Dual-Station Cells Add Versatility to Welding Applications

Designed for high robot utilization, the pre-engineered ArcWorld® 200 welding solution from Yaskawa America Inc. (Dayton, OH) is equipped to be a versatile workhorse for small- to medium-sized parts or medium-volume production runs. Yaskawa America will be in Booth N-236601.

Requiring minimal floorspace, this dual-station model is easy to install and customize, and it allows the operator to load one workstation while the robot is servicing the other.

Tooling is quick and easy. Workstations can be tooled for different parts or can be used for sequential operations. It features a fast, rugged, electrically driven barrier door. The Functional Safety Unit (FSU) provides an additional layer of safeguarding between the two stations without switches or a safety PLC, reducing cost and complexity.

The ArcWorld 200 (AW200) is designed for stationary tooling or a tack table. Risers are provided to allow end users to place their own tooling in the workstation, and each station accommodates a work area of 600 mm-x-1,300 mm.

AW200 work cells include an AR1440 robot, which can service both workstations, and host a 12-kg payload capacity to support a wide variety of torches and sensors. The robot’s speed enables unrivaled productivity, and the slim arm design allows easy access to parts in tight spots and avoids potential interference with fixtures.

Each work cell features a total safety environment that is compliant with ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (and other international standards). The YRC1000 robot controller includes an FSU that uses “stand still” monitoring of the positioner axis while the operator is interrupting the light curtain field.

The compact work cell design has a 4,613 mm-x-2,231 mm footprint and fits in a 110” trailer. The robot, positioner and safety fence all ship on a common platform, reducing installation and setup time. The controller and power source are shipped attached to the cell base and can be separated for maintenance.  Additional optional features are available.

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