Laser Welding Automation with a UR5

Industry > Metal·PlasticsIndustry > MachineApplication > WeldingSector > Manufacturing

#LaserWelding#WeldingAutomation#UR5#CollaborativeRobot#IndustrialSafety#QualityImprovement#ProductivityImprovement

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 6-axis articulated collaborative robot Payload: 5 kg Reach: 850 mm Weight: 20.6 kg Repeatability: ±0.03 mm IP54
Peripherals	Robot mounting stand YWH-1500i Laser Welding Machine Pneumatic tooling

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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Features

Prevents industrial accidents while producing high-quality output
Avoids musculoskeletal risk tasks for operators
Reassigns personnel away from hazardous welding exposure (fumes/burns/eye injury, etc.)
Improves work efficiency
Warranty : 1 year

Results

ROI Period	8 months
Key Benefits	Industrial accident prevention Improved work quality Increased productivity
Client Feedback	Replacing a two-person welding operation with a robot improved productivity and weld quality while also preventing industrial accidents.

Laser Welding Automation with a UR5

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Application Field: Industry > Metal·Plastics, Industry > Machine, Application > Welding, Sector > Manufacturing

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