LHZ Fixed Column Cross Slide Welding Manipulator for Tank Welding

1. Why We Attribute Fixed Column Welding Manipulator as Special Made?

1) Product for Introduction: From this product section we go into the phase of introduction on special made Welding Column and Boom. The first product is the “simplest one”: Fixed column (Which means non-revolving) Cross Slide Column Boom;

2) Special in Use: In view of structure and configuration, such fixed column Welding Column Boom does not have specialty. Or, it should be viewed as one of the standard types of welding equipment model. On the other hand, due to its relative rare use in practical condition, such configuration of product can be attributed as a special one of efficient welding machine tool.

2. The Common Form of Non-Revolving Column Welding Manipulator:

1) Rare Use: In practical application, non-revolving column Welding Column & Boom is usually in the form of stationary, fixed into workshop floor. This makes the complete set of stationary welding machinery a cost effective equipment, for niche application;

2) Precondition for Use: For such non-revolving stationary model of tank welding equipment, need to consider solution on feed in and send out of workpiece before put into operation.

3. The Applicable Sites for Revolving and Non-Revolving Column Welding Manipulator:

1) Little Selection on Non-Revolving Stationary Welding Column and Boom:    

The reasons on why there is comparatively small choice can be listed as:

a) The 3^rd Work Axis: Upright column revolving cross slide model of welding equipment has additional degree of freedom compared with non-revolving type;

b) Application Advantage: This makes the welding machinery has 360° full reach around its surroundings, and can have welding operation on all the workpieces encircling it. This is especially beneficial for gaining production flexibility and improving productivity at customer site;

c) Majority Type: So, over 90% of the Welding Column & Boom application in industry is with column revolving capability;

2) Circumstances for Adoption on Fixed Column Welding Column & Boom:

 Are not confined to:

a) New Product Introduction: In laboratory or testing site for new product introduction/ Validating on new technology, or there is solitary working position available, such as shown in the attached and below photo:  

Wuxi JACK LHZ3030 Welding Center with Roller Bed: (Fig.1)

b) Working site of the Welding Manipulator where there is very cramped space for accommodating on column revolving;

c) Dedicated workstation or workpiece, when there is no need for changeover. Such as the Welding Center shown in below: Because of the arrangement on special made Welding Positioner and Tailor Made Welding Rotator, the working position of the Stationary Welding Column Boom is fixed and not changed: 

Wuxi JACK special design welding column boom and special made welding positioner: (Fig.2) 

4. Comparison between Revolving and Non-Revolving Column Welding Manipulator:

1) Same Point: Both types of Welding Column Boom have the same basic structure, working logic, and main units: The upright column, horizontal boom, mechanical base/ motor drive moving trolley, drive and transmission unit, welding function unit. For detail, please check the former 12 standard products of LHC models welding machine tool;

2) Difference: The most salient distinction between the two types of Cross Slide Column Boom lies in the connection and assembly between upright column and mechanical base at its bottom: Instead of by means of slewing support (Or, cross roll bearing) for column revolving Welding Manipulator, the column is installed onto its base with a circle of bolts directly. Please check attached picture.

5. Category of Fixed Column Welding Manipulator:

Except non-revolve of its upright column, this series of welding manipulating machine has all the options available for its configurations, including structure, configuration, and welding mode:

1) From perspective of moving capability, it can be either moving type (With motorized moving trolley), or stationary type, be fixed into certain point of workshop;

2) From perspective of loading capacity, it can be light duty, medium duty and heavy duty;

3) From perspective of welding manner, it can be SAW (Submerged arc welding, GMAW (Gas metal arc) CO₂ Welding, or Strip Cladding (Built up welding), narrow width welding, or for polishing, painting, narrow gap welding, etc.;

4) From perspective of optional function units, it can be equipped with seam tracing unit, video monitor, oscillator, etc.

In All, we expect on rendering service for your demand on providing column revolving and fixed type Cross Slide Welding Manipulator.

6. Technical Parameters of Fixed Column Welding Manipulator: