Arc welding applications

Robots combine excellent freedom of movement with extremely high repeatability. Slim wrists and arms are not only capable of accessing narrow spaces, but are also strong enough to carry heavy torches and welding utilities.

Hollow wrist design routes services through the robot arm to reduce wear and tear on the expensive welding cables. Through-arm cabling also allows cable interference to be simulated offline.

Slim wrist robots are well suited for arc welding processes involving hard-to-access spaces. They are used extensively in TIER 1 manufacturing for car axle, bracket, seat and exhaust welding, as well as to produce goods such as beams and cranes and base business goods such as tanks, tubes and pipes, etc.

FANUC robots can seamlessly integrate with almost all weld packages, allowing quick torch, wire feeder and dresspack installations as well as plug-and-play detection of welding power sources thanks to in-built libraries. Users can simply select and weld.

Integrated vision allows robots to recognise and locate objects, weld seams and part features, as well as performing post-weld checks or inspections. This easy-to-use plug-and-play technology helps improve productivity whatever the welding application.

Our smart arc welding system can automatically adjust Tool Center Point (TCP) during torch maintenance to maximise system uptime and increase productivity by maintaining consistent weld seams. 

Using a single controller, multi-arm technology coordinates handling and welding between robots to ensure constant welding speeds and synchronised motions.

A long-arm robot with a hollow wrist makes it possible to weld very large parts and eliminates the need for a rail axis in arc welding applications.

CAD to PATH functionality allows you to import CAD drawings in just one click and can be modified remotely even while robots are working. Torch vs. fixture, automatic collision avoidance and weld cycle optimisations make arc welding applications even more efficient.