Case Sharing – Automobile Frame Welding Project
The case I’m going to share with you today is the automobile frame welding project. In this project, a 6-axis heavy-duty welding robot and its auxiliary system are used as a whole. The frame welding work is completed by using laser seam tracking, synchronous control of the positioner, a smoke and dust purification system, and offline programming software, etc.
Project Challenges
1. Complex Path Planning
Issue: 3D spatial curves in frame welds required collision-free torch positioning.
Solution: Virtual simulations using offline programming software (e.g., RobotStudio) optimized torch angles, achieving 98% path accuracy without teach pendant adjustments.
2. Multi-Sensor Coordination
Issue: Thin-plate welding caused deformation, demanding real-time parameter adjustments.
Breakthrough: Laser tracking + arc sensing fusion technology achieved ±0.2mm seam correction accuracy.
3. Safety System Design
Challenge: Complex logic for integrating safety fences and light curtains with manual intervention (e.g., rework).
Innovation: Dual-mode (auto/manual) safety protocols reduced mode-switching time to <3 seconds.
Project Highlights
1. Adaptive Welding Algorithm
Dynamic wire feed adjustments via current-voltage feedback reduced weld penetration variation from ±0.5mm to ±0.15mm.
2. Modular Fixture Design
Quick-change fixtures enabled switching between 12 frame models, cutting setup time from 45 to 8 minutes.
3. Digital Twin Integration
Remote monitoring via a digital twin platform predicted failures (e.g., nozzle clogging), boosting overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to 89%.
Post time: Apr-19-2025