ESAB expands portfolio with cobot welding cell
To help metal fabricators address their most pressing productivity, quality and workforce needs, ESAB has launched its new ROBBI 360 enclosed cobot welding cell with manual turntable, arguing that a a cobot can easily increase output per operator by 150 to 250% compared to manual welding.
“The ROBBI 360 cobot and Tracfinder mechanised tractors overcome traditional barriers to welding automation, especially among small- to medium-sized enterprises,” says Tom van Dooren, Global Product Manager, Integrated Robotic Systems and Mechanised Solutions, ESAB.
“They deploy quickly and easily, feature operator-friendly controls, do not require robotic programing knowledge and are suitable for high-mix/low-volume and medium- to high-volume production runs. ESAB automation solutions enable fabricators and manufacturers to leverage the talents of existing staff to increase output per employee while also improving the operator’s working environment.”
ROBBI 360 Cobot
ROBBI 360 is delivered as a complete “plug and play” cobot package that has been weld-tested before shipping. Connect power, shop air, filler metal and shielding gas, and it is ready to weld. 360 includes a Universal Robots’ UR10e cobot, a 3469 x 2228 x 2628mm cell enclosure for protection, turntable with a 1200 x 800mm work envelope, an ESAB Aristo 500ix or Aristo Edge 500R power source and matching feeder, an integrated fume extraction hood and all electrical and gas connections.
The entire assembly is mounted on a skid with fork truck pockets for easy positioning and redeployment. The fully-enclosed workstation has rigid aluminium cell walls and a rugged steel base that ensures no vibration and a stable TCP (tool centre point) that prevents having to make adjustments after moving.
ROBBI comes with two welding options. The Aristo Edge 500R power source and RoboFeed Edge robotic wire feeder ensure precise arc starts and enhanced stability across four advanced WeldModes – THIN, ROOT, ROOT Pipe and SPEED – as well as an Advanced Pulse WeldMode. All WeldModes enhance arc stability, offer more control at faster travel speeds and reduce spatter for less post-weld clean-up. The Aristo Edge platform also empowers independent development of synergic lines and process updates. The Aristo 500ix, paired with the RobustFeed wire feeder, delivers proven reliability in the toughest industrial conditions and features pre-programmed synergic lines for MIG and pulsed MIG applications using most welding alloys.
