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Monday, September 16, 2013, Hall Europa 4:15 PM Session 2: Friction Stir Welding and Resistance Welding |
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Automation in welding - large robotic welding fabrication - high mix - low volume
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Chuck Boyer / Wolf Robotics, LLC, USA Doug Rhoda* / Wolf Robotics, LLC, USA Drew Akey/ Wolf Robotics, LLC, USA Mike Davis/ Wolf Robotics, LLC, USA |
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Large component welding manufacturers have been challenged with issues including worker safety, product quality, product velocity and product cost. Breakthroughs in technologies have enabled automation to fabricate parts that were previously impractical. Technology advancements include: " offline programming " advanced robot carriers and positioners " novel fixture solutions " multiple process capabilities These innovations and qualified integrators Champions have made robotic welding successful in high-mix, low volume applications. Examples of new technology and sophisticated products along with case studies will be presented that show corresponding end user examples of successfully integrated manufacturing solutions. © 2012 Wolf Robotics. This is an Open Access article: verbatim copying and redistribution of this article are permitted in all media for any purpose, provided this notice is preserved along with the articles original content. |