Accessibility and tight working environments can increase the welding operation effort in disadvantageous working conditions. That is why Hyundai Welding has developed the integrated Cobot solution for shipbuilding that the company will demonstrate at Schweissen & Schneiden, a major welding and cutting event in Germany.
In addition to weld integrity, surveying and re-work, which are adding up to the welding cost and overall operational efficiency, lack of skilled welders is a headache for shipbuilding industry. Hyundai Welding’s engineers are developing solutions aimed at overcoming the issues related to the most complicated welding sections, especially inside-block welding.
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has implemented Hyundai Welding‘s Cobot solutions for inside-block welding operations at its yard.
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Cobot Welding for inside-blocks
Cobot Welding offers efficient, simple and cost-efficient welding automation that allows one person to operate multiple systems. There is no need for arc observation and the unwelded length is minimised.
Moeover, there are no restrictions on welding position, while the system also requires minimal training time. Its compact size allows it to be carried by hand inside the location. An Arc Seam Tracking and Touch Sensing capability ensures limited programming is required.
The system can also be used for the internal hull welds in the lower deck block units, which is considered one of the most complex welding operations, due to limited accessibility and enclosed workspaces.
Schweissen & Schneiden gathers the world of joining, cutting and surfacing technology at the Messe Essen in Germany and takes place from 15-19 September. Hyundai Welding can be found at Hall 6 stand 6F28.
Picture by Hyundai Welding.
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