Plate beveling

To prevent fusion errors in heavy robot welding applications, constant weld preparations (bevels) have to be applied. When cutting such bevel, the product deformation due to head input can result in cutting deviations.

Accurate weld preparations

The base of the Plate Beveling Cell is the by KRANENDONK developed dual laser height control DHLC sensor which compensates product tolerances. During the cutting the adaptive sensor technique measures the height deformation and corrects the robot path during operation. This makes a perfect bevel possible and results in constant volumes for welding. The system can cut all plate thickness due to its OFC cutting equipment.

Easy operation

The control of the system is done by the ARAC software. This system enables the production of non repetitive production and the adaptation of deviations. The programming is done in such way that the contour is programmed (like NC-codes) in stead of the robot. Integration with various CAD-systems is optionally. ARAC also supports the general used ESSI-format.

Robot carriers for reach extension

Since sizes of products differ per customer different solutions for robot extension (tracks, columns and gantries) can be supplied. This means all axis of the robot carriers are controlled by the robot and therefore are able to work together as one coordinated system. If required the plate beveling functionality can also be supplied in multi functional systems.