Arc Welding - A Popular Method
Representing 20% of all robotic applications, arc welding is one of the most common functions in industry today. During this process, electricity jumps from an electrode guided through the seam, to the metal product. This electric arc generates intense heat, enough to melt the metal at the joint. Sometimes the electron is simply a conductor that guides the arc. Other times the rod or wire is composed to become part of the weld.
Creating a Fusion Bond
The resulting fusion bond is a seamless addition to the product. The mix of metals has the same strength as the original metals. This is one of the reasons arc welding is preferred to soldering or brazing. Non-fusion methods can be weaker because they fail to duplicate the mechanical and physical properties of the metals.
Automated Arc Welding Benefits Include:
- Consistency of quality welds
- Repeatability
- Lowered production costs
- Fewer scrapped parts
- Increase your return on investment (ROI)
- 100% warranty
- Hands-on robot training
- Fewer injuries from weld splatter or fumes
- Speed - faster part cycle time
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