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AAF - Automated welding of large hoppers
- Industries
- Metalworking
- Client
- AAF S.A.
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.