Abstract:
The welder interface described above may increase synergy with the welding system for the user. The welder interface receives input parameters of a desired weld from a user and advises a weld process and weld variables for producing the desired weld. The welder interface may be integral with a component of the welding system, or a separate component that may be coupled with the welding system. The welder interface may utilize data from a look-up table, neural network, welding procedure system, or database to advise the weld process and weld variables. The user may utilize the welder interface to simulate the weld process and the effect of the weld variables on a simulated weld. The user may modify the input parameters prior to producing a weld, and the user may modify the weld variables after reviewing the results of the produced weld for subsequent welding applications.
Abstract:
The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for collecting one or more welding parameters or a weld time during creation of one or more welds using a welding sequence. The one or more welding parameters and/or weld time for each welding sequence is utilized to determine an estimation of consumable depletion for a welding work cell and/or a repair/service to perform on equipment within the welding work cell. Furthermore, the weld time and/or welding parameters can be utilized to manage inventory for a plurality of welding work cells within a welding environment. Other embodiments provided track a cost for a performance of a weld with a welding sequence as well as identifying a workpiece to communicate information related to the one or more welds used for assembly.
Abstract:
The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for welder system that relates to creating a welding sequence for a welding environment in which the welding sequence is based upon real time data collected from a performed or previously performed welding procedure. Welding procedure information is collected and utilized to create a welding sequence to perform two or more welds in which at least one parameter is based on the collected welding procedure information (e.g., real world welding procedure).
Abstract:
The invention described herein generally pertains to a system (300) and method (1100) for welder system (300) that relates to creating a welding sequence (706) for a welding environment in which the welding sequence is based upon non-real time data collected from a welding procedure. Welding procedure information is collected and utilized to create a welding sequence (706) to perform two or more welds in which at least one parameter is based on the collected welding procedure information (e.g., non-real world welding procedure).
Abstract:
An arc welding method by which welding conditions such as the welding speed, the voltage and the current can be varied easily. A starting point at which the change of the welding conditions, i.e., the welding speed, voltage and current, is started and a finishing point at which the change of the conditions is finished are taught, and the welding speeds, voltages and currents at those starting and finishing points are determined. At the starting point, the welding is started at the welding speed, voltage and current which are set as the conditions at the starting point and the welding conditions are gradually changed so as to reach, at the finishing point, the welding speed, voltage and current which are set as the conditions at the finishing point. Only by setting the positions of the starting point and finishing point and the welding conditions at the positions, the welding conditions can be gradually changed while a welding torch is moved from the starting point to the finishing point, so that the welding conditions can be varied easily.
Abstract:
An automated system (10) for manipulating a workpiece (18) includes a machining device (100), a locating device (12) configured to determine a position of a workpiece (18), and a positioning system (26) operatively connected to the machining device (100) and being configured to adjust a position of the machining device (100) to align a centerline (32) of the machining device (100) with a longitudinal axis (34) of the workpiece (18), based upon the determined position of the workpiece (18). The machining device (100) includes a stabilizing mechanism (114) to engage the workpiece (18) to maintain the workpiece (18) in the determined position, and a cutting element (116) for performing a machining operation on the workpiece (18).
Abstract:
A main controller may be used to provide integrated, centralized, and optimized handling of telematics data in welding arrangements. The main controller may receive from other components of a welding arrangement, telematics data, and may apply at least some processing to the telematics data, to enable use of the telematics data by a remote entity. The telematics data may comprises data relating to an engine used in driving one or more components of the welding arrangement, data relating to one or more components of the welding arrangement, and/or data relating to welding operations performed via the welding arrangement. The processing of telematics data may comprise formatting data in accordance with a single standard format, digitizing analog data, and/or processing data for communication to the remote entity. The main controller may provide telematics client and/or host node functions, such as based on the controller area network (CANBus) protocol.
Abstract:
A method used in a welding system includes detecting multiple markers on a welding torch. The markers are detected using one or more cameras. The method also includes blocking live welding using the welding torch while the one or more cameras are unable to detect at least one of the multiple markers on the welding torch.
Abstract:
The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for performing a welding operation that is controlled in part by a welding sequence. An input component is provided that receives an input from an operator during a performance of a welding operation in which the input allows control of the welding operation or feedback from the welding operation. In an embodiment, the input component is incorporated or affixed to equipment of the operator. An Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is further utilized to control use of a welding sequence based on wireless data communicated between the RFID tag and an RFID component.