Explanation of general robotic welding concepts such as motion types, torch angles, TCP and wire stick-out requirements.
Robotic Welding Concepts
The robot's coordinate systems provide multiple means of jogging the robot.
The TCP refers to the specific position and orientation of a robot's tool or end-effector where the robot's actions are focused.
During programmed robot motion the manipulator will move using one of several interpolation types to reach the destination. These interpolation types dictate how the robot will to the taught position.
The PL can be added to move instructions to set the degree of approximation in which the robot will reach a taught position.
MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), are two widely used welding processes that combine a continuous feed of welding wire with shielding gas.
The torch angle refers to the orientation of the welding torch relative to the workpiece.
Wire stick-out refers to the portion of the unmelted wire coming out from the contact tip to the arc.