The new systems correspond to the highest industrial standards and are characterised by extraordinary performance, precision, and reliability. The individual components – industrial robots, welding current source, welding equipment, positioning technology, control cabinet, and the CE-certified safety technology – are optimally coordinated with each other. This allows a quick and easy start into automated robot welding. Their compact design makes it easy to transport the welding cells by lorry and permits quick commissioning without any additional installation work.
The CUBE robot welding cells are available in five different versions. They are equipped by default with the versatile FD19 generation six-axis robot by OTC, which is known for its high speed and accuracy. CUBE 01 has two fixed tables (1000 x 800 millimetres), permitting highly efficient serial production in cyclic operation with optimally coordinated cycle times. CUBE 02 works with a 180-degree cycling table that can be turned via a motor, while CUBE 03 has two horizontal rotating positioners in different carrying load classes available. CUBE 04 comprises two stations with horizontal turning positioners and CUBE 05 has 2x2-axis-tilt-turn positioners. All cells come in an encapsulated design, with roof extraction sockets, compressed-air connection, LED-lighting, and status lamps for the corresponding production status.
The powerful S-RoboMIG XT series from Lorch is available as a welding power source for MIG-MAG applications. State-of-the art processor technology and lightning-fast control technology maximise arc performance and optimise results in all welding processes. Every CUBE robot cell is delivered with the pre-installed Lorch “SpeedPulse” process package that comprises the MIG-MAG synergy and MIG-MAG pulse processes, TwinPulse, TwinPulse XT, SpeedPulse, SpeedPulse XT, and SpeedArc XT. TIG welding is possible with the tried and tested Lorch V-RoboTIG. Its contact-free HF ignition warrants increased arc stability and optimises material transition. The V-RoboTIG combines best arc properties with a high duty cycle and outstanding performance. The TIG robot cells are delivered with the corresponding TIG cold-wire equipment (TIG control unit, feed, torch, and holder).
“With its CUBE robot welding cells, Lorch offers an ideal solution for all companies aiming to start automation of their welding tasks. The cells take up little space. They are quick to set up and very easy to integrate into any production environment. Since the individual components are optimally coordinated, installation is very fast,” Heiko Hedderoth, Senior product manager for automation and in charge of the robot welding area at Lorch Schweißtechnik, summarises the advantages. “By joining forces with OTC, we can quickly access their entire know-how and are able to implement customer-specific adjustments on short notice as well.”