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Brief answer
First check product and positioning repeatability. Robot selection makes sense after describing the weld, tooling, welding zone accessibility and inspection requirements.
Start with the product
Gather drawings, material, thickness and permissible assembly deviations. Divide products into recurring families. If parts always need correction and fitting, automating torch motion alone cannot solve unstable preparation.
Clarify cell scope
The inquiry should cover the robot, power source, wire feeder, torch, positioner and fixtures. Remember loading, unloading, cleaning and maintenance. Evaluate weld accessibility along the entire path, accounting for tooling and workpiece position.
Break down the time
Compare welding, loading, securing, rotation, unloading and changeover. A short demonstration of one weld does not confirm output for the shift program. Evaluate programming and fixture change time separately for different products.
Set test criteria
Before a demonstration, define the product, operating conditions, inspection procedure and permissible defects according to customer requirements. Test results must include conditions and limitations. Validation for one product cannot automatically cover the entire range.
What to prepare
- Drawing and weld types
- Product families and batch volumes
- Existing tooling
- Quality and acceptance requirements
How to structure the comparison
| Field | What to record |
|---|---|
| Criterion | A requirement that affects the decision. |
| Confirmation | A document, measurement, answer or test result. |
| Open question | What is unknown, who clarifies it and which decision depends on the answer. |
Basis for the material
A practical guide to preparing an inquiry and comparing options. It is not an equipment datasheet, technical calculation or completed project description. Specific model parameters must be checked against the manufacturer’s documentation.
Questions and answers
Can we start without all the data?
Yes. Describe the current situation and flag unknown parameters. The materials list helps preparation but is not a mandatory questionnaire for initial contact.
Can this article alone support a decision?
This material helps structure questions. Selection for a particular company requires baseline data, checks of constraints and evidence for the option under consideration.