Robotic plasma-arc cutting and finishing of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy products
The robotic technological complex (RTC) is designed for:
- Plasma cutting of covers;
- Plasma cutting of shells;
- Robotic trimming of shells;
- Plasma cutting of thick-walled stainless steel;
- Plasma cutting of thick-walled aluminum;
- Finishing of products made from carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys.
The welding process is carried out automatically, without human presence in the processing area.
Complex Features
The plasma-arc cutting and finishing RTC, thanks to the coordinated work of iRS software and the opto-mechanical tracking system for deviations in shape and dimensions of workpieces, ensures perfect 3D positioning of the plasma torch and finishing tool relative to the surface of the part, regardless of its complexity, with an accuracy of 0.1 mm.
The robot for edge finishing before welding performs the process using three types of tools: abrasive, milling, and flap types.
Equipment Composition
Fanuc AM 120iC/12L industrial robot with linear guide and rotary column
Fanuc R-2000iB/100P industrial robot with linear guide
Leuze optical tracking system set
Kjellberg HiFocus 360i plasma-arc cutting equipment set
Set of cryocylinders for gas supply with pure working gases Ar, N2, O2, and cylinders with H2, 95% N2 + 5% H2
iRS welding positioner with 5 t load capacity, movable tailstock, and roller supports
iRS welding positioner with 10 t load capacity, 2000 mm faceplate
iRS plasma cutting table
System Components
Robotic complex for plasma cutting and finishing of vessels. General view
Robot for plasma cutting of medium-diameter bottoms
Examples of System Operation
Plasma cutting of small-diameter bottoms
Plasma cutting of blanks with weld bevels
Finishing of plasma cut areas for welding
Finishing for welding by the robot for lid cutting
Cut quality
Curvilinear cut quality (low-carbon steel)
Finished product photo
Curvilinear cut quality (stainless steel)
Curvilinear cut quality (stainless steel)
Gallery of completed projects
