http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseec.html Automatic and robotic welding systems latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Automatic pulsed-TIG welding provides relatively high, but accurately controlled heat input and allows gaps to be bridged effectively when welding 25 CrMo4 steel motorcycle frames, said TPS-Fronius. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT TPS-Fronius http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tps/tps142.html To increase the durability of sensors and connector components in harsh weld cell environments, Balluff has introduced a range of products including coatings and mountings. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Balluff UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/buf/buf163.html To prevent sensor cable failures in welding cells a silicone cable jacket and silicone self-bonding wrap provide a new measure of protection and long life. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Balluff UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/buf/buf161.html For through-arm robotic welding, Tregaskiss' LSR Unicables including a rotating power connection that relieves stress caused by routine torsion and a protective conduit. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Tregaskiss Welding Products http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tkp/tkp106.html Having not increased its manual welding team for some years, robotic arc welding content at UK Newfield Fabrications factory will be approaching 90% after further robot installations. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Motoman Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mro/mro152.html A turnkey, easily transportable Z6 robot welding cell for universal applications will be shown at Automatica as well as the latest synergy-controlled pulsed arc welding machines. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Cloos Schweisstechnik http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/clo/clo110.html Automatic assembly and welding system uses precision product handling to align thermistors to ceramic heaters within 20 micron before presenting them for welding. Mon, 26 May 2008 08:00:00 UT MacGregor Welding Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mpn/mpn100.html 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT ABB Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/abd/abd203.html 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. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Fanuc Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fnu/fnu125.html 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. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Panasonic Industrial Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ptd/ptd102.html 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. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT KUKA Automation + Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kuk/kuk191.html 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. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Wilkinson Star http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wio/wio123.html 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. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT ICS Robotics and Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/isr/isr102.html Orbital welding 200A, 23kg power source has a colour industrial touch screen that gives users a simple, intuitive pathway to enter orbital welding programs. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Swagelok http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/swa/swa122.html 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. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Motoman Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mro/mro150.html 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. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Cloos Schweisstechnik http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/clo/clo109.html 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. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Fanuc Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fnu/fnu122.html 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%. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Motoman Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mro/mro147.html 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. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Balluff UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/buf/buf157.html 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. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Lincoln Electric Company, The http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lie/lie161.html 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. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Orbitec http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/oec/oec110.html 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. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT ESAB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/esa/esa175.html 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. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Motoman Robotics (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mro/mro146.html 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. Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Cloos Schweisstechnik http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/clo/clo108.html For repetitious manual applications, the personal robotic weld cell from Orbitform is said to provide the same functionality as larger cells. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Orbitform http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/orf/orf106.html 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. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT ABB Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/abd/abd190.html 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. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT KUKA Automation + Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kuk/kuk171.html 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. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Boldman http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bol/bol101.html 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. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT ABB Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/abd/abd185.html 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. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Lincoln Electric Company, The http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lie/lie144.html Robotic welding cell has proven to be a valuable part of welding and automation programmes at Arizona State University's College of Technology and Applied Science. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Lincoln Electric Company, The http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lie/lie149.html