Within Böhler Welding, we have developed a range of new automation solutions that enable you to increase your output rate in a short time. From welding carriages to collaborative robots and highly efficient industrial robot solutions, we are ready to take your productivity to the next level.
In times of cost pressure combined with the highest technical demands on welded structures, step-by-step automation of your welding application is the key to success. Within Böhler Welding, we have developed a range of new automation solutions that enable you to increase your output rate in a short time. From welding carriages to collaborative robots and highly efficient industrial robot solutions, we are ready to take your productivity to the next level.
By providing the right equipment and accessories that are user-friendly, flexible, and robust, our company has prepared itself well for automation requirements. We are also one step ahead thanks to our engineers' high level of expertise in welding processes and metallurgy. Furthermore, we have developed specific applications and have been able to fine-tune the welding consumables for this purpose. In terms of industrial robots. our welding equipment works with practically all the robot brands present in the market, and are networked with robot manufacturers and system integrators.
The pipeRunner® in combination with Böhler Welding flux cored wires is the solution for pipeline and piping welding achieving perfect girth welds with excellent material properties, and highest quality, minimizing NDT indications and repairing rate. pipeRunner® is characterized by the highest precision in movement as it is digitally controlled and all parameters are programmed. The easy-to-use comprehensive remote control makes it easy to use right from the start.
Positioning on the bands is easy, and set-up and maintenance are intuitive. The pipeRunner® also scores with its lightweight and optimized ergonomics.
One of the things customers appreciate about the pipeRunner® is that it is easy to handle, operate and maintain. In addition, the pipeRunner® can be relied upon to result in higher productivity, less downtime, and the greatest possible avoidance of errors.
In combination with seamless, fast-freezing slag flux cored wires diamondspark, specially developed for pipelines, pipeRunner® delivers the perfect results when welding uphill fills and cap layers. With the pipeRunner® you can be sure of a massive increase in productivity with an overall time saving (incl. set-up) of 66% and more compared to manual welding processes with cellulosic stick electrodes!
Automation in robotics can involve welding complex structures where accessibility to the joints to be welded is not easy and where high arc stability is also crucial. The appearance of the welds is also very important, especially if they are visible. For large-format parts with long seams and long welding times, the robot cells can become further complex, even with multiple robots and multiple arc systems. Managing this system complexity is a challenge for welding equipment, including a number of personalizations of both hardware and software. Special welding processes that can increase travel speed, for example, are also an important differentiator. Finally, it also presents a challenge for filler metals, which are fine-tuned and of the highest quality.
Böhler Welding is the ideal partner for robotic welding thanks to its complete ready-to-weld solutions, perfect for any set-up, combined with its top-level expertise in metallurgy and filler metals. The product portfolio is really comprehensive including all the components related to the welding process (power source, wire feeders, interfaces, torches, accessories, software, and filler metals). The benefits are manifold: from the easy interfacing with the preferred robot system to perfect wire feeding in any installation layout thanks to the several options available, this is far from all the benefits for Böhler Welding customers.
Moreover, the Böhler Welding technical support is active in providing software and hardware customizations whenever required.
When you use robotic welding solutions from Böhler Welding, all components, including welding consumables, are designed to work together. Specifically, tailor-made applications have been developed thanks to the dedicated filler metals and the top-level know-how of Böhler Welding regarding welding technology and metallurgy.
That is why they perform at their best when welding, ensuring high productivity and minimum downtimes. These robot welding solutions have been tested under tough welding conditions with our welding consumables to ensure the highest performances, thanks to higher welding speed, deposition rate, and duty cycle.
Böhler Welding expert Francesco Ciccomascolo knows how the topic of automation will continue to develop:
Development will focus on offering flexible systems that are easy to install and operate, including user-friendly interfaces and software that are also suitable for non-specifically trained users. Improved interaction between the robot and the part to be welded, self-diagnosis, fault prevention systems, and operational control will complete the picture. In this way, welding operations will increasingly be able to benefit from high productivity technical proposals that are easy to implement and operate.
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