Welding is a process done either
manually or through automated tools. Indeed, it takes years to gain command on
manual welding and doing it without errors, which the reason automation is
becoming a necessity. With the advent of technology, automated welding equipment have
thus acquired the center stage. This is because automated welding eases
out the process to get flawless welding without errors. Due to smooth and
faster process, many assemblies around the world prefer using this form of
welding to manual processes.
The automated welding process
This method requires the welders
to use a special machine or a series of machines, which load the work piece that
needs welding. In the next step, the welder positions the torch automatically
to weld the right place with perfection. The machine also monitors the quality
of the joint and that of the finished product. Depending on the type of machine
and the work done, there may arise the need for a machine operator.
Advantages of Automated Welding
- Improved weld quality: An automated welding equipment is
set up on parameters and unlike human, the machine is given a single set of
task. Moreover, mechanized torch and selected motion with electronic recall of
the parameters, altogether result in high quality welding.
- Increased output: But obvious, machines work
faster than humans. This in turn increases the output of the assembly.
- Consistent welding: Mechanized welding is repeatable.
Hence, by providing accurate parameters as input, the equipment will weld the
output with consistency over multiple workpieces without many errors. This will
ensuring perfect weld every time.
Exciting Welding Equipment
Automated welding equipment are mostly rectilinear robots
that works on in any line of three axis (X Y Z) and has a box zone. Additionally,
they may also appear as articulating robots, which work like a human arm, and in
an irregular shaped zone.
To conclude, automated welding equipment can improve the productivity of the related industries
significantly. Right selection of the automated tool and experienced operators
to work on them altogether make up for an apt combination for enhances
growth.
