CO2 Welding Automation with a TM Robot

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CO2 Welding Automation with a TM Robot

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

Industry > Metal·PlasticsIndustry > MachineApplication > WeldingSector > Manufacturing

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This application automates a CO2 welding process using a TM5. The robot performs CO2 welding quickly and accurately on areas that require welding.

Project Background and Objectives

Replace labor in situations where hiring is difficult
Prevent safety incidents in hazardous operations

Installation Footprint

5 m × 5 m

Components

Robot	TM5 6-axis articulated robot Payload: 6 kg Reach: 700 mm Weight: 22.1 kg Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Peripherals	CO2 welder

Workflow

STEP 1.	Move the workpiece
STEP 2.	Move to the welding position and perform CO2 welding
STEP 3.	Repeat the previous steps

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Features

Enables precise welding with a TM robot, with convenient program adjustments
Vision can be used for bead inspection

Results

Key Benefits	Replaces labor in hazardous operations Improves weld quality Increases productivity
Client Feedback	By deploying the robot, we achieved the effect of replacing one operator.

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