Robotic Welding Cells
To meet customer demands for short delivery time, fast installation and cost effective investment, Machinery Automation & Robotics has further advanced the industrial design of robotic welding cells.
The pre-assembled systems complete with all necessary service connections are mounted on a transportable base for easy positioning in the customer’s plant, with commissioning time decreased to less than a day for most cell configurations.
Significant quality improvements, reduced labour costs & consistent work output rates are the key drivers for any company moving towards robotic welding.
The entire installation is delivered by truck after completing Machinery Automation & Robotics’ “Factory Acceptance Test”in our extensive workshops.
Another benefit of the portability is that when required, the customer can move the system to a new location simply by disconnecting the services and using a forklift to relocate the entire cell. This may be because the job has come to an end or to accommodate changes in workflow to and from peripheral equipment such as presses and paint lines. The ability to move the cell, together with the long life functionality of the European robot and welding systems eliminates the potential of equipment redundancy and further improves the cell’s investment value.
Machinery Automation & Robotic’s Integrated Robotic Welding Cells are built to the same standards & principles that apply to all our systems;
• Ease of installation through the use of forkliftable bases. Installation and commissioning of the systems are typically completed the same day.
• Advanced level of design detail to offer flexible ergonomic operation with the ability to modify jig table height & safe access to all areas within the cell.
• High level of safety integration utilising Pilz Safety PLCs, dual circuit safety switches and captive key locks.
• Utilise the best systems and components for the application. MAR is not a distributor for any product to enable us to offer a range of robot, welding & PLC systems to ensure that the best system is configured to match a client’s current and future requirements.
• Provide systems that are built to last the lifecycle of the core components, with the current generation of robot systems expected to be in operation for over 15 years, quality pneumatic & electrical components are integrated & protected from the welding process.
• Inclusion of all design documentation, component listing and robot programs to ensure that the customer retains the choice to either use MAR’s 24 hour service team or utilise their own on site technicians to service the systems.
Single Station Cell
Dual Station Cell
MAR Welding Cell
Welding Cell Simulation
Robotic Cell Descriptions
1. Dual Station Static Table Welding Cell
One of the most common robotic welding-cell designs on the market today, this solution provides:
- Superior output capacity comprising two stations protected by pneumatically operated screen doors
- A high level of operator safety
- Ergonomic access to the jigs
Easy cleaning within the cell - A high degree of portability
- The cell operation is simple – the operator alternates between each of the two stations, unloading the welded parts from one station as the screen door automatically lowers, then loading new parts to be welded before moving back to the other station.
Jig design is optimised by welding multiple parts per station if the part size permits. Typical jig table sizes are 1200mm width by 800mm. Each of the two stations can weld different parts for production flexibility.
The Dual Station cell images shown above detail the wide station door access (the pneumatic screen lifts vertically to separate the operator from the welding process), the forkliftable design and the flat plate internal floor with easy access for cleaning.
2. Single Station Welding Cell
This cell is an entry-level robotic welding-cell design and provides:
- A high level of operator safety
- Ergonomic access to the jig
- Easy cleaning within the cell with large 1200mm-wide sliding access doors on each side of the cell
- Minimal complexity within the cell with a manually positioned access door
A high degree of portability - The cell operation is simple – the operator unloads the welded parts from the station when the green “cycle completed” lamp is lit, then loads the new parts to be welded before closing the access door and starting the process.
Jig design is optimised by welding multiple parts per station if the part size permits. Typical jig table sizes are 1200mm width by 800mm. The one jig can accommodate multiple parts of the same type, or different parts that may make up a set for example.
For more information contact:
Jeff Fordham
Automation Engineer
jfordham@machineryautomation.com.au
Phone: (61) 2 9748 7001