- Industry > Automotive
- Application > Welding
- Sector > Manufacturing
- #ArcWelding
- #HeavyStructureWelding
- #LinearTrack
- #PanasonicWelding
- #Positioner
- #QualityImprovement
- #TM2000
- #WeldingAutomation
Process Overview
This welding automation solution uses the Panasonic automatic welding system (TM-2000) combined with a positioner to perform underside welding on automotive cargo beds weighing over 1 ton. A robot travel axis (linear track) is applied to cover a wide working envelope.
By applying the Panasonic automatic welding system, the solution enables both high welding speed and high welding quality for arc welding automation.
In addition, the welding machine, robot, and positioner are configured as an integrated package, enabling fast installation and tuning.
Components
- Robot
Panasonic TM-2000 S-AWP
6-axis articulated robot
Payload: 6 kg
Repeatability: ±0.03 mm
Working range: 2,011 mm
Weight: 217 kg
Welding power source (YD-350VR1) (shared for 3-phase 50Hz/60Hz, digital control method, AC 200–220V, 48 kg)
- Peripherals
Robot travel axis (linear track)
Workpiece fixing jig and positioner
Gas welding machine
Work instruction switch box
Workflow
- STEP 1.
- Fix the weld target workpiece on the jig
- STEP 2.
- Click the work instruction button
- STEP 3.
- Perform arc welding
- STEP 4.
- Click the work instruction button to change the fixing position (positioner rotation)
- STEP 5.
- Perform subsequent arc welding
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