"Last year, the factory's experienced workers retired, and the younger generation was unwilling to take on the job." However, the demand remained. I couldn't just close up my factory because of a labor shortage, and I couldn't perform the welding alone either. 'What if I introduce robots?' I wondered at the time. Could they fill the gap in my personnel that I'm missing?'"
Over 80% of traditional sectors are currently experiencing the difficulty of master craftsmen retiring. However, in this example, where demand remains high, Ace pillar has aided the client in installing automated welding robots to improve production efficiency and preserve high-quality welding outcomes. We decided to use an ABB six-axis robot in this scenario after reviewing the requirements with the customer, with the addition of a seventh axis to handle the issue of welding larger-sized objects.
However, there are numerous subtleties in the welding process that amateurs may miss. Controlling the pace of the arm's movement, adjusting parameters such welding machine voltage, and meeting high-precision standards must all be prioritized. Welding requires three-dimensional positioning, and incorrect position or depth can lead to defective welding. It is possible that the workpiece's surface will be damaged.
Acepillar not only assisted with the last-minute coordination of converting the six-axis robot to a seven-axis robot, but also provided on-site support for accurate positioning to address the previously mentioned concerns.
This project consisted of three cutting-edge technologies:
RobotStudio® Simulation Path：Pre-simulate to save time altering arm positions and to quickly evaluate environmental setup factors.
Automated arc welding：Welding robots are able to employ digital welding technology to control factors such as current, voltage, and welding speed, leading to high-precision and high-stability outcomes.
BullsEye - tool center point calibration：The BullsEye provides the user with a fully automated tool centre point calibration giving the highest possible level of utilization, quality and productivity from your robot station.
Implementation of Robotic Arm
The pain points and solution
Enhancing Welding Quality and Safety Through Technology
Manual welding relies heavily on the knowledge and abilities of skilled welders, necessitating extensive training. However, because it is fully hands-on, ensuring welding quality becomes difficult, and the work environment frequently causes health concerns.
We ensure steady welding quality by using a systematic production approach and visual collection of data. Welding robots optimize precision, efficiency, and stability, resulting in lower production costs and losses.
Customers can quickly build, evaluate, and optimize robot pathways for all welding operations, increasing factory productivity.
