This application automates a laser welding process using a UR5. In laser welding operations, operators may be exposed to repetitive work as well as risks such as fumes, burns, and eye injury. The robot performs the hazardous welding tasks to help prevent injuries and improve productivity.
Project Background and Objectives
Perform repetitive tasks in place of operators
Prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Improve productivity and output quality
Reassign personnel away from hazardous roles during welding (fumes/burns/eye injury, etc.)
Installation Footprint
1 m × 1 m
Components
| Robot | Universal Robots UR5
|
|---|---|
| Peripherals |
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Workflow
| STEP 1. | Set the material |
|---|---|
| STEP 2. | Boot the system and teach the welding point |
| STEP 3. | Approach with the welding gun and weld |
| STEP 4. | Retract the welding gun and wait |
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This application automates a laser welding process using a UR5. In laser welding operations, operators may be exposed to repetitive work as well as risks such as fumes, burns, and eye injury. The robot performs the hazardous welding tasks to help prevent injuries and improve productivity.
Project Background and Objectives
Perform repetitive tasks in place of operators
Prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Improve productivity and output quality
Reassign personnel away from hazardous roles during welding (fumes/burns/eye injury, etc.)
Installation Footprint
1 m × 1 m
Components
| Robot | Universal Robots UR5
|
|---|---|
| Peripherals |
|
Workflow
| STEP 1. | Set the material |
|---|---|
| STEP 2. | Boot the system and teach the welding point |
| STEP 3. | Approach with the welding gun and weld |
| STEP 4. | Retract the welding gun and wait |
※ The content provided by Bigwave Robotics is protected under U.S. and Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content is strictly prohibited.
Related Use Cases
ARC Welding using the Rainbow Robotics RB-5
Gear Tooth Profile Inspection Using DENSO + QRS Vision