Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Welding Robots",
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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release AC drives simplify production line maintenance from
Control Techniques: "To simplify maintenance, an automotive production plant has restricted itself to one make and one type of frequency converter for all applications over 1.1kW, to eliminate long down-times".
In October 2007, we covered the news from MOTOMAN Robotics Europe
concerning its Six-axis industrial robots
- take a look at Six-axis industrial robots perform arc welding
which says: "Two 6-axis industrial robots for arc welding are claimed to be 40% faster than previous robots owing to advanced motion control and by minimising arc on/off time".
Take a look also at the news release from Motoman Robotics (UK), Six-axis welding robots cut cycle time by 15%,
as well as Bearing family reduces energy consumption from SKF UK,
and Power sources raise welding robots' productivity from Air Liquide Welding.
See also:
Controller boosts robot action, integrates vision
(November 2006)
Latest robot system controller provides enhancements to performance, an increase in the number of robot arms it can control and a fully integrated vision control system
Intelligent robots to assemble vehicle 'H' frame
(August 2006)
A robot equipped with 2D vision sensor locates and picks a 'H' frame and transfers it to a dual-arm robot, which manipulates for arc welding, then on to second system for machining
Ultrasonic flowmeter ups spot welding efficiency
(June 2006)
An ultrasonic flowmeter installed in spot welding electrode cooling system is capable of flow measurement from 0.04 to 10 litres/min and provides remote signalling of coolant flow
Spatter-free welding proven in the field
(October 2005)
Innovative CMT process sets new quality standards and reduces manufacturing costs at automotive specialist and is seen as the most significant innovation in automatic and robot MIG/MAG welding
Cold metal transfer MIG welding is spatter-free
(September 2005)
Cold metal transfer MIG welding process provides spatter-free welding, outstanding gap bridging properties, low heat input and a high degree of process flexibility
Robots arc-weld and cut precisely
(July 2005)
Series of robotic arc welding systems use a six-axis, modular construction, electric servo-driven family of robots designed for precise, highspeed welding and cutting
Low-cost CMM upgrade saves hours of set-up
(July 2005)
Low-cost upgrade of CMMs with stylus-changing probe system has saved hours of set-up time and significantly improved process repeatability at a presswork company
Tier 1 awards 400-robot order to ABB
(April 2005)
ABB has been awarded the first of two orders from a global, tier one automotive supplier, for 400 welding robots and IRC5 control systems, destined for production plants in Europe and the USA
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
Unusual twin-SS wire system used to weld exhausts
(September 2004)
Welding of inter-rears for Land Rover Discovery 3 exhausts involves an unusual adaptation of a twin-wire feed system on robots using two different stainless steel wires
Automated welding systems set to slash costs
(June 2003)
Wittmann UK has launched a range of robotic and automated welding systems and services that will slash costs and boost capacity for many UK manufacturers
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
Time to get ready for Detroit upturn
(January 2003)
The Detroit automotive scene may well be an attractive prospect for European system integrators as traditional US suppliers contract in the face of falling orders, writes Mike Page
Tungsten electrode switch reduces TIG downtime
(July 2002)
A number of leading blue chip companies have switched tungsten electrodes types for TIG and plasma welding to increase their arc striking rate and decrease system downtime
Caterpillar places order for robotic welding cells
(April 2002)
An order worth in excess of EUR 1.5 million (GBP 930,000) has been received by Motoman Robotics (UK), Banbury, for the supply of three robotic arc welding cells to Caterpillar, Nottinghamshire
News on the MIG and spot welding robots from ABB Robotics
(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
Robots perform production welding for bridges
(July 2001)
Bridge builder Mabey and Johnson has ordered an IRB 2400L welding robot to add to six welding robots already in use at its Lydney, Glos plant
Adaptive control of welding at Caterpillar
(July 2001)
Caterpillar's factory at East Peoria, Illinois, has around 35 operational vision systems in robot welding applications, the majority equipped with Meta Vision Systems sensors
Tallent's robot population tops 360
(May 2001)
The latest GBP1.6 million order for 68 robots and manipulators awarded to Motoman Robotics (UK) by TKA Chassis Tallent brings the total number of Motomman welding robots on its site to over 360