Robotic Welding

Welding and Robotic Welding Services

At TYMETAL, we have a team of AWS Certified Welders and we also offer precision Robotic ARC Welding. All of our welders are AWS D1.1 certified, and we also have AWS D1.6 certified welders for stainless steel projects. For larger production runs, we offer Robotic Welding, where our programmers drive the process, and our experienced operators provide the oversight to ensure consistency. Our capabilities allow us to weld a large array of shapes and sizes when volume welding with consistent precision is required.

Robotic Welding Equipment

Robotic welding is a highly automated and precise method for joining materials, primarily metals, in a variety of industries. Robotic welding automates this process, ensuring higher accuracy, less waste, and faster cycle times for welding operations. However, oversight by an experienced, certified welder is also crucial to ensure exceptional and consistent weldment quality. TYMETAL’s robotic welding manufacturing cell consists of:

• FANUC ArcMate 120iL Extended Reach Robotic Welding Arm with 6 Electric Servo-Driven Axes
• FANUC R-J3 Teach Pendant Robotic Controller System
• Lincoln Power Wave 455 ARC Welding Power Source

Speed and Ranges:

• J1 
  • Speed: 140 Degrees/Second (2.44 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +-165 Degrees 
• J2 
  • Speed: 140 Degrees/Second (2.44 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +162 Degrees, -78 Degrees 
• J3 
  • Speed: 140 Degrees/Second (2.44 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +275 Degrees, -135 Degrees 
• J4 
  • Speed: 330 Degrees/Second (5.76 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +-200 Degrees 
• J5 
  • Speed: 330 Degrees/Second (5.76 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +-140 Degrees 
• J6 
  • Speed: 450 Degrees/Second (7.85 Radians/Second) 
  • Range: +-450 Degrees 

Robotic Welding Materials

Robotic welding is commonly used for joining various types of metals, including steel, aluminum, high-strength and stainless steels, as well as other metal alloys. In some specialized applications, robotic welding can also be used to join some plastic materials. Finally, although much less common, robotic welding can be used to join other materials, such as ceramics, in certain industries.

Robotic Welding Applications

Robotic welding is a valuable technology for modern manufacturing and fabrication processes. Some of its applications are found in the following industries:

• Automotive Industry: used widely for welding together components such as body and door panels, exhaust systems, and engine parts
• Aerospace Industry: employed for fabricating aircraft components, including frames, engine parts, and structural elements, where the integrity of welded joints is critical for safety
• Manufacturing and Fabrication: used in various manufacturing industries, such as machinery production, industrial, and agricultural equipment
• Construction: use of robotic welding for prefabricated structural components and reinforcing steel bars on some construction projects
• Energy Sector: plays a role in the fabrication of pipelines, mining equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment used in the energy industry

Advantages of Robotic Welding

Robotic welding’s advantages include improved precision, efficiency, safety, quality control, and cost savings, making it a valuable technology for modern manufacturing and fabrication processes. Let’s take a closer look at why these advantages make robotic welding a worthy consideration for your next fabrication project:

Speed

With robotic welding, you can weld multiple pieces of metal within a short time frame. This efficiency allows for a quick production cycle, especially for larger production runs. If you have a particularly demanding run of parts that require welding, consider using robotics.

Consistent Quality

When you use robotic welding, you receive the same precise welding quality for every piece of metal. Robotic welding produces repeatable results with uniform speed, angles, and accuracy of up to +0.04 millimeters.

Cost-Efficiency

The increased productivity and decreased labor required for robotic welding make it a cost-effective option. You will produce more uniform pieces for less with robotic welding.

Decreased Waste

Robotic welding produces less welding waste than traditional techniques, as it uses fewer gases, fluxes, and fillers. With less waste and materials necessary for production, you will save in the long run and help sustainability efforts.

Safety

Robots can perform welding tasks in hazardous environments or situations that might be dangerous for human welders, improving worker safety.