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For Longitudinal welding on the MS pipe, which technology and power source is suitable?
You did not indicated the thickness of the pipe. For thinner gage material or root passes the controlled short circuit transfer of Miller RMD or Lincoln STT can be advantageous. These power sources also provide pulse modes which can be used on cover passes or thicker material.
Chris Anderson Motoman Inc.
What is the regulation for the storage distance of flammable gasses from a robot cell?
This is not addressed by specific robot standards. It is better addressed by your local gas supplier and is covered in AWS Safety in Welding and Cutting, Z49.1.
Chris Anderson Motoman Inc.
I have a Motoman MRC with no manuals and I would like to know how to relabel the universal outputs from the teach pendant to show what they actually do.
You can also contact Motoman service hotline 937-847-3200 for answers to questions. Motoman still offers training classes on MRC robots at least once a quarter.
Chris Anderson Technology Leader, Welding
I have a Motoman MRC with no manuals and I would like to know how to relabel the universal outputs from the teach pendant to show what they actually do.
You can also contact Motoman service hotline 937-847-3200 for answers to questions. Motoman still offers training classes on MRC robots at least once a quarter.
Chris Anderson Technology Leader, Welding
I need to weld pipe branches onto a main pipe. The host pipe is 7 m long with two joint connections. The pipe could have a bow of uo to 7 mm. I would like to use an ABB weld robot. Which equipment can communicate with the robot to track the seam movement due to the variable bow?
All robot companies have some type of seamtracking system. Most are flexibile enough to work with different weld equipment. You should contact ABB directly if you have a specific robot you are trying to add this functionality to.
Chris Anderson Motoman Inc.
I am involved in the process of making large plastic tanks for the sewage industry but also have a good electrical background. I would like to automate the production of the tanks being produced as there is a serious lack of skilled workers in my area. The tanks range from 1m height to 6m height and roughly the same diameter. I was wondering if you could recommend whether to base my robotic welding process through the movement of the tank or the movement of the robot. The same welding arm will have to reach 6m down to weld the base of the tank but also have the flexibility to weld the flanges onto the outer of the tank and the roof on the top. Have you ever encountered robotic welding on such a large scale or is the feasibility of this production process too hard to determine?
Andrew, You mention that you make large plastic tanks, but you describe fabrication techniques for welding steel tanks. I am not sure if you fabricate tanks and then line them. If the tanks are round, you may be able to perform the welding of seams and flanges with simple turning rolls and gantries. This is simpler than robotics and available from vendors such as Jetline. If the tank is contoured or square it may be better suited to robotics. Generally, structures the size of what you describe will use a combination of positioners to move the part and a transporter to move the robot to the part.
Regards, Chris Anderson, Motoman Inc.
Is there a defined safe jog speed?
On metal 1.2mm welding to 2.5 metal, what is the best schedule to start with? The system came in at 140 Amps and 25 volts. The voltage seems high and the weld seems 100% spray transfer.
Why is a TIG process not suitable to weld carbon steel?
We're after a 6 axis robot with a mass under 50kg which will take a payload of 7kg. Reach of atl east 300mm but closer to 500 is better. We're flexible as to the structure of the links. Are there any robots available which meet these requirements?
Based on your specifications, we would recommend an MH6-10. If you need further assistance, please contact our distributor:
RA Group of Companies www.ragroup.com.au
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