Can robots weld?

Institute of Materials Technologies, Narbutta 85
Dariusz Golański, Ph.D., Paweł Cegielski, Ph.D.

The show of robot welding will be conducted on a laboratory stand equipped with a number of modern technological devices. The most important of them is a universal technological robot IRp-6 produced by ZAP - Robotyka S.A. Ostrów Wlkp. It has five independently controlled axes (degrees of freedom), high repeatability and precision of positioning (+- 0,2 mm). An additional sixth degree of freedom of the stand is a continually-operated positioner installed on a common stand.

As a welding electricity source, a specialist device produced by ESAB has been used. It is controlled by a computer system placed in a separate cubicle. The control system is equipped with a unique computer system based on an industrial PC panel with an active control screen.
During the show there will be a presentation of robot welding in gaseous envelope using the MAG method, connected with active participation of the audience. There will be an explanation of basic robotics terms, including the structure and operation of the most important devices on the stand. During the explanation, participants will be able to control the model themselves.

Length: 45 minutes
Comments:
Connector NT 040 (Welding Laboratory);
Dates:
Saturday, 27 September 2008 10:00
Saturday, 27 September 2008 11:00

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