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Tuesday, September 17, 2013, Hall Europa 3:45 PM Session 6: World Markets (2) |
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Automation of welding in fabrication sectors - an Indian experience
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Arasan Raja* / Welding Research Institute,
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited [BHEL], INDIA R. Easwaran / Welding Research Institute, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited,, India N. Rajasekaran/ Welding Research Institute, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited,, India |
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There has been a continuous growth both in the level and extent of welding automation in fabrication sectors in India. The level and extent of automation widely varies from one sector to another. However the level of automation in automotive sector appears to be higher as compared to other sectors. This is attributed to the relatively simpler applications for automation and inflow of automated welding technology through collaboration. The level of automation in shipbuilding and power sectors, though there has been some growth, is relatively lower and lot needs to be done still. The complexity of the job and non-availability of robust automated welding systems could be the reason for the lower level of welding automation in these and other sectors. The emergence of automated welding system inmtegrators within India has greatly contributed to the large scale introduction of low cost automation in different sectors. However complex applications requiring high end automatic solutions involving vision sensing etc., needs to be imported from abroad. The lack of proper service support after sales acts as a demotivator as an today. The need and scope for automated welding system in Indian industries particularly in the heavy engineering side viz. Power, Shipbuilding, Construction still remain high. |