Lean Manufacturing Robotic Welding Cell

Product: Oven Air Return

Fixture A: Spot weld the baffle to air return bottom.
Fixture B: Weld launch box and air bottom return sub-assembly to wave guide.
Fixture C: Air return bottom to air return top.

Operator loads fixtures.
Operator initiates opto switch.
Robot advances and welds launch box to air return bottom, air return bottom to air
return top, and then baffle to air return bottom.

BASE FRAME: Three (3) fabricated arc welded structural steel support frames with a tabletop design are provided for mounting of the three (3) fixtures.

FIXTURES: Three (3) support fixtures with clamping.

NEST AND LOCATORS: Nest and locators
provided as required for holding parts in place prior to and during the welding sequence.

ROBOT UNIT: One (1) GMF-S-420 Robot with Versa-Matic Safety Joint Model No. 4319, Centerline
transgun package, along with breakaway unit,
mounted to the floor.

GUN BRACKET: One (1) fabricated arc welded structural steel support bracket mounted to the lower gun bracket.

WELD CONTROL: One (1) Medar Weld Control, 3005 Kit, Allen-Bradley compatible, 250 amp breaker,
1200 amp SCR's, size 4 ASEA.

PLC EQUIPMENT: One (1) Allen-Bradley PLC Unit Model No. SLC 504.