AAF - Automated welding of large hoppers

Solution

• The solution is based on a welding cell with two work stations enabling welding in one or the other independently, while in the second station the operator may load and unload the part.

• This cell is also composed of a longitudinal track with an effective run of 10,600 mm and a tilted column to elevate the robot to different heights while being able to approach the part and the different welding points, both internal and externally.

• Additionally, 2 positioners in each work station enable full rotation of the hopper.

Benefits

• The solution provided by Yaskawa facilitates increased production cycles by reducing handling and welding times due to the two independent work stations, offering a more technically suited system with greater reach than the gantry solution.

Result

• Using the solution provided by Yaskawa, AAF has achieved a reduction in welding time from 4h to 1h per unit. 

• Furthermore, AAF is currently using the installation for the welding of other parts even larger than the initial hoppers.