Compact Robotic Welding System Cell for Moderate Flexibility

In Booth N-2511, igm Robotic Systems, Inc. (Menomonee Falls, WI), a manufacturer of welding robot systems especially developed for arc welding, will present the RTE 499-S compact robotic welding cell and new control generation RCE with programming teach pendant K6. The new space-saving robotic welding cell uses a new RTE 499-S 7-axis robot and RP2 two-axis tilt/rotate servo-controlled workpiece positioner to weld jobs that require moderate flexibility. The cell incorporates two work stations with a common load/unload area. A servo indexing positioner rotates the work stations between the weld station and the operator station. The robot offers the special feature of having an additional rotating base in addition to the six main robot axes so that 7 axes are combined into a single basic robotic unit.

The extremely slim robotic arms are optimized for weight and rigidity. The integrated rotating base extends the working range up to 5,200 mm diameter. Highly dynamic AC servo motors provide high rotational speeds and quick acceleration of all axes. As a key element of the RCE robot control system, the unique K6 teach pendant enables access to all the functions of the RCE control. The lightweight teach pendant includes an 8.4 in touch screen, and a USB plug on the back for memory sticks. The heavy-duty joystick is mounted directly on to the K6 teach pendant giving the operator access to move the robot in a quick and simple way.

igm Robotic Systems, Inc., W133 N5138 Campbell Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-7030, 262-783-2720, www.igmusa.com.