Welding Robots
ABAGY is compatible with MAJOR ROBOT BRANDS
We work closely with major robot manufacturers including Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Panasonic, Kawasaki, and ABB to offer a wide range of high-quality robots that meet your production needs.
Whichever brand of robot you choose, ABAGY software allows you to make it much more productive. No programming is required.
Whichever brand of robot you choose, ABAGY software allows you to make it much more productive. No programming is required.
How to choose welding robots:
Consider the current lead time to delivery, sourcing of spare parts, and how the vendor will provide technical support and field service.
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Check for compatibility with other equipment, for example welding machines that you've already used.
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Evaluate the robot's capabilities in key areas, such as the robot's reach, accuracy, speed, etc.
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Consider your specific needs such as the size and weight of the parts you will be welding, the precision required, and the volume of production.
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MAJOR ROBOT BRANDS
Brand
Founded
Country of origin
USA office
Has been used with ABAGY
Kuka
1898
Germany
Yaskawa
1915
Japan
Panasonic
1918
Japan
Fanuc
1956
Japan
Kawasaki
1969
Japan
ABB
1988
Switzerland/Sweden
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Hollow wrist welding robots
We recommend using hollow wrist robots. This robot design provides several benefits:
The hollow wrist allows the cables and wires that power the robot to be routed through the inside of the arm, reducing the risk of damage or interference.
Improved cable management
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The hollow wrist design allows for a greater range of motion and flexibility in the robot's movements, making it easier to reach difficult welding positions.
Increased flexibility
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The hollow wrist reduces the risk of collisions with surrounding objects, as there are no protruding cables or wires that could cause damage or injury.
Enhanced safety
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Cobots
Industrial robots and cobots have a fundamental difference in safety
Cobots were created to work closely with humans. What you gain in safety with cobots you sacrifice in capability. Humans aren't expected to stand close to a robot while it is welding, so safety is less of a concern. In situtations where cobots are preferred, the ABAGY software is compatible with cobots and can accomplish the same outcomes within the limits of the cobot’s capability.
For welding operations we recommend using industrial robots. If your priorities are reach and accuracy, industrial robots are preferable.
FAQ
The main components of a welding robot include the controller, the manipulator, and the welding torch. The controller is the brain of the robot, which contains the software and hardware necessary to operate the robot. It sends signals to the manipulator, which is the arm of the robot. The manipulator consists of joints, links, and actuators that enable it to move in various directions and angles. The welding torch is the tool that is attached to the manipulator to perform the welding task.
ABAGY software allows you to manage the manipulator by connecting to the robot controller. ABAGY users do not need to program. It is enough to upload a 3D model of the product, select welds and set welding parameters for them. ABAGY’s straightforward and intuitive interface is easy to learn and does not require special knowledge in robotics or programming
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ABAGY software allows you to manage the manipulator by connecting to the robot controller. ABAGY users do not need to program. It is enough to upload a 3D model of the product, select welds and set welding parameters for them. ABAGY’s straightforward and intuitive interface is easy to learn and does not require special knowledge in robotics or programming
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When choosing robots, certain parameters are important, in particular reach. The maximum distance the robot arm can reach from its base is a critical parameter to consider when selecting a welding robot. The reach of the robot should be long enough to access all the areas that need to be welded.
Accuracy is also critical when selecting a welding robot. High accuracy ensures that the welds are consistent and of high quality.
Among the robot parameters are speed, repeatability, and payload capacity.
We also recommend choosing robots with a hollow wrist, which improves cable management and increases robot flexibility. Most modern industrial robots from key manufacturers have this feature.
Accuracy is also critical when selecting a welding robot. High accuracy ensures that the welds are consistent and of high quality.
Among the robot parameters are speed, repeatability, and payload capacity.
We also recommend choosing robots with a hollow wrist, which improves cable management and increases robot flexibility. Most modern industrial robots from key manufacturers have this feature.
The traditional method to program robots is with a teach pendant. Using a teach pendant, you need to program the path and endpoint of each of the robot's trajectories, its sequence of tasks, and the “zero point” of reference.
In the second option – offline systems – programming takes place not inside the robotic cell but in a virtual environment. In both cases you need a skilled programmer, and they are hard to find and expensive. A new program has to be developed for every part; a costly, on-going expense for high-mix manufacturing.
Since ABAGY's solution uses AI and machine vision, robots equipped with the ABAGY system don’t need to be programmed. Just click and weld.
Read a Comparison of programming methods in our blog.
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In the second option – offline systems – programming takes place not inside the robotic cell but in a virtual environment. In both cases you need a skilled programmer, and they are hard to find and expensive. A new program has to be developed for every part; a costly, on-going expense for high-mix manufacturing.
Since ABAGY's solution uses AI and machine vision, robots equipped with the ABAGY system don’t need to be programmed. Just click and weld.
Read a Comparison of programming methods in our blog.
Book an online demo
The first step is to examine the range of products you will be welding. This will help to understand what work zone you need, what type of fixture or positioner is needed to hold the parts, and whether you will need tracks or a gantry to move the robot along the part’s length. Your goals for production throughput will dictate whether you need one or more robots, and one or more work zones. ABAGY’s software works with any work cell configuration. Here are the most popular robotic weld cells
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For ABAGY users we offer several options:
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- Choose ABAGY to integrate your robotic weld cell
- Invite ABAGY to recommend an integrator who has previously worked with ABAGY
- Invite an integrator company of your choice, or you can choose to integrate the robotic cell with your own resources
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We offer retrofits for current robotic cells. In this case, we install the machine vision and ABAGY software. By avoiding downtime for programming and the need for precise fixturing and fit-up, Abagy can greatly increase robot cell utilization and flexibility.
The first step for a retrofit is to analyze your equipment. We can retrofit any of these 6 robot brands: Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Panasonic and ABB. To get started, we will need information about the robot model you are using and which robot’s controller version it has.
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The first step for a retrofit is to analyze your equipment. We can retrofit any of these 6 robot brands: Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Panasonic and ABB. To get started, we will need information about the robot model you are using and which robot’s controller version it has.
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More information about ABAGY PRODUCT
Why you no longer need to program robots.
ABAGY SOFTWARE
ROBOTIC CELL CONFIGURATIONS
We help you determine the best configuration for your production needs.
WELDING SYSTEM INTEGRATION
We simplify the traditional approach to integrating a robotic welding system.
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