Robotic Welding Systems & Welding Automation
Updated: Oct 3
Robotic welding provides manufacturers with a way to automate repetitive welding processes while maintaining consistent robot movement and welding parameters.
DPAC Automation designs and integrates robotic welding systems for industrial and manufacturing applications.
What Is Robotic Welding?
Robotic welding uses an industrial robot to control the movement of a welding torch throughout the welding process.
A complete robotic welding cell can incorporate:
Industrial welding robot
Welding power source
Torch and wire system
Positioner
Welding fixtures
Seam tracking
PLC control
HMI
Safety systems
Fume extraction
Linear robot axes
Our Arc-X system is designed around the component, weld geometry, required production rate and welding process.
Benefits of Robotic Welding
Robotic welding can provide highly repeatable robot movement and consistent welding processes.
For suitable production applications, robotic welding can help manufacturers improve production consistency and reduce repetitive manual welding tasks.
The robot can also perform programmed welding paths repeatedly, provided the component presentation and welding process are properly controlled.
Industrial Robot Welding
Industrial robots are particularly useful for repetitive welding applications where components are produced regularly.
Robot programming allows welding paths, approach positions and process parameters to be defined for the application.
Positioners can also be used to rotate or reposition components, allowing the robot to access different areas of the workpiece.
Robotic Welding Cells
A robotic welding system should be considered as a complete production cell rather than simply a robot with a welding torch.
Fixture design, component presentation, welding equipment, robot reach, positioners, safety systems and operator access all affect the final performance of the system.
DPAC can integrate these elements into a complete automated welding solution.
Welding Seam Tracking
Component variation can make maintaining an accurate welding path more difficult.
Arc-X Vision seam tracking and other sensing technologies can be integrated into robotic welding applications to detect variations in the weld joint and adjust the robot path.
This can be particularly useful for applications where component tolerances or fit-up variation need to be accommodated.
Robot Welding and Linear Axes
For larger components, a robot linear axis can extend the robot's working envelope.
Instead of relying entirely on the robot's standard reach, the robot can travel along the workpiece or between multiple welding positions.
This can allow a single robot to service larger work areas and multiple workstations.
Robotic Welding in Australia
DPAC Automation develops robotic welding systems for Australian manufacturing applications from its facility in Ormeau, Queensland.
Our automation capabilities include industrial robotics, welding automation, machine safety, PLC and HMI control, vision, motion systems and custom machinery.
If you are considering robotic welding, DPAC can assess the component, welding process and production requirements to determine an appropriate automated solution.
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