INTRODUCING AUGMENTUS’ WELDING ROBOTIC SYSTEM
Augmentus' Welding Robotic System is a solution suited for different types of welding such as Arc Welding, Laser Welding and many more.
Existing Challenges in Welding Automation
Manufacturers dealing with welding processes often encounter several limitations and struggles with conventional robot programming:
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Complex Geometry
Welding is a common method for joining components with intricate shapes and edges, leading to the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming. Developing and fine-tuning the code to address variations in edges and shapes poses a considerable challenge, demanding specialized skills and significant man-hours. Additionally, conventional automation faces hurdles in adapting to changes and grapples with precision issues, which can impede its effectiveness in such welding applications.
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Difficulty in Handling Variability/Deviations
Deviations in manufacturing hinder accuracy, and inaccurate welds may lead to weakened joints, structural inconsistencies, increased cracking susceptibility, and reduced load-bearing capacity, compromising overall integrity and performance; conventional programming struggles to address variations effectively, resulting in inconsistent outcomes.
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High Mix Automation
Companies often look for ways to do High Mix or small run batches, and they require frequent and new configurations and programming. Whenever a change in the welding process is required, robots need to be taken offline for reprogramming. This can impact production efficiency and increase overall lead times.
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5 days
Is the average downtime needed for robot programming
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>70%
Of lifetime cost of using robots is software and programming-related
Augmentus Advantage
Whether dealing with high-mix or challenging edges, Augmentus Welding Robotics System empowers you to seamlessly automate your manufacturing processes, drastically reducing production time from days to mere minutes.
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01 Seam Tracking
Our technology offers advanced seam tracking to ensure precise and accurate welding.
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02 Supports shiny and reflective surfaces
Augmentus 3D scanner supports shiny and reflective surfaces, commonly found with metal materials.
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03 Welding specific process parameters
Welding specific process parameters for ease of customization to your job. This includes adjusting for Point Density, Angle Threshold, Edge Sensitivity.
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04 Precision scanning
Rapid Scanning with high precision of over 0.1mm and able to plan path for weaving motion and seam tracking required for welding.
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05 Compatible with external axes
Supports external axes, such as conveyor systems for large production workpieces and workspace.
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06 Detects and corrects for part-to-part deviation
Augmentus corrects robot motion to adapt to the loaded part with high precision.
Automate in 4 Steps
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01 Scan
Scan work piece (up to 0.1mm accuracy) using Augmentus 3D scanners.
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02 Plan
Robot operator selects surfaces / edges that they would like the robot to work on, and key in process parameters. Robot motion can be fine-tuned by adjusting waypoints and parameters.
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03 Simulate
Robot motion is simulated with cycle time calculation, along with singularity, reachability and collision checks.
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04 Deploy
Robot script / code is generated specific to robot model, end-effector, sensor and peripherals. Script is transferred seamlessly to robot controller via FTP or USB.
Myriad of capabilities at your fingertips with the Augmentus Welding Robotic System, elevating your experience and maximizing productivity.
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Rapid 3D Scanning
Wth submillimeter accuracy.
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Advanced Algorithms
Automatically detect and correct for part-to-part deviations with submillimeter accuracy.
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Process Parameters
That is application-specific.
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Autonomous Calibration
Automatically detect and correct for part-to-part deviations with submillimeter accuracy.
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External Axes
Are supported (i.e. linear, rotary).
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PLCs and I/Os
All synchronized for enhanced controls and capabilities.
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Recipe Table
For quick tweaking of process parameters.
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Inspection and QA
For part measurements and defects.
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Error Check Tools
To check and correct programs for reachability, singularity and collision.
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Inbuilt 3D tools
To ensure seamless usage of mesh.
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Offline Simulation
For accurate cycle-time and robot motion checks.
Augmentus Welding Robotic System
The world’s most advanced, intelligent and adaptive robotic system.
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3D Vision & Computing Hardware
Augmentus vision system 3D scans parts with up to 0.1mm in precision to augment robots with intelligence and adaptability.
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AI-Powered Scan & Plan Software
The leading robot offline simulation software that combines machine vision and AI to enable easy and rapid robot motion planning for even the most complex of parts and processes.