system, to be demonstrated at MACH 2006, offers shorter cycle times, improved quality and more-efficient production concepts
Strong Irish market ups robots demand
(February 2006)
Meeting increased demand for robots and automation in Ireland, FANUC Robotics has recently increased its levels of local support for sales and after-salesand now has 'its own man' operating there
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
News on the ECell pre-engineered robotic arc welding cell from Lincoln Electric Company, The
(August 2005)
Pre-engineered robotic welding cells provide a cost effective system (starting at under $50,000) for SMEs, which will immediately benefit from the productivity increases offered
Robotic welding automation selection simplified
(July 2005)
Fabricators seeking a pre-engineered or custom robotic welding cell will appreciate the clear, visual overview of systems and configurations in an Automation System Selection Guide
News on the ArcSystem 2300 robotic arc welding cell from Motoman Robotics (UK)
(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
News on the ArcSystem 6000 robotic welding cell from Motoman Robotics (UK)
(April 2005)
While some UK contract press shops are yielding to overseas competition, a West Bromwich company has invested in robotic welding and is winning multi-million pound contracts
News on the Robotic welding cell from Motoman Robotics (UK)
(December 2004)
Robotic welding is more than three times as productive as a manual welder, according to a major European manufacturer of agricultural and equestrian equipment as well as steel railings and gates
News on the Turnkey robotic arc welding cell from ICS Robotics and Automation
(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
Arc welding cell increases production capacity
(June 2004)
A standard robotic arc welding cell has automated much of the welding at a fabricator and has resulted in an increase in production capacity and more consistent quality
Name change to reflect automation and robots
(May 2004)
KUKA has changed its name to reflect its wide-ranging expertise in the supply of high-technology industrial robots and automated production systems
Linked cells automate bending, welding of lights
(January 2004)
Two linked robotic cells provide a high degree of production automation to counteract local shortages of skilled sheet metal workers as well as reducing costs and improving production
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 cell halves production cycles
(December 2003)
A robotic arc welding cell has dramatically boosted output at a Hull engineering company by more than halving production cycle times
News on the Z4 compact welding cell from Cloos UK
(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
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
Modest capital outlay acquires welding cell
(February 2003)
Automated production welding for a modest capital outlay and on short lead time is now available based on a standard welding cell at the lower end of its an existing arc welding robot range
News on the Robotic MIG welding cell from Bauromat (UK)
(June 2002)
following the installation last summer (2001) of a turnkey robotic welding cell configured by Bauromat, pressure vessel cycle has been reduced from 14 hours to just two hours
Flexible robotic welding cell takes larger pieces
(April 2002)
A new modular, flexible robotic arc welding system is designed to accommodate larger workpieces, which can be welded in a fixed position
Lease a robotic solution from GBP 3.00/h
(March 2002)
An innovative flexible finance package for the leasing, installation and service of robot-based automation technology can begin for as little as GBP 3.00/h
News on the Bauromat robotic TIG welding cells from Bauromat (UK)
(November 2001)
Bauromat robotic TIG cells reduce SS helium vessels welding time from 14 hours down to 2 hours and meet European Union pressure vessel regulations