INTRODUCING
SCAN TO WELD
ROBOTICS

Manufacturers dealing with welding automation systems often encounter several limitations and struggles with conventional robot programming:

• Complex Geometry in Parts for Automated Welding

  Robotic welding, especially in joining components with complex shapes and intricate edges, introduces complexities that make traditional robot programming both time-consuming and intricate.
  
  Developing and fine-tuning robotic welding software to handle variations in edges and shapes requires specialized skills and extensive man-hours. Additionally, conventional automation faces hurdles in adapting to changes and grapples with precision issues, which can impede its effectiveness in such welding applications.

• Handling Variability/Deviations with Robotic Welders

  Deviations in manufacturing hinder accuracy, and inaccurate welds may lead to weakened joints, structural inconsistencies, increased cracking susceptibility, and reduced load-bearing capacity, compromising overall integrity and performance.
  
  Conventional programming struggles to effectively manage these variations, but with advanced robotic welding programming software, these challenges can be addressed more efficiently.

• High Mix Automation 

  Companies often look for ways to do High Mix or small run batches, and they require frequent and new configurations and programming. Whenever a change in the welding process is required, robots need to be taken offline for reprogramming. This can impact production efficiency and increase overall lead times.

• 5 days 

  Is the average downtime needed for robot programming 

• >70%  

  Of the lifetime cost of using robotic systems is related to software and programming

Whether dealing with high-mix or challenging edges, Augmentus scan to weld robotics empowers you to seamlessly automate your manufacturing processes, drastically reducing production time from days to mere minutes.

• 01 Rapid 3D Scanning with High Precision

  Augmentus’ system utilizes advanced 3D scanning technology to accurately capture the geometry of shiny and reflective metal parts like the tow eye in seconds. This rapid scanning process can scan a 1-meter part in just seconds with submillimeter accuracy, ensuring precise measurement and mapping of the weld area, significantly reducing errors in the initial setup.

• 02 Edge Detection on 3D Scan

  The system’s edge detection capability on 3D scans allows for precise identification of welding paths and edges, ensuring that the robot follows the exact contours of the part. This enhances the accuracy of the weld and minimizes deviations.

• 03 Automated Robot Weld Path Generation

  With automated path generation, the system can quickly create optimal welding paths based on the 3D scan data. This reduces programming time from hours or days to just 14 minutes, enabling rapid deployment and minimizing downtime.

• 04 Seam Tracking and Deviation Compensation

  The seam tracking feature ensures that the welding torch remains aligned with the weld seam, even if there are slight deviations in part positioning. This adjustment capability ensures consistent weld quality and reduces the need for rework.

• 05 Synchronous Motion with External Axes

  The system’s ability to synchronize motion with external axes, such as positioners or turntables, allows for seamless welding of complex parts. This enhances flexibility and enables the system to handle a variety of welding tasks and workpieces with ease.

Automate your welding process using Augmentus' state-of-the-art robotic welding solution:

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  01 Scan

  Scan work piece with submillimeter accuracy using Augmentus 3D scanners tailored for welding automation systems.

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  02 Plan

  Robot operator selects surfaces/edges that they would like the robot to work on and key in process parameters. Robot motion can be fine-tuned by adjusting waypoints and parameters.

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  03 Simulate

  Simulate robotic motion using our welding robot simulation software, which includes cycle time calculations and checks for singularity, reachability, and collision.

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  04 Deploy

  Generate and deploy robot scripts specific to your robot model and welding needs. Transfer scripts seamlessly to the robot controller via FTP or USB.

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  05 Robot Autonomously Adapt in Production

  With the master program established, the system is equipped to handle subsequent parts with precision, even compensating for any deviations using the Augmentus Vision. The 3D scanner scans every new workpiece during the production and provides feedback to the robot. If any discrepancies are detected, the system adjusts the robot's motions. This ensures consistent quality, reduces the need for manual intervention, and accelerates the entire process.

With Augmentus’ easy-to-use and rapid robot programming solution, industrial companies can expect:

• 91% Time Savings

• 65% Output Increase

The world’s most advanced, intelligent and adaptive robotic system.

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  3D Vision & Computing Hardware

  Augmentus vision system 3D scans parts with submillimeter precision to augment robots with intelligence and adaptability.

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  AutoPath Software

  The leading robot offline simulation software that combines machine vision and AI to enable easy and rapid robot motion planning for even the most complex of parts and processes.