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Frequently Asked MIG Welding Questions
2007-04-12 19:01:00 Brief Summary: * Does shielding gas affect the quality of the finished weld? o For most mild steel applications, CO2 will provide adequate shielding, but when you must have a flatter bead profile, less spatter or better wetting action, you may want to consider adding 75 to 90% argon to your CO2 shielding gas mix. Why? Argon is essentially ... More About: Question , Questions , Welding , Quest
Why MIG/Flux cored?
2007-04-12 19:01:00 Brief Summary: * MIG and flux cored welding offer advantages over other welding processes * The welding machine creates an arc between the work piece * Most welding machines that can MIG weld can also flux cored weld. To read the original article please click: http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/ More About: Core , Flux
Aluminum: Experience in Application
2007-04-08 19:41:00 Brief Summary: * In recent years, the use of aluminum in manufacturing has become more prevalent because of its light weight and other attributes that make it an attractive alternative to steel. But, those experienced in the welding of steel will find aluminum to be a different breed ? the normal welding characteristics of steel don’t always ... More About: Cat , Experience , Aluminum , Application , Peri
A Guide to Aluminum Welding
2007-04-08 19:41:00 Brief Summary: * Follow the rules of thumb offered here for selecting welding equipment, preparing base materials, applying proper technique, and visually inspecting weldments to ensure high-quality gas-metal-and gas tungsten-arc welds on aluminum alloys. Even for those experienced in welding steels, welding aluminum alloys can present quite a challenge. Higher thermal conductivity and low melting point of ... More About: Welding , Guide , Aluminum , Guid , Lumi
Laser Welding and Cutting Safety
2007-04-08 19:40:00 Brief Summary: * A laser is a device which produces an intense, coherent, directional beam of light. * The term LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. * Laser s can be designed to deliver a large amount of energy to a very small area. In welding and cutting operations, this energy can heat ... More About: Safety , Welding , Safe , Cutting
Laser Welding Comes of Age
2007-04-08 19:40:00 Brief Summary: * sensitive (e.g., contain circuit boards), involve complex geometries, or have strict cleanliness requirements (medical devices). * Laser s have long been used to weld metals and have made recent inroads in the cutting and marking of plastics. However, laser joining of plastics has been held back until now by a lack of suitable equipment, restrictions ... More About: Welding , Come
Robot Welding
2007-04-08 19:39:00 Brief Summary: When should robots be used for welding? A welding process that contains repetitive tasks on similar pieces might be suitable for automation. The number of items of any type to be welded determines whether automating a process or not. If parts normally need adjustment to fit together correctly, or if joints to be welded are ... More About: Robot , Welding , Robo
MultiDOF Seam Tracking Sensors
2007-04-08 19:39:00 Brief Summary: * SenSolve, Inc. Announces Beta Release of Multi DOF Seam Track ing Sensors for High-performance Robotic Welding. * SenSolve’s MAST (Multi-Axis Seam Tracking ) sensors incorporate a proprietary technology called fringing electric field sensing. * Fringing electric field technology makes the solid-state MAST sensor immune to smoke, dust, debris and oils commonly found in manufacturing applications. * The MultiDOF System, ... More About: King , Rack
Laser Welding
2007-04-08 19:39:00 Brief Summary: * Almost 20 years ago, laser welding was in its infancy and used primarily for exotic applications where no other welding process would be suitable. * Today, laser welding is a full-fledged part of the metalworking industry, routinely producing welds for common items such as cigarette lighters, watch springs, motor/transformer lamination, hermetic seals, battery and ... More About: Laser , Welding
How to Robotic Adaptive Weld with Laser Vision
2007-04-08 19:38:00 Brief Summary: * Perfect world, parts would be made exactly the same, no need to worry about fit-up. Never-changing robot tool center point (TCP) and the perfect automation scenario would be present. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. * Assemblies in industry not repeatable enough to utilize a robot that lacks a method of ... More About: Robot , How To , Robotic , Laser , With
Purchasing Your First Robotic Welding System
2007-04-08 19:38:00 Brief Summary: * The major question for the new millennium is not if any particular metal fabricator will adopt robotic welding technology, but rather when and how. * More often than not, first-time buyers of robotic systems approach the purchase decision with trepidation * Programming a robot is very simple. Even workers who must overcome a language barrier ... More About: Robot , System , Robotic , Welding , Your
How to Recognize, Minimize Weld Smut
2007-04-08 19:37:00 Brief Summary: All welds, whether produced with GTAW or GMAW, should be bright and shiny, with no gray or black coating on the weld itself. You also should be able to see a shiny cleaning stripe, about 1/16 to 1/8 inch wide, on either side of the weld. These cleaning stripes indicate the area where the ... More About: How To , Mini , Smut , Recognize
Adding Flexibility to Stamping Operations
2007-04-05 19:31:00 Brief Summary: * You’re an industrial engineer working in a large stamping facility, and your boss has just asked you to automate the entire process of producing a part that runs across four independently operated presses. To make things tougher, this workcell can’t be dedicated to only one part; it must be flexible enough to run ... More About: Opera , Stamp , Flex , Bili , Ping
Material Handling Adds Muscle to Manufacturing
2007-04-05 19:30:00 Brief Summary: * For many companies, the time to automate material handling has arrived. That’s because minimizing manual intervention in handling ingredients or components, work-in-process, and finished products can improve quality, productivity and operator well-being, while reducing costs. Forces driving the decision to automate include: o Manpower reductions due to downsizing o The need to improve operator working ... More About: Fact , Ring , Mate , Hand , Material
How-to Guide: Hydra-pneumatic Technology for Today?s Manufacturer
2007-04-05 19:30:00 Brief Summary: * Hydra-pneumatics is a low-cost press solution that can replace hydraulic or even mechanical devices. Achieving high forces with speeds associated with compressed air is the basic principle described further in this article. * Costs reduced or eliminated?heat, pump noise, space requirements, maintenance, safety issues, leaks, energy consumption, environmental disposal and cycle time?are some of ... More About: Technology , Techno , Tech , Today , How-To
Material Handling on Squaring Shears
2007-04-05 19:30:00 Brief Summary: * Proper material handling equipment in front of and in back of utmost importance to your operation. Its impact on operator comfort and safety should not be minimized. * The basics of a productive shearing operation are often overlooked. What good is it to have a shear that will do 30 to 60 strokes per ... More About: Hear , Shea , Ring , Mate , Hand
How-to Guide: X-Y-Z: Indexing Assembly Systems
2007-04-05 19:29:00 Brief Summary: * A Geneva mechanism is not the only way to generate the stop-and-go motion of a rotary indexing table. The table can be indexed by a ratchet-and-pawl mechanism driven by a pneumatic cylinder. The table can be indexed with a globoidal cam driven by a motor. * A Geneva mechanism consists of two wheels: a ... More About: System , Assembly , How-To , Guide , Systems
How-to Guide: Properly Select a Gripper
2007-04-05 19:29:00 Brief Summary: * Grip per selection is crucial to trouble free production and maximum up time. The gripper is the closest thing to the part and is where all applications planning should start. * Choosing the right gripper can prevent costly down time and tooling redesign costs, also keeping in mind that an over sized gripper can be ... More About: Perl , How-To , Guide , Selec
Emerging Trends in Robotic Integration
2007-04-05 19:28:00 Brief Summary: * Integration is the vital link between an industrial robot and its ability to perform manufacturing tasks. * A number of robotic integrators focuses on specific robotic applications, such as welding, medical, palletizing, foods, pharmaceuticals, and soft drink packing applications. * Other emerging markets in robotics are the integration of high precision positioning system * Photonics/fiber optics, ... More About: Robot , Robotic , Trends , Merging
How-to Guide: Designing Lean Cells for Flexibility
2007-04-05 19:28:00 Brief Summary: * Becoming lean means more than putting together a few U-shaped work cells. It?s a philosophy that drives you to reduce waste. To implement lean, you need to consider how materials, people and information flow through your manufacturing process. * The key to optimizing material and people flow is to insist on one-piece flow: Making ... More About: Design , Designing , Cell , Lean , How-To
Choosing the Right Integrator
2007-04-05 19:27:00 Brief Summary: * Many factors are involved in choosing the right integrator. First, don’t let money be the only issue. For your first system, you may want one completely integrated, delivered, and set up on your floor. A well-established and recommended robotic integrator can provide support and backing. A good integrator will allow you to do ... More About: Sing , Right , Integra
Selecting the Right System Integrator for Your Project
2007-04-05 19:27:00 Brief Summary: A look at the key issues involved in selecting the right integrator for your specific needs. * An integrator adds value because a robot is only 25 or 30 percent of the system * Integrators typically specialize in certain applications such as welding, material handling, painting, machine loading/unloading, sealing, machining and assembly. * Integrators should be involved ... More About: System , Project , Your , Right , Selec
Robots For Small Business: A Growing Trend
2007-04-03 20:00:00 Brief Summary: # While it is true that automotive, electronics, and consumer goods manufacturers are major users of robots, small businesses - enterprises with fewer than 100 employees and 10 robots or less - represent a growing segment of the market for robots. # Small manufacturing firms often have little or no experience with robotics, and in ... More About: Business , Robot , Robots , Small Business
How to Determine if it is Time for Plastics Companies to Invest in Robots
2007-04-03 20:00:00 Brief Summary: Robot s are much more versatile, opening them up for more use in more and more industries. Robots are now able to accomplish tasks such as high speed demolding and assembly. Robot prices are now decreasing as well, which makes them affordable to companies with any kind of budget. Bringing automation into your facility leads ... More About: Companies , How To , Time
Standard Lubrication of Motoman K100 ERC
2007-04-03 19:59:00 S-Axis Grease Replacement WARNING: Use of non-specified grease will void your warranty. 1. Remove the 8-M5 APS bolts and the rear S-axis circular cover. 2. Remove grease Plug B on the robot rotary base. 3. Inject Optimol Longtime PDO grease into Inlet A on the robot base until grease emerges from the Plug B outlet. - 300-600 cc for ... More About: Cat , Moto , Standard , Oman , Anda
Quick Tips on Operating the XRC Series
2007-04-03 19:59:00 Used-Robots.com can assist you with these Motoman XRC robot tasks and more: * Check Specified Point (If you get an ALARM 4107 OUT OF RANGE (ABSO DATA)) * Change Specified Point (Second Home Position) * Setting the Robot Origin * Select New Job * Select Existing Job * Registering a Master Job * Calling the Master Job to the Screen * Automatic TCP ... More About: Opera , Tips , Series , Quick , Operating
Quick Tips on Programming and Operating the Motoman ERC Controller
2007-04-03 19:58:00 Brief Summary: Used-Robots.com can assist you with these Moto man ERC robot tasks and more: * How to power up the system * Moving the Robot * Opera ting the system * What to do if Operator presses the incorrect Job Start button * Checking Torch Alignment (TCP ? Tool Center Point) * Checking the specified point The specified point is robot position where all ... More About: Programming , Tips , Roll
Quick Tips on Operating the MRC Series
2007-04-03 19:58:00 Used-Robots.com can assist you with these Motoman MRC robot tasks and more: * Check Specified Point (If you get an ALARM 5040 OUT OF RANGE (ABSO DATA)) * Select New Job * Select Existing Job * Registering a Master Job * Automatic TCP Definition Edit Commands * Change Speeds in the Job * Change Motion Type * Change Weld commands * Insert Weld Commands * Delete ... More About: Opera , Tips , Series , Quick , Operating
How to Change the Battery in a Motoman K30
2007-04-03 19:58:00 Brief Summary: Replacement procedures for battery unit - If the battery charge becomes too low or is depleted, replace it according to the following procedures: When changing battery unit the power must be ON between YASNAC MRC and MOTOMAN K30. Remove the side cover (U-axis motor side) of rotary bed. Remove the battery unit mounting screw (M4). Remove the pins ... More About: How To , Battery , Change , Moto , Oman
How-to Guide: Selecting the Right Robot Vendor
More articles from this author:2007-04-03 19:57:00 Brief Summary: * Robot selection can mean the difference between great success and disappointing failure. With such an important task at hand, how does one go about selecting the right robot? The answer is larger than just selecting the right robot because chances are that more applications will come up over time that require a variety ... More About: How-To , Guide , Vend , Right 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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