How to Choose the Right Type of Robotic Welding Equipment

There are several options for you if you want to automate the robotic welding process in your shop. This reduces the number of injuries in the facility and at the same time makes it more effective. Although the robotic systems integrator will choose which of the equipment is needed to automate the welding, you should verse yourself with the options. This makes the process easier and quicker and at the same time gives you the best system for your application.

In this brief, we are guiding you on all the considerations for Robotic Welding Equipment and accessories. Verily, there are few considerations to digest when automating the welding process.

Work needs

The types of works you will be performing and most importantly the types of objects that you will be welding matter a lot in the selection stage. The fact is each of the robotic welding processes work well for different objects. You can choose MIG robotic welding process if you work frequently with thicker pieces. If otherwise, then you can consider the TIG welding process.

New or Used Robotic Welders?

You also have to make your mind whether you need new or used robotic welders. In most shops, you are very likely to find shiniest and newest machinery but there’s no problem with going for a cheaper second-hand robotic welder. The used welding equipment is less expensive and the issues with them are already known. The other benefit of used robotic welding equipment is that they can be shipped on order.

It can be difficult to decide because the market is flocked with new and shinning equipment. Though, you can consider searching for welding equipment china for new and used robotic welding equipment.

Intelligent and Communication

In the case of the robotic welding system, the robot controllers, system controllers for parts movement, human-machine interface and environmental communication is very vital. Depending on the system you are about to choose, you can expect the data acquisition to vary greatly from one system to the other.

The Features of Robotic Welding Equipment

It’s very important to understand the features of the machine you want to settle for and to be sure that the machine will offer you the exact functionality you need. What will determine the types of consumables and metal filler and wire feeding is your applications.

The peripherals

This is any other piece of equipment that may be needed for additional functionality. The peripheral is integrated into the robotic welding systems. If you want increased performance and setup, choose the right kind of peripherals. Some of the most important peripherals to consider include the Nozzle cleaning station, anti-spatter sprayers, arm mount, wire cutters, and clutch.

Consumables

It’s also important to consider the consumables including the nozzles, liners, contact tips, and retaining heads. Depending on your application, you may have to choose different nozzles and contact tips.

When shopping for quality welding equipment, you should have all the above factors in your head. This will ensure you have robotic welding equipment that will reduce your overall cost and improve the quality of your products.

An updated wind tower manufacturing assembly line workshop In China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)

In accordance with the requirements of "optimization of further development of production process, promotion of lean production management in the assembly line, and setting a benchmark for other industries in the optimization of production process", one of Steel Structure Division of CSSC. took advantage of the short production gap period to organize relevant personnel and engineers from Fengwei Machinery begin partial re-optimization of 8 manufacturing process of wind towers, as well as restart the maintenance and "replacement" of all production equipment on the production line. So far, optimization process has been completed, and a bright new wind tower manufacturing line workshop has been displayed in front of all employees (please review the picture).

 

In order to organize the planning of production line re-optimization and equipment refurbishment work, the company's steel structure business department held several special meetings to discuss the feasibility and implementation methods of the plan, and finally determined that the main projects are: blasting room ground track slotting, new 256 pieces of embedded parts and ground steel plates were re-paved, the paint room was thoroughly cleaned and the related facilities were partially repaired, the old workshop was replaced with two translucent panels in the north and south, and the two single-section barrel storage areas in the east and west were rearranged in an optimized manner, Special equipment for wind tower production is partially adjusted according to the lean management requirements of the assembly line, more than 200 types of equipment are fully maintained and precision checked, and 133 special operations equipment for wind tower manufacturing, such as column and boom manipulator and tank turning roll, are used for surface painting, technical maintenance and replacement of control box, etc. With the close cooperation with Fengwei Machinery, the entire wind tower production process re-optimization and equipment refurbishment project was completed in less than half a month, which won valuable time for the company to start the early batch of wind tower order projects. In the process of project implementation, the business department adheres to the principles of conservation-oriented, cost controllable, and optimal results.

The implementation of wind tower manufacturing process re-optimization and equipment refurbishment has laid a solid foundation for improving the quality and efficiency of CSSC wind tower manufacturing, promoting lean production, enhancing customer satisfaction and meeting the needs of high-end customers, providing facilities for achieving the annual target guarantee.