Arc welding, also known as gas metal welding, is a welding method that melts and combines metals with the heat released by the arc formed between the workpiece and the wire used as a filler. Applied more with industrial robotic systems day by day, arc welding is a robotic automation application that has proven its success with speed, efficiency and flexibility. In a gas metal mig/mag welding application made with industrial robots, the first product and the thousandth product may be produced with the same quality and standard. In this way, businesses get an opportunity to compete internationally in the global economy and they may earn more income with increased production.
Robotic arc welding applications require knowledge and experience as well as all its advantages. For this reason, the selection of the right robot integrator is very important during the transition to a robotic arc welding system.
All requests and demands of the customer are collected for the transition to the robotic arc welding system and the following steps are followed:- The compatibility of the part to be produced is checked for the transition to the robotic system.
- Welding robot is determined which has suitable cycle times, speed and reach for process, through analyzing the parts on the simulation which to be welded.
- If more than one welding robot is required to produce the parts, the system is set up with a line-shaped stations.
- Equipments such as positioner, rotary table, servo rail, etc. are included in the system for correct welding angles and robot’s need for more access.
- For producing the parts with the same quality and standards, welding fixture is manufactured according to the technical characteristics of the parts and the reach of the robot.
- A welding machine is selected to be suitable for welding work that will provide the highest efficiency.
- In addition to the main equipments, other peripheral equipment such as torch calibration, torch cleaning station are used.
- Electricity, automation and plc infrastructure is created according to the project scope.
- Upon request, the entire system is provided in the welding cabinet or a cell.
- The suitability of the designed system is finalized as a result of the studies conducted with the customer, and the system is formed into its general shape.
- The prepared system is equipped with compatible equipment for occupational health and safety and then it is commissioned.
- After the completion of commissioning process, the system is maintained through after-sales services.
