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ABB robotics transform metal fabrication sector
Steve Bartholomew of ABB Robotics explores the case for robotics in metal fabrication and how, by adopting sustainable practices, users can significantly transform productivity and efficiency. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 7 April 2008)
Robotic welding overcomes skills shortages
User application article Manufacturer of seating systems has benefited significantly from its robotic welding investment, has overcome the local skills shortage issue and realised significant production costs savings. Brochure available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (19 March 2008)
Robot controls digital welding power source
Robot and welding machine controls are integrated in a single 64 bit control system and ensures that the main robot controller processor completely controls the digital welding power source.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (21 February 2008)
Arc welding robot is modular and compact
A compact and modular arc welding robot not only features high continuous path accuracy, but also has a working envelope of over 1400mm and integrates readily into cells. Brochure available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (20 February 2008)
Welding and cutting automation to be exhibited
Equipment for the robotic automation of MIG and TIG welding equipment as well as plasma-arc cutting automation systems will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 for complex fabrications.
News from Wilkinson Star (18 February 2008)
One unit controls robot and welding
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.
News from ICS Robotics and Automation ( 4 February 2008)
Orbital welding power source is easy to use
Orbital welding 200A, 23kg power source has a colour industrial touch screen that gives users a simple, intuitive pathway to enter orbital welding programs.
News from Swagelok (18 January 2008)
Large gantry robot welds railroad cars
User application article Believed to be the largest gantry robot used in the southern hemisphere, it forms a welding cell to fabricate railroad cars at a South African rolling stock plant.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (19 December 2007)
60m robot system welds aluminium rolling stock
User application article 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.
News from Cloos Schweisstechnik (29 November 2007)
Six-axis welding robot is slimmer, dependable
Latest 6-axis arc welding robot design allows the wire, gas and power supplies to accurately and repeatably follow the robots motion avoiding snagged and broken cables. Brochure available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (28 September 2007)
Six-axis welding robots cut cycle time by 15%
Two 6-axis welding robots operate at speeds 40% higher than previous models and are claimed to reduce welding cycle time by some 15% - while reducing 'air cut' time by 30%.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 September 2007)
Properly mounted sensors resist arc welding
Technical background article 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.
News from Balluff UK (20 August 2007)
Wall chart guides on welding automation
Users of Lincoln Electric welding equipment interested in automating their welding systems can benefit from a wall chart designed to ease the product selection process.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (17 August 2007)
Gas-cooled orbital weld head is 41.5mm wide
Capable of welding tube of 114.3mm diameter, a narrow,gas-cooled welding head is just 41.5mm wide and offers a high duty cycle performance equivalent to that of water-cooled heads.
News from Orbitec (29 June 2007)
Reduce orbital welding costs
To increase productivity and reduce costs in orbital welding, a compact, robust power source has integral water cooler and controller with auto-generation of welding programs. Brochure available
News from ESAB (26 June 2007)
Robotic MIG beats spot welding on frame assemblies
User application article 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.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 5 June 2007)
Pulsed-arc MIG robot has high reliability
Latest automotive robotic welding system with a pulsed-arc MIG/MAG system offers a favourable price/performance ratio and high process reliability, will be demonstrated in Germany.
News from Cloos Schweisstechnik (10 May 2007)
Low cost robotic welding cells
For repetitious manual applications, the personal robotic weld cell from Orbitform is said to provide the same functionality as larger cells.
News from Orbitform ( 4 May 2007)
Robotic welding systems operate under PLC
User application article Five robotic cells at a leading supplier of welded tubular structures to the automotive industry perform key welding operations in the construction of metal front car seat backs. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 4 April 2007)
Robotic laser cell welds titanium panels
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 2 April 2007)
Pipe shop refurbishment with profile systems
User application article Boldman has played a role in the refurbishment of the Astute pipe shop fabrication area at BAE Systems Marine with design and manufacture of bespoke welding cells and protected work areas.
News from Boldman (23 March 2007)
Spot welding robot can be inverted
Offered with a choice of mounting options, a electrical resistance spot welding robot can be mounted upside down for use in confined areas and as part of manufacturing cells. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 March 2007)
Robotic arc welding cell suits fabrication SMEs
Affordable for the smallest fabrication shops, a dual fixed table robotic arc welding cell offers quality, reliability and added safety while minimizing floor space and releasing labour.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The ( 7 March 2007)
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