Automated production welding for a modest capital outlay and on short lead time is available from Motoman Robotics (UK), which has launched a new, standard welding cell at the lower end of its ArcSystem range. Called Batchweld, the system occupies just 2.2 by 3.2 metres of factory space.

It uses Motoman's UP6 articulated arm robot, which features a flexible conduit that routes all services from the base to the upper arm, eliminating trailing hoses and cables. Direct drive on all axes assures speed, precision and reliability, positioning accuracy being ± 0.08 mm.

Included as standard is a twin-position turntable capable of supporting workpieces weighing up to 100 kg at either end. Manually indexed, it allows the next part to be fixtured while the previous part is being welded, minimising idle time and so maximising production output.

Fully enclosed, sheet metal safety guarding is provided complete with roof, glare protection, safety interlocked service door and internal lighting. The package also comprises welding equipment, a torch cleaning unit, and the Motoman XRC controller. Programming is by the teach-in method.

The entire cell is available off-the-shelf and can be transported easily on a lorry and erected in a couple of days, compared with up to 10 days needed for building a bespoke system. All equipment rests on a base and can be relocated easily within a factory using a large lift truck.

Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd

Unit 2, Johnson Park, Wildmere Road,
Wildmere Industrial Estate, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX16 3JU.
Tel: 01295 272755. Fax: 01295 267127.
E-mail: johnd'angelillo@motoman.co.uk
Web site: www.motoman.co.uk
Contact: John D'Angelillo, MD.

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