Robotic welding has transformed manufacturing by automating the welding process. Using advanced technologies like robotic arms, machine vision, industrial networking, and artificial intelligence, these systems deliver welding tasks with high precision and efficiency, making the process faster, more reliable, and consistent across a wide range of jobs.
Features Of A Robotic Welding System
Lightweight Integrated Design
The robot, weighing between 13-23 kg, features an all-in-one design. The welding power source, wire feeder, cooling system, welding torch, industrial PC, and all necessary hardware and software are integrated into a mobile cart, ready for operation once power and gas are connected.
No-Code Guided Operation
A touch screen with a fully guided, Chinese-language menu allows easy operation. Operators can manually drag the weld seam into position without needing code programming or visual calibration, and the system supports a full range of welding processes.
Digital Platform Management
Self-developed software algorithms support cloud-based process delivery and cluster management. The platform is compatible with major welding machine brands (using an open protocol) and supports various welding processes.
Equipment Installation Types
Different installation methods are used depending on the component type and environment:
Portable Installations: Adaptable methods include Upright (standard vertical), Inverted (upside down for space constraints), and Side Installation (horizontal for specific operational needs).
Arm Type Installation: Ideal for medium-sized open and plate unit components, providing stable and accessible positioning.
Tray Type Installation: Designed for trough-type components, ensuring secure mounting in confined spaces.
Gantry Type Installation: Suitable for large, heavy components, providing robust support and precise placement.
Light Rail Type Installation: For components with long welds, allowing smooth, accurate alignment along a straight path.
Key Components of a Robotic Welding System
Robotic Arm: The robotic arm, the heart of the system, carries out precise welding movements guided by advanced software. Its flexibility allows it to handle a range of welding tasks, from simple to complex, depending on setup.
Welding Torch: Integral to the robotic arm, the torch delivers welding current and shielding gas to the weld joint. It can be customized for different methods, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
Advantages of Robotic Welders in Industrial Applications
Portability and Mobility: The system can be easily moved within factories or construction sites, with parts like the mechanical arm, controller, and wire feeder being individually movable. Components are designed for ease of transport and operation, even in tight spaces.
Ease of Operation: Human-robot collaboration mode leverages human flexibility and robotic endurance, making it easy to operate. After brief training, operators can efficiently manage the system with minimal effort.
Efficiency and Intelligence: A single operator can control multiple robots simultaneously, significantly boosting productivity. The intelligent software adapts to tasks and suggests parameters for various welding positions, enhancing efficiency, especially in dense weld areas.
Flexible Configuration: The mechanical arm can be fixed or mounted in various ways to accommodate different component sizes, with optional vision and force sensors for added flexibility.
Cloud Service Integration: The system’s “cloud brain” supports remote monitoring and standalone operation, with seamless integration into existing management systems like MES and ERP for enhanced connectivity.
Safety and Reliability: Equipped with a collision stop function and operating at safe voltage levels, the robot ensures user safety while consistently producing high-quality welds.
Wide Application: Suitable for large, immovable objects or narrow spaces, the system excels in multi-variety, small-batch production across industries such as construction, shipbuilding, and energy.
Convenient Maintenance: The robot operates continuously with standard consumables and requires minimal maintenance, with a lifespan of up to three years under normal conditions.