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Orbital welding is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the field of fusion TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc) welding.
Fusion TIG welding is a highly specialized process used in applications that demand the utmost precision, such as in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and the semiconductor industry.
Orbital welding, which automates and enhances the TIG welding process, offers a host of benefits. [Read more…] about Orbital Welding: Why is it a Great Fit for Fusion Welds?
Industrial automation specialist Comau and shipbuilder Fincantieri, two of Italy’s largest and most well-known industrial companies, have unveiled the first result of their joint collaboration: the MR4Weld (Mobile Robot for Welding) mobile robot.
The companies describe the robotic system as “an innovative outdoor automation solution to improve quality, performance and well-being during labor-intensive welding activities”.
The companies have also renewed their strategic agreement to apply technology, digitalization, and innovation within cutting-edge, mobile robotic solutions that will increase production speed and worker well-being, by automating traditionally manual processes. [Read more…] about Comau and Fincantieri unveil ‘first’ mobile robot shipbuilding system
Orbital welding is a cutting-edge welding technique that offers numerous advantages across various industries, from aerospace to pharmaceuticals.
This automated welding process employs a mechanized system to rotate and move the welding electrode around a fixed workpiece, ensuring precision and consistency.
The benefits of orbital welding are multifaceted, contributing to improved efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in welding operations. [Read more…] about Orbital Welding and its Advantages
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a distinctive solid-state joining process that diverges from traditional welding techniques, which often rely on melting materials.
Rather than using heat, FSW employs mechanical energy to fuse metals, delivering robust and pristine welds. Since its inception in the early 1990s, FSW has garnered the attention of industry experts, heralding a transformative phase in manufacturing.
Emphasizing precision and sustainability, FSW exemplifies how engineering advancements can revolutionize practices. [Read more…] about Democratizing Friction Stir Welding: High-Quality FSW at a Fraction of the Cost
ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance.
The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg, with a reach from 2.5 m to 3.2 m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.
Marc Segura, president of ABB’s Robotics Division, says: “Sustainable production is a major priority of automotive manufacturers, with 78 percent of companies identifying it as important to their business and 77 percent identifying it as a priority for their customers. [Read more…] about ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants
As one of the largest manufacturers of industrial robots, Yaskawa Southern Africa took part in this year’s Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF), where various experts in the manufacturing industry gathered to exchange valuable industry expertise to increase investment prospects in the African continent’s manufacturing sector. The event, which celebrated its 25th year, centred around the theme of “For Africa from Africa”.
The AATF promotes and is passionate about furthering Africa’s transformation and promoting the development and growth of the continent’s automation industry.
Yaskawa Southern Africa was one of 150 exhibitors on display at the event, which took place from 9th to 11th May 2023, and showcased its collaborative robotic welding solution, Weld4me. This transformative piece of automated equipment presents an alternative or support to manual MIG/MAG welding with air-cooled welding equipment. [Read more…] about Yaskawa takes center stage at Africa Automation Technology Fair
Productive Robotics says its new Blaze Welding Cobot can be used with a customer’s existing table, fixtures and welder at “half the cost of other systems on the market”.
Unlike 6-axis robots, the 7-axis Blaze Welding Cobot can maneuver around all sides of large or complex parts and fixtures, allowing it to perform more weldments in a single setup.
Blaze is engineered with Productive Robotics’ proprietary teach-by-touch and equipped to accommodate high or low mix volumes, short or long part runs or jobs that require quick changeovers. [Read more…] about Productive Robotics says its welding cobot can work with existing equipment at ‘half the cost’ of competing solutions
Universal Robots says it is “not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry, the UR cobots have also become the platform of choice for a fast-growing ecosystem of innovative OEM solutions”.
Nowhere is that more apparent, continues UR, than this year’s Automate Show, where 60+ UR cobots will be exhibited in more than 30 booths at the show, taking place in Detroit, Michigan, May 22-25, 2023.
UR’s Automate booth #3623 showcases the latest innovation in a rapidly expanding application field, including the “world’s first cobot spot welder”, designed and manufactured by Pro Spot International. [Read more…] about Universal Robots debuts ‘world’s first’ cobot spot welder
Ultrasonic welding is a process that uses high-frequency vibrations and pressure to join two materials together. This type of welding creates localized heat at the interface of the materials, which melts the materials and forms a strong bond.
The resulting joint is robust and can be used in various applications; from consumer products to aerospace components. Ultrasonic welding is known for its speed, efficiency, and ability to join a wide range of materials.
Although it requires specialized equipment and careful material preparation, many manufacturers find it valuable in their operations. [Read more…] about How Strong is Ultrasonic Welding?
The opportunity to automate a simple pair of tack welds on mild steel components was all it took to lead Advance Concrete Form of Madison, Wisconsin, on the path to robotic automation.
But given the unqualified success of this application, the company is keen to find new ways to automate at its busy headquarters.
In fact, Plant Manager Adam Wepfer is on the lookout daily for new ways to add efficiency to Advance Concrete’s daily operations at its primary facility. And the company’s Tormach ZA6 industrial robot has been a star performer in freeing the company’s skilled welders to perform more complex tasks. [Read more…] about Tormach robots help ‘triple’ welding efficiency of concrete company
