Purpose – To provide a concise briefing on the developments in robotic welding. Design/methodology/approach – The paper … welding application based on its MultiMove multiple cooperating robot software that runs on the new IRC5 robot controller … cell. Some welding software packages were demonstrated, including VirtualArc for off‐line MIG/MAG welding parameter …

Purpose – Aims to present general concepts and framework for increasing the flexibility in robotic arc welding with … respect to use of sensors and small series production. Design/methodology/approach – Presents a conceptual model with a … framework that integrates existing tools and needed developments and research to increase the usefulness of sensors in robotic …

Purpose – Aims to present missing knowledge of welding and sensor application with rotating torch to the technically …/methodology/approach – Introduces the welding operation and experimental results of rotating torch integrated with a sensor device using a 6‐axis robot … – Figures out the optimum frequency and torch orientation to obtain ultimate welding geometry by means of compensating gaps with …

(SPRs), self‐tapping screws, MIG welding and adhesives. Findings – The use of SPRs and self‐tapping screws are proving …/implications – The introduction of SPRs and self‐tapping screws, adhesive bonding and MIG welding of cosmetic aluminium skin panels is …‐tapping screws to join aluminium components. ABB robots are also used for body shell inspection and MIG welding aluminum skin panels.  …

Examines the development of a new high speed rotating arc welding system. Describes the rotation mechanism and looks at … the characteristics and phenomena of this welding method. Discusses the principles and performance of the arc sensor …. Concludes that a six‐axis vertical multiple joints arc welding robot has been developed to meet the increasing high standards …