Design Methodology of a Flexible Contour Tracing Mobile Welding Robot for Complex Surface Welds

Intelligent manufacturing has revolutionized the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Amid this transformation, outdoor welding of intricate steel structures is becoming more common, posing challenges to traditional welding robots. Limited by their mobility and adaptability to...

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Published in2024 5th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology and Intelligent Manufacturing (ICMTIM) pp. 569 - 574
Main Authors Yao, Shuyan, Xue, Long, Huang, Jiqiang, Zhang, Ruiying
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 26.04.2024
Subjects
Complex curved surface
Flexible contour tracing
Irregular cross-section
Manufacturing
Mobile welding robot
Narrow space
Prototypes
Service robots
Soft robotics
Steel
Visualization
Welding
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Summary:Intelligent manufacturing has revolutionized the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Amid this transformation, outdoor welding of intricate steel structures is becoming more common, posing challenges to traditional welding robots. Limited by their mobility and adaptability to curved surfaces, current welding robots often fall short. To overcome this, we have proposed a design methodology for a flexible contour tracing mobile welding robot, specifically designed for welding seams on such complex surfaces. We've developed two prototypes, one for 8-shaped expandable convoluted pipes and another for nuclear power turbine guide rings. Rigorous testing has confirmed their excellence in weld formation and quality, thereby validating the practicality and effectiveness of our proposed design. This innovative approach can be extended to various other seams, serving as a valuable blueprint for developing specialized mobile welding robots in complex working environments.
DOI:10.1109/ICMTIM62047.2024.10629595