What is a cobot? - Read more about the welding robot

Cobot also known as the collaborative robot. Cobots are changing the way welding is done. This is because it can work alongside human workers. By using cobots in your welding workflow, you can achieve higher productivity. But also achieve lower production costs and ensure better safety for your employees. Let's dive deeper into the world of cobots and understand their importance in welding technology.

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What is a cobot

Cobot is short for collaborative robot and is designed to work safely with human operators. This makes it possible for robots to work alongside humans. Unlike traditional robots, cobots are designed to help human workers, not replace them.

Cobots have a range of features that allow them to work with humans. Including sensors that detect the presence of humans nearby. As well as safety measures that prevent unintended collisions. Working with cobots allows human operators to focus on tasks that require more creativity and decision-making. While the cobots perform repetitive or physically demanding tasks.

Welding with a cobot

Benefits of a cobot

Cobots have become increasingly popular in welding applications because of their numerous advantages. Here are some reasons why you should consider using cobots in your welding process:

Increased productivity: Cobots can work around the clock without getting tired or making mistakes.
Improved quality: Cobots weld very precisely with consistent accuracy;
Improved worker safety: Collaborative robots are designed to work safely with human workers;
Flexibility: Cobots are easy to program, allowing them to complete tasks quickly;
Cost-effectiveness: Cobots can perform welding tasks at a lower cost than traditional robots.

These cobot advantages are causing more and more companies to improve their welding process by using a cobot.

Cobot and industrial robotic

Cobot or a traditional robot are often taken apart. But what are the differences? Cobot is made to work alongside human workers. One of the main differences is that a cobot is made to work side by side with human workers.

The cobot: Collaboration with humans

Unlike a cobot, a traditional robot is used for repetitive work. Because of this, a robot must first be programmed. These robots perform tasks with great precision. Which makes it ideal for mass productions. To ensure welder safety, robots are separated from work areas. Whereas this is not necessary for a cobot setup.

How works a cobot

A cobot is a collaborative robot designed to work alongside humans without posing a safety risk. Unlike traditional robots, robots are uequipped with sensors and programming capabilities. This allows the cobot to adapt well to its environment.

Sensors are a crucial part of cobots because they allow the robot to work alongside human workers. These sensors allow the cobot to easily react to the environment.

Actuators ensure that welding tasks can be performed. This is because actuators include the motors that drive the robot's joints.

Controllers are responsible for controlling the cobot's behavior. And ensure that tasks are performed correctly. These controllers include software programs designed to move the robot.

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Tips: which processes you can use

Here are some of the collaborative welding techniques that can be implemented with cobots:

MIG/MAG welding

MIG welding, or metal-inert gas welding, is a process in which electric arc is formed between a melting wire electrode. Cobots can perform MIG welding with high accuracy and repeatability.

Overall, cobots offer a wide range of benefits when it comes to welding. Implementing cobots in your manufacturing process increases productivity. In the process, it also improves welding quality and the safety of your workers.

TIG welding

TIG welding or wolffram intergas welding is used to weld thin metal sheets or for welding non-ferrous metals. Cobots can perform TIG welding with great accuracy, making it an ideal technique for applications where precision is crucial.

Spot welding

Spot welding uses electric current to fuse two metal pieces together at specific points. This technique is often used in the automotive industry and other applications where high-speed welding is required. Spot welding can also be realized using a cobot. With high accuracy and speed, the cobot is ideal for spot welding.

Stud Welding

Stud welding is a welding process in which a metal pin or stud is permanently attached to another metal surface, usually a plate. This is done by heating the pin or stud and then forcefully pressing it against the other metal. The joint is created as the joining materials melt and fuse together, creating a strong and durable bond.

Universal Robotics and Elektrolas

Universal robots is the global leader in cobots. We are a certified system integrator of UR. This means that Elektrolas supports welding technology in the Netherlands to deploy cobots on welding processes. For example, we offer several cobots suitable for welding, such as UR10 and the UR20. These robots are suitable for optimizing the welding process.

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Do you have a production challenge where the cobot bight be the solution? Or would you like to automate and learn more about the possibilities of the cobot? Feel free to drop by for a demo.

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Our Overall Approach

When it comes to welding, Elektrolas has all the knowledge and resources in-house. We are a point of contact for all those involved in the welding process, from tendering to quality control. We are a total provider in the welding field. We secure quality, offer training, sell, rent and service on welding equipment. This is our disc-of-five. Five services that reinforce each other. That is how we ensure that our customers are ready for the future.

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