Robotic cylinder welding

Details Robotic cylinder welding Robotic cylinder welding

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Johnson, Jonathan (Department: 1725)

Metal fusion bonding

Process

With condition responsive, program, or timing control

C228S049100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942139

ABSTRACT:
A first embodiment of the present application is directed to a method and system used to weld a cylindrical workpiece. A substantially cylindrical workpiece is loaded into a workpiece support, and a robotic welding arm is positioned located at a start position. A value representing a size of the cylindrical workpiece is input into a robot controller via a system interface. Inputting of the size value to the robotic interface obtains a control program. Operation of the obtained control program is initiated by an operator, causing the robot arm to move a preprogrammed distance toward a work surface of the workpiece. Then a welding process is performed by the welder carried on the robot arm in accordance with the control program. The process includes initiating operation of the welder, and moving the welder in a pattern appropriate for the welding operation. The workpiece and welder are moved relative to each other so as to perform the welding process as determined by the control program.

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