Purpose: This study tries to develop a simulation model of six degree freedom for Faraman AM1 welding robot using CATIA V5 and compares with the computed kinematic model for robotic welding. The error varification of simulated model and kinematics of the robot is also being carried out. Design/methodology/approach: CATIA (Computer Aided Three dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi-plat...

The objective of this work is to study the effect of parameters on resistance spot weld of ASS316 material. In order to study the significance of the process parameters i.e. current, electrode force and weld cycles, towards the percentage improvement in material hardness. It is clear from the results that parameters significantly affect both the mean and the variation in the percentage improvem...

In this paper experimentally, the friction-stir welding of the polypropylene sheets with 40% glass fiber has been investigated. Comparison to other welding methods, the strength of the joint is the most important feature in this process. Many parameters such as tool geometry, rotational speed, linear velocity, and tilt angle are very important as input parameters in this type of welding. Theref...

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process; i.e., no melting occurs. The welding process is promoted by the rotation and translation of an axis-symmetric non-consumable tool along the weld centerline. Thus, the FSW process is performed at much lower temperatures than conventional fusion welding, nevertheless it has some disadvantages. Laser Assisted Friction Stir Welding (LAFS...

The Friction Stir Welding process is now 20 years old and the interest in it and its potential continues to increase dramatically. FSW can be applied to a multitude of products with varying material types and thicknesses. However, a continuous weld is not always required to meet the product performance requirements. Thus, one can consider some form of intermittent weld, such as Friction Stir Sp...

Abstract. The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is a typical manual process with many dangerous application for the welder (pipe hot tapping, underwater welding, etc.). The process robotization seems to be great for safety associated with the improvement of weld quality and repeatability. This work presents a methodology developed for real time trajectory generation for the robotic SMAW. In thi...

The basic aim of present study is to examine the effect of main friction stir welding (FSW) parameters on the quality of AA 6063 plate welds. Welding of AA6063 was carried out by a vertical milling machine, using different tools with a stationary shoulder and during the welding no external heating system was used. Different welding parameters studied were the tool rotational speed which varied ...

D. Šoštarić, A. Pintarić, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia. I. Samardžić, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Slavonski Brod, Croatia. The paper presents the main parameters of fusion welding and their Off line analysis of Polyethylene high-density (PE-HD) pipes. By direct measurements of voltage and c...

Sensing plays a key role in automating and controlling welding processes. Although arc light sensing has advantages over through-the-arc sensing for arc length control and seam tracking, the current technology relies on experimental data and lacks theoretical foundation. To improve measurement accuracy, this work addresses the theoretical foundation for arc light sensing. A theoretical model ha...

Resistance spot welding is an important manufacturing process in the automotive industry for assembling bodies. The quality and strength of the welds and, by extension, the body is mainly defined by the quality of the weld nuggets. The most effective parameters in this process are sheet material, geometry of electrodes, electrode force, current intensity, welding time and sheet thickness. The p...