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Welding cell for complex fan components
Automated MAG welding with high variant flexibility
- Industry
- Metal
- Solution
- Welding
A robot-assisted welding cell enables automated MAG welding of complex fan components with high variant diversity. The system was extended by a robot linear axis and combines offline programming, automatic path correction and alternating operation of the processing sides.
Project highlights
- Welding robot with 2,100 mm reach
- 5-axis tilt-turn positioner with 1,000 kg load capacity
- Water-cooled MAG welding technology
- Linear axis for large components up to 1,410 mm diameter
- CAD/CAM offline programming
- Automatic torch cleaning and wire cutter
- Designed for a high variety of components
Application & machining processes
- Clamping large fan impellers on a fixture
- Component selection and transfer of the offline program
- Automatic path correction to compensate for tolerances
- Robot-assisted welding process
- Loading on one side while welding takes place on the other
Operating & control concept
- Touch panel outside the cell
- Selection of components and process parameters
- Robot teaching pendant for setup and service
- Offline programming for new variants
Safety concept
- Protective enclosure with anti-glare shield
- Light barriers and secured access points
- Operation outside the welding area
Result
- Reproducible welding quality
- High flexibility for changing component geometries
- Reduced non-productive time through parallel setup and welding
- Digitally prepared programs for fast variant changes
Insights | Process
Conclusion
The welding cell combines precise robotics, offline programming and flexible workpiece positioning for process-reliable series production.