‘Robotic Welding’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Weld controller manages three transformers from Merlin Control Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Merlin Control Systems has developed a version of the PWC8 range of weld control units that is suitable for multiple transformer machines, or more complex DC machines. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Robot to inspect nozzle welds in nuclear reactors from Phoenix Inspection Systems: "A EUR1.4m (GBP1.3m) research and development project aims to develop a lightweight robot for the automated inspection of nozzle welds in nuclear reactors. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Igus UK - take a look at Igus energy-supply system comprises 200 products which says: "Igus has introduced six product lines to its Triflex R system of third-generation six-axis robot energy chains. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Stemmer Imaging, Stemmer camera has monochrome CCD sensors, as well as Espace to demonstrate machining at Aerotech from Espace, and Gattefin carries out specialised machining work from Gattefin.

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IFM magnetic meters accept higher flow rates (November 2009)

IFM Electronic is offering larger versions of the SM Series Magmeter.

Epoxy structural bonding from Loctite (November 2009)

The Loctite Hysol Epoxy adhesive range comprises one- and two-component epoxies that offer improved clarity, less odour, better flow, higher strength and greater durability than competitive products.

Boa camera suits harsh factory-floor environments (November 2009)

Adept Electronic Solutions is offering the Boa smart camera, an all-in-one vision system from Dalsa designed for harsh factory-floor environments.

ESAB launches welding helmet (October 2009)

ESAB has launched the Origo-Tech, its latest auto darkening filter ADF lightweight welding helmet.

ESI simulation suite suits complex weld designs (October 2009)

ESI Group has released its Welding Simulation Suite version 2009, which includes Weld Planner and Pam-Assembly.

Diversified Plastics helps produce medical device (October 2009)

Diversified Plastics has been chosen by Coaxia to produce a polycarbonate miniature manifold, which is part of Coaxia's Neuroflo catheter.

ESI software supports PT-Grid project (October 2009)

ESI Group has announced its participation in the Plasma Technology (PT) Grid project, a three-year joint initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Quattro robot breaks performance threshold (October 2009)

Adept Technology has announced that its Quattro robot has broken the 300-cycle-per-minute barrier.

Window manufacturer expands robotic welding

Aluminium window frames for off-road vehicles are being welded faster and to the same high quality following the installation of a Motoman ArcSystem 6000 robotic welding cell
New cells for robotic welding vehicle components

Two robotic welding cells have been supplied by Motoman to the Birmingham factory of Lander Automotive to automate the manufacture of complex assemblies for the new Jaguar saloon car.