Intelligent teachless ground rail welding robot
The ground rail welding robot is specifically designed for the steel structure industry,
combining a high-precision weld seam tracking camera and a flexible moving ground rail system to achieve automated welding.
Advantages of Ground Rail Welding Robots
No teaching required
Automatically generate positioning movements and welding paths.
No 3D model required
Reverse engineering and 3D modeling without drawings is easily achievable.
Tekla One-Click Image Removal
Automatically reads the current Tekla file and automatically splits it with one click.
Wireless handheld terminal
Intelligent dual welding robot
Available in 7-axis standard structure and dual-rail configurations—delivering double the power and double the efficiency.
Customizable Ground Rail
The length of the ground rail can be customized: 4/8/16/24/32 meters, customizable.
Operating Procedures
Highly intelligent processing procedures, including both cases with and without 3D drawings.
UA-AW-7
Dual ground rail welding robot
- Payload: 12KGS
- Arm Length: 2000mm
- Accuracy: ±0.07mm
- Deadweight: 120KGS
- Dual ground rail layout for an extended welding range
- Stable 7-axis coordinated motion
- Independent dual-station operation
- Ideal for large and long workpiece welding
ground rail welding robot
- Payload: 12KGS
- Arm Length: 2000mm
- Accuracy: +0.03mm
- Deadweight: 120KGS
Customizable Ground Rail system
- Fully enclosed ground rail protection design;
- Ground rail length: 4/8/16/24/32 meters (customizable);
- Fully enclosed ground rail protection design;
- Enables continuous welding of extra-large workpieces;
- Ground rail length: 4/8/16/24/32 meters (customizable);
- Guide rails and gears: HIWIN 30 and Taiwanese-made gears;
- Lubrication: Automatic lubrication.
Line laser scanning: No teaching required
The line laser sensor to detect weld seam deviations.
The line laser sensor to detect weld seam deviations.
- Excellent Environmental Adaptability
Resistant to ambient light interference, compatible with various material types, and equipped with intelligent software algorithms. - Industrial-Grade Reliability
IP65 protection rating, suitable for harsh industrial environments; interface ensures stable transmission and strong anti-interference capabilities.
Industrial robot welding gun
- Dual-loop Liquid Cooling System
- Dual Gas Shielding Technology
- Dual-loop Liquid Cooling System
Integrated liquid-cooled welding torch neck and high-performance cooling cables, increasing heat dissipation efficiency by 40%. - Dual Gas Shielding Technology
Main and auxiliary gas circuits work together, achieving a gas coverage rate of up to 98%.
Automated Gun Cleaning Station
- The automated cleaning station removes spatter generated during welding by the ground-rail robot;
- It effectively prevents air from entering the welding area, improving welding quality.
- Ensure Unobstructed Gas Flow
The automatic cleaning station cleans the spatter generated by the ground rail welding robot during the welding process, ensuring unobstructed gas flow for extended periods; - Improve Weld Quality
Effectively prevents air from entering the welding area, improving weld quality; - Clean Accumulated Dust
Cleans the dust accumulated on the contact tip and connecting pipe gas outlet caused by welding fumes.
No 3D model creation is required
Reverse engineering without drawings
With one-click scanning of workpieces, the ground-rail welding robot intelligent system can perform reverse engineering and create 3D models without requiring drawings.
Converting 2D drawings to 3D
The intelligent system supports one-click conversion of 2D drawings into 3D drawings.
Tekla One-Click Image Removal
Deep integration with industry design software, automatic splitting of overall components.
Welding Robot System Parametric modeling
Based on 3D Model
Enables rapid modeling of common steel structural components (H-beams, box columns, etc.).
No more teaching or programming required; welding is performed directly based on the 3D model.
Intelligent processing system
Welding Robot system simplified with one-click operation
Ground rail welding robot
Easy to use, even complete beginners can become experts.
One-click generation, no programming required
Import the 3D model, and the system will automatically extract all weld seams, generate scanning postures and welding paths with a single click, and match the optimal process parameters.
Graphical system interface
The ground-rail welding robot system features an intuitive user interface design, allowing ordinary workers to operate it independently after only brief training, significantly lowering the labor requirements.
Wireless handheld terminal, flexible to operate
Redefining “teaching”, expanding processing capabilities to adapt to more complex scenarios.
Combining manual dexterity and intelligence, resulting in more flexible operation and improved production efficiency.
Intelligent welding software processing workflow
Robotic Welding Processing technology
Multi-layer, multi-pass fillet weld
Circular arc weld
U-shaped corner
L-shaped corner protector
Fully melted through the cow leg
Full penetration of the bevel
Traditional Welding VS. Robotic Welding
There is a large gap in welders and it is difficult to recruit them.
24-hour operation, intelligent system, and built-in expert process library
Traditional teaching robots have high barriers to entry and require specialized programmers
No programming or teaching required, one-button fool-proof operation
Large quantities of non-standard, small-batch, and high-variety workpieces are cost-effective.
One-click weld generation: Powerful algorithms replace manual programming.
Poor consistency in cutting and assembly, as well as identification issues, lead to wasted sheet metal.
Vision positioning + intelligent arc tracking for real-time automatic deviation correction
Efficiency comparison
ground rail welding robot Real Applications
Conference center long-span beam
Industrial plant crane beam
H-beam and column welding
Box column butt weld
Steel box girder plate unit welding
Bridge deck longitudinal weld
Arch rib circumferential weld
Common workpieces
Tube-to-Plate Base
Box columns
Structural Steel Plate
Structural Steel Bracket
Purlin Bracket Plate
Curved Beam
Stair Tread
H-Beam
Practical applications
Scanning Process of Ground Rail Welding Robot
Positioning process
- Accurately measure corner positions;
- Achieve millimeter-level welding accuracy;
- Avoid false welding and leaking welding caused by inaccurate corner positioning;
- Applicable to special-shaped parts, customized structures, multi-corner workpieces and other scenarios.
Welding Robot Overall Parameters
Ground Rail Welding Robot Parameters
| Load Capacity | 12kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Repeat positioning accuracy | ±0.07mm | |
| Maximum working radius | 2010mm | |
| Number of Degrees of Freedom | 6 | |
| Range of motion | J1 | ±180° |
| J2 | +90°, -165° | |
| J3 | ||
| +160°, -85° | ||
| J4 | ±180° | |
| J5 | +145°, -160° | |
| J6 | ±360° | |
| Main body weight | 250kg | |
| Protection level (wrist) | IP65 | |
Ground rail parameters
| Rated Load | 900kg |
| Applicable Robots | Robot: Load capacity 20 kg, working radius 2 meters |
| Standard Linear Guide Rail | HIWIN 30 Heavy-Duty Model * 6 Sets |
| L-Shaped Plate of the Slide Table | Cast steel |
| Type | Welding-specific (standard 500x300, enclosed type) |
| Repeatability and Positioning Accuracy | ±0.02mm |
| Step-Operated System | Step-on (internal keel mechanism) |
| Butt Extension | Can be connected in multiple sections to extend up to 100 meters |
Parameters of Line Laser Scanning
| Minimum Shooting Time | 1.7s/frame |
| Near field of view (FOV) | 350*220@400 mm |
| XY Direction Resolution | 0.5-1.2 mm |
| Communication Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Weight of Camera | 0.95kg |
| Protection Class | IP65 |
| Working Distance Range | 400-1000mm |
| Far Field of View (FOV) | 860*650@1000 mm |
| Light Source | Laser |
| Camera Size | 148*73.5*73.5 mm |
| Operating Voltage/Current | DC24V/2A |
| Operating Temperature | 0~45 ℃ |
Welding Gun Specifications
| Model | Industrial robot welding gun |
| Rated Value | 550ACO₂/500Amixture80%Ar+20%CO₂ |
| Wire Diameter | Medium 0.8~1.6mm |
| Other Notes | Standard anti-collision function |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-cooled |
| Duty Cycle | 100% |
| Barrel Angle | 22°,36°,45° |
Gun cleaning station Specifications
| Input Air Pressure | Lubricated dry compressedair, 5.5-8bar |
| Air Consumption | 550ACO₂/500Amixture80%Ar+20%CO₂ |
| Pneumatic Motor | Approx. 650rpm, Max.torque 8 Nm |
| Control Current | Imax=0.15A |
| Wire Cutting Capacity | Solid wire: Max.1.6mm; Flux-cored wire: Max.3.2mm |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | +5℃~+50℃ |
| Air Consumption | Approx.10L/S |
| Control Voltage | 24VDC |
| Anti-spatter Spray Bottle Capacity | 500ml |
| Cutting Time | Approx.0.5 Seconds |
FAQ
How is the welding path programmed?
Industrial robots are typically programmed using a teach pendant, where programs are written based on motion commands.
What type of voltage does the ground rail welding robot use?
Industrial robot: 380V 3-phase 50/60Hz
What is the lifespan of a welding robot?
The oldest known UMW industrial robot dates back to 2000 and is still in use.
With normal maintenance, the lifespan is approximately 8-10 years, or even longer.
The lifespan of a robot is related to the working conditions, application scenarios, and the skill level of the operators.
Can a 5-in-1 welding machine be used with a robot?
Yes, it’s fully functional and can be used with a welding robot; all functions are achievable.
What communication protocols do welding robots support?
It supports communication protocols such as RS232, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Modbus-TCP, EtherCAT, and CC-Link.
What is the function of the gun cleaning station equipped on welding robot?
Its main purpose is to clean the spatter that accumulates inside the gas shielding nozzle of the welding torch during the robot’s automatic welding process. This ensures that the gas flow remains unobstructed, effectively preventing air from entering the welding area and improving weld quality.
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