New Design in Robotic Laser Equipment and Control Integration
Improved quality and reduced processing time is a benefit of direct laser control synchronization through the robot motion controller. Other benefits include single point UIF Teach pendant operation and more integral safety interlocks. This presentation will cover the design, equipment and control integration in the automation process.
Michael Sharpe - FANUC America Corp.
Robotic Laser Joining Concepts and Applications Advantages
Examples of the laser process will be presented through industry applications and examples. These include keyhole and conduction welding modes in addition to hybrid and autogenous welding. Typical challenges encountered when automating traditional weld processes include cracking mechanisms, joint access, distortion and long processing times. Many times laser can produce results not achievable with these traditional lower energy density processes.
Erik Miller - Miller Electric
Applications of Seam Tracking: Semi-Automatic, Robotic, and Integrated Laser Solutions
This presentation will address various means of how seam tracking technology is applied in main stream processes such as MIG, TIG, Laser, and Subarc as well as focus on which solutions might work best to meet the end user’s needs. Varying points of view will be discussed on usage of tactile and optical seam tracking solutions and their impact to gantry based, robotic, and standalone motion control packages.
Tom Graham - Abicor Binzel
