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Equipment Description
2.5 Welding Equipment
ArcWorld 50/50S/52/52S
2.5 Welding Equipment
In its standard configuration, the ArcWorld includes a welding power
source, wire feeder, torch, and torch mount for the Robot. Other optional
equipment may also be included with the ArcWorld (refer to
).
2.5.1 Welding Power Sources
YASKAWA offers various brands and types of welding power sources. The
welding power source supplied with the ArcWorld depends on the
customer’s specific application and preference. For information on the
welding power source supplied with the ArcWorld, refer to the welding
power source manual that is included with the system documentation
).
2.5.2 Wire Feeder
Welding systems typically include a wire feeder. YASKAWA mounts it on
the robot’s upper arm. Most wire feeders also have an electronically
controlled gas valve that provides features such as purge, pre-flow and
post-flow. Interchangeable feed rolls are used to accommodate different
wire gauges and types. For additional information on how the wire feeder
is mounted to the Robot’s upper arm, including allowable load and
installation position, refer to the wire feeder documentation that is included
with the ArcWorld documentation package (see
).
2.5.3 GMAW Torch
The ArcWorld uses either an air-cooled or water-cooled Robot-specific
GMAW torch. These are heavy-duty torches designed for quick
replacement with a minimum of Robot reprogramming. The GMAW torch
is installed in a mount at the end of the Robot’s wrist flange. The torch
mount provides multi-dimensional impact (collision) detection to protect
the Robot, torch, fixture, Positioner, and work piece from damage in the
event of a collision. Any collision triggers an E-STOP condition (refer to
).
For applications that use the optional water-cooled torch, the ArcWorld
includes a water circulator kit. For additional information on the torches
that are supplied with the system, refer to the vendor documentation that
is included with the documentation package (see
).
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