Motoman Robot Arc Welding Skid Steer Loader Mount Plates

Motoman SK16-6 robot on 4-m (13-ft) servo track welds assemblies on custom pneumatic fixtures.

Summary

System was delivered, set up, installed, and running on the same day. Achieved 19-minute per assembly cycle time.

Automate production of new product.
Make 125 welds ranging from 25.4 mm-127 mm (1"-5") long on one part number. Final assemblies weigh 34 kg (75 lbs) each.
Proper weld process and flow are critical to achieving consistent parts, since new design is prone to warp.
Achieve desired cycle time of 19 minutes per assembly.

Motoman Robotics provided the following:

Motoman SK16-6 robot with MRC controller and 15 KVA step-down transformer kit
10-m (32.8-ft) extended cables
Remote programming pendant and playback station
MotoArc 350i power source
Motoman 500-amp, air-cooled ToughGun™ welding package, including: torch modified with Customer supplied gooseneck, safety clutch, UWI interface, wire feeder, side-mount process package, and start-up kit for .035" wire n 453.5-kg (1,000-lb) wire spool dereeler
ComArc III seam tracking with 200-V high-speed Touch Sense package
Nozzle cleaning station with anti-spatter spray kit n 4-m (13-ft) servo track
Headstock/tailstock (HS/TS) positioner with 453.5-kg (1,000-lb) capacity total
HS/TS positioner with 1,500-lb total capacity
Servo tilt/servo rotate (ST/SR) positioner with 453.5-kg (1,000-lb) capacity
Three operator stations with manual jog for positioners
Two sections of Customer supplied roller conveyor, one straight and one radial
Three sets of customer supplied fixtures
Integrated cell protection package including: wire fencing with safety interlocked gate, arc screen curtains and safety mats