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ROBOTIC WELDING...

Ultra-compact, self-contained

robot welding systems

Exploring the benefits of using robotic systems across a wider range of manufacturing

applications has accelerated recently where investment in the most up-to-date
systems is making a significant contribution to maximising efficiency.
elding applications are a good
example and the availability of new,
highly flexible, space-saving
Wsystems is helping manufacturers to
integrate robotics into their welding and fabrication
processes. Less space, more output is not
surprisingly high on the ‘wish list’ for any forward
thinking manufacturer and the ArcWorld standard
systems available from Yaskawa are ideal for
replacing, or supplementing manual welding manual welding practices. Furthermore, improved
required in metal manufacturing applications. operational consistency by never missing a weld
The Yaskawa ArcWorld HS Micro and RS Mini and ensuring the same quality of weld at the end of
systems are easy to install, operate and relocate in the shift as at the start, also means reduced
a small footprint of either 2.3 sq. metres for the ‘spatter’ which improves the capacity for fettling.
Mini, or as little as 1.4 sq. metres for the Micro. Both systems incorporate a MOTOMAN-AR900
Both systems offer the possibility for operators to robot with YRC1000 controller, a start / stop button
double their output with up to half the preparation panel and fume extraction hood. They also feature a
time, compared to manual welding. The Micro platform and casing with dark green polycarbonate
system is supplied complete with robot and glare shield protection and CE-marking.
controller and its hinged door opening provides lots The Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld Micro and
of options even though it’s a very small, compact Mini robotic welding systems are pre-engineered,
system. The Mini system has a revolving door and pre-assembled and shipped ready to weld and
table, which again means maximum flexibility represent the latest generation of cost-effective
within a compact system. automated solutions for welding applications. They
The systems are designed to allow quick can be configured with your choice of welding
changes of jigs, which is crucial in helping to reduce power source and are ready to mount your
the all-important set-up time and improving component tooling.
production output compared to conventional www.yaskawa.eu.com

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