RobotWorx: Industry News

Welding robotics helping to maintain railway systems

Train movements on railway tracks cause massive wear and tear over a short period of time. Reconditioning and replacing those crossing systems used to back up traffic and stretch out over weeks, using many manpower hours. Now, with the help of transportable robotic welding cells, the repair process takes less than a day and only two people and no blocking of traffic.

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Manufacturing window frames with robotic welding

Robotic welding has many uses in industry, and it seems that the window frame manufacturing industry has started to take notice over the last few years. In 2006, Widney LTD. in the United Kingdom started manufacturing aluminum window frames for off-road vehicles in one of their factories. With the installation of the Motoman ArcSystem 6000 welding cell, the frames were welded faster and had more uniformity.

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Productivity with robotic welding fixtures

The addition of a robotic welding cell to a manufacturer’s facility can enhance productivity, but only if it is properly laid out to achieve maximum speed and accuracy. One of the areas that must be looked at in the layout is fixturing on the robotic welding positioner. Many productivity gains are realized or lost at the design stage if fixturing is not considered. If fixture design is overlooked, it can make the robotic welding cell incredibly inefficient and costly.

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Dual-armed but different

Over the last few years, scientists have developed robots that don’t just have one arm, but two. These dual-armed robots are more humanoid than regular articulated, industrial robotic arms, though some serve very different purposes. A recent celebrity, HERB, which stands for Home Exploring Robot Butler, is a research platform robot for Carnegie Mellon University.

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Robots are taking over -- the really dangerous jobs

Some people fear that robots are “taking over” the world, or taking jobs from human workers. In reality, robots are relieving humans from jobs that are tedious, dull and sometimes dangerous. One of the best examples of robots keeping humans out of harm’s way is robotic welding. Manual welding is extremely hazardous to the human body. Dangerous fumes from metals and coatings can lead to serious illnesses.

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Building an Effective Welding Cell: A How-To Guide

When incorporating a robotic welding cell to fit your manufacturing needs, there are some key requirements to consider. While most robotic weld cells have an industrial robot arm, a positioner and a safety package, it is your unique needs that will determine how these pieces come together and how the cell layout will be designed.

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The Evolution of Robotic Welding -- A historical retrospective

From the time primitive man began making tools, manufacturing has been an integral part of every human’s life. Look around. Everything you see that doesn’t exist naturally was manufactured somewhere in the world. From the cars we drive to the chairs we sit in, many of these things have been touched by robotic welding.

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Gunslingers on gun control: A robotic perspective

Gun control is a “hot-button” issue in the United States and has been for years. From U.S. president assassinations to decades of school shooting tragedies, humans have become polarized on their stance on the issue. Robots, unlike humans, don’t have an issue with gun control.

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Mass Orders of Motoman Welding Robots

Motoman welding robots are used worldwide and for many different industries. Car manufacturers are one of the leading industries that incorporate automated welding. Using robots decrease downtime and increase production. Mass ordering of robots definitely takes place and is a great way to incorporate similar robots all at the same time, reducing upfront costs and time.

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Valtorc International

Valtorc International is an American based valve supply company. Since 1980 Valtorc has been selling ball valves, butterfly valves, and V part ball valves worldwide. They carry a variety of these valve types with sizes ranging from ¼” to 36” in order to help each customer find the best fit for their applications.

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INTEGRATOR OF NEW AND USED ROBOTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION