Midwest Engineered Systems was asked to design a robotic welding solution that would be integrated into a conveyance system that automatically removes tack-welded pieces from the conveyor. The automation system would need to interface with the customer’s SAP system to gather needed information and automatically use parametric programming to weld specified “leak-proof” welds without operator intervention.
The products themselves presented another challenge. The product dimensions could vary infinitely between maximum and minimum sizes. A work envelope of 17 x 35 x 47 in for the smallest unit and 60 x 105 x 98 in for the largest would need to be accommodated. The maximum weight for the assembly would be 4000 lbs.
The system’s justification was to improve first-pass quality and increase production.
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