Welding Process Automation Using a Robotic Cell. Case Study

Robots play a significant role in welding, being able to perform simple and complex tasks in various environments. This paper presents a case study conducted within a Romanian company, aiming to develop an adequate design for an industrial robotic welding workstation. The current study focuses on the integration of a robotic cell consisting of two robots and an indexing table in an automated arc welding process with the aim to increase productivity. Furthermore, the mechanical elements for the loading and unloading of products were also designed. The concluding section of the paper includes calculations concerning the effectiveness of the proposed solution, taking into consideration the production times of the parts in comparison to manual arc welding operations.