How much has the efficiency of welding automation robots improved compared to traditional manual welding?
Publish Time: 2024-12-15
In modern manufacturing, welding automation robots are gradually replacing traditional manual welding, and their efficiency has increased significantly.
The welding speed of welding automation robots is much faster than traditional manual welding. The robot's mechanical arm can move the welding gun at a precise and stable speed, and is not affected by factors such as fatigue and emotions. In large-scale welding production, such as the body welding process in automobile manufacturing, industrial robots can continue to weld at high speed, and their welding speed is usually several times faster than that of skilled manual welders. After working for a long time, the welding speed of manual welders will decrease due to fatigue, and it is difficult to maintain a high concentration for a long time, while robots can consistently maintain efficient operation, greatly shortening the welding time of a single workpiece.
In terms of weld preparation, welding automation robots have obvious advantages. It can quickly and accurately automatically locate and identify welds on workpieces through advanced sensor technology, such as laser vision sensors, and automatically adjust the angle and position of the welding gun, completing preparation work almost instantly. In manual welding, workers need to spend a lot of time measuring, marking and adjusting the welding gun, which is not only time-consuming but also prone to human errors.
Gun-changing operations are also more efficient for multifunctional welding robots. When it is necessary to switch welding processes or welding gun types, the robot can quickly complete the gun-changing action under program control and accurately calibrate the parameters and position of the new welding gun. In contrast, it is relatively cumbersome for manual welders to change welding tools, and they need to readjust welding parameters and adapt to new tools, which undoubtedly wastes a lot of time and energy.
From the perspective of the overall production process, welding automation robots can achieve 24-hour uninterrupted work, further improving production capacity. In some large-scale welding projects, such as shipbuilding or bridge construction, the continuous operation capability of robots can greatly shorten the project cycle. For example, the welding work of a large ship may take months or even years if it is done manually, but after the introduction of welding automation robots, the time can be shortened to a fraction of the original time.
In summary, the welding automation robot has a qualitative leap in work efficiency compared to traditional manual welding, thanks to its high and stable welding speed, efficient weld preparation and gun changing operation, and uninterrupted working ability. It has injected strong impetus into the efficient development of the manufacturing industry and promoted the innovation of production methods and industrial upgrading.
