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Material Handling Robots in Welding Cell



The G3 material handling robots, combined with the Panasonic G3 welding robot, position the material for welding.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers its three latest automated material handling robots from Miller Welding Automation. The HS-80, HS-165 and HS-200, combined with the Panasonic G3 welding robot, position the material for welding for a complete synchronized robotic solution for industrial customers, according to the company.

The common G3 pendant and language eliminates the need to learn additional robotic languages. One pendant handles the communication between welder and handling robot. The harmonizer function allows the robots to work in tandem.

"This material handler is part of a full solution for industrial users who use large material with multiple welding positions," said Kevin Summers, Operations Manager, Miller Welding Automation. "It has the ability to automatically maintain the welding torch position to the workpiece."

The G3 material handler's jigless welding ability is designed to provide faster welding speeds and reduced out-of-position welding in the robotic cell. The handler, synchronized with the welder, presents the material into position for the welding robot. "The programming of the weld position becomes as easy as working with a fixed workpiece, ensuring that out-of-position welding is avoided," said a company spokesperson.

"The handling robot does the work, placing the material in the optimal position to be welded," said Summers. "That is important when you have multiple planes on a project. The HS-series is suited for all material handling needs from jigless welding, pick and place and even palletizing operations."

The HS-G3 material handling robots offer network capabilities with fully digital communication protocol and come standard with Ethernet connection capabilities. The HS series or platform can be customized to meet the needs of Devicenet, Profibus and CC Link protocols.

With its interchangeable communication protocols the HS series or platform handler can also be used for non-welding applications.

For more information contact:

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

P.O. Box 100

Lithonia, GA 30058

800-426-4553

info@millerwelds.com

www.millerwelds.com

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