Improving the Efficiency of Automated Precision Robotics-Enabled Positioning and Welding

Abstract

This paper presents the concepts and fragments of algorithmizing the improvement in the quality of welding thin-walled metal products in a robotic manufacturing environment. The proposed solutions will significantly reduce the reject rates applicably to pipelines of complex configuration made for aerospace industries-at the cost of a slightly slower process. The paper proposes an information module for precise configuration of weld workpiece positioning, which minimizes misalignments caused by preparation defects, in particular stamping and pruning defects. The module can run automatically or semiautomatically to support the operator's decision-making. The module can be integrated in the CAM system of a robotic facility thanks to using compatible data formats; as such, it does not require significant extra processing on the part of robot controllers.