What are the main advantages of robotics compared to manual welding?
With some of the main questions out of the way, let’s look at some of the specific obstacles that await fabricators considering robotic welding. Perhaps chief among those concerns is determining if you have the right application and environment for robots. One of the biggest challenges is finding the proper fit of parts for acceptable welding conditions. For example, lack of fusion or burn-through may occur if weld joints have large gaps. In addition, large gaps require weaving, which may result in small holes. Robots require a constant, level weld plane for the weld puddle, creating another challenge for you: maintaining the welding position between the robot and the part. To maintain the level platform, the robot must move in coordination with the positioner, which can be a problem when welding large pipes and square or rectangular tubes because they are not easily manipulated. You also face challenges with part size. If the part is too small, the robot weld gun has trouble accessing
