Rotary welding is part of what we refer to as dedicated welding systems. The torch is usually fixed or designed to oscillate in order to fill a larger area with weld beads. There are multiple versions of rotaries, depending on floor space available and on weld constraints like using gravity to assist the weld.
The key benefits of a dedicated system like a rotary station is that they usually have higher throughput than a robot cell, usually have lower installed cost, and are easier to maintain at facilities where high-tech set-up mechanics are in short supply.
Ease of set-up, ease of operations, and maintenance all add up to a viable solution for welding the same part in quantity.
Vertical-Axis
Vertical machines are a great way to save on floor space. Vertical machines can offer single or multiple welds. This machine has synchronized upper and lower spindles for part-holding fixturing.
Features:
- Modular fixture frame arm
- Flexible spindle face plate
- LED lighting
- Safety features such as arc curtains, area scanners, safety light curtains
- Torch oscillation
- Barcode scanner
- Vision systems
- Adaptive torch gauging
Incline-Axis
The incline machines offer a 360-degree weld. This machine is ideal when you are welding two pieces together that have different thicknesses of material. Gravity contributes to a perfect weld.
Features:
- Expanded working space
- LED lighting
- AC motor & drive
- Flexible spindle face plate
- Modular fixture frame arm
- Optional fixture change-out hoist
Horizontal-Axis
Features:
- Single-Axis
- Cam-controlled torch motion
- 5-, 6-, 9-, and 11-axes available
- One-piece fixture frame
Options:
- Swing radius
- Baffle width
- Fixture change-out hoist
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