Automating is the direction of the welding robot

For a country with a population of more than 1.1 billion, the growing number of robots in welding and cutting applications means an increasing demand for technical power. Obviously, automation is the way forward, and India's Finearc has made such a decision.

Ten years ago, it was predicted that Indian industry would develop towards robotic automation systems due to insufficient labor. This prediction once caused suspicion. But today, the market leader in professional welding applications, Finearc Systems, based in Pune, India, is beginning to use robots to build a wider range of welding systems, not only for Indian customers, but also for foreign customers.

FinePath's general manager, SSPathak, said that Finearc began operations in 1986 and established an existing agency in Pune in 1990. “Welding technology is already our basic field and expertise,” he said. “We have handled welding applications from 0.05 mm to 400 mm thick, and because of the increased demand for uniform handling automation systems, we also offer welding systems. Material handling system.

Ten years ago, Finearc entered the field of robotics. Now, Pathak predicts that with the opening of a lucrative career channel, a large amount of labor is attracted, and robotics will play an increasingly important role in welding applications and systems. Pathak's son RahulPathak, Corporate Services Manager, is a loyal supporter of robots used in welding applications.

Rahul Pathak said that ABB is a strong global brand with a wide range of robots and a good reputation for after-sales service and support, which has prompted us to collaborate with ABB on global sales channels. “We have built a second factory,” he recalls. “We saw ABB robots used in different industrial sectors such as aerospace, aerospace and construction. We also recognize that ABB is a multi-billion dollar asset. Global company, and can support us to solve some of the troubles we encountered in the early days."

Finearc manufactures hard automation and robotic welding and cutting systems, offering a wide range of applications and solutions for different industrial sectors. At present, the company's new factory is operating professionally. These “the results of the team’s joint efforts from beginning to end”, RahulPathak said when talking about family businesses. He paused in front of a complex system and then pointed out how these assembled systems were used by a major world car manufacturer (Toyota) on the dashboard of their car. In the showroom of the company's headquarters, a series of welding processes for the seamless discharge system of the car are being demonstrated.

Pathak explained that at the Finearc plant, the robot is an arm for arc welding and cutting operations, using multiple processes such as Mig, Tig and plasma. It not only eliminates, but sometimes reduces, human labor, but it can also operate in hazardous environments such as overheating, which is very flexible. "In addition to reducing artificial errors, the robot also eliminates various contradictions related to people, and is free from disturbances such as moodiness and mood swings." “You can let robots that control heat work better and more efficiently in dangerous, complex and demanding working conditions,” he said.

People can only work 8 hours a day, but the robot can complete all shifts and will fail after 100,000 hours of work. Pathak said, "In 20% of complex and precise work, you have to attach a lot of sensors to the robot. However, some of them can't meet the standard", and people still need to intervene. When the spacing between the two welded parts is too large, a person needs to make a judgment. In the end, someone needs to teach the robot to work or program it. “Although robots have many mechanical and electrical components, the core is robot controllers, which require people to write programs.”

Pathak said he is proud that Finearc can be selected as a global partner by ABB. "Compared with the world's giants, we are small, but we are very happy that ABB values ​​us and trusts us," he said. "They are very honest and ready to work with us."

> But Pathak is very familiar with the strength of his company. “I dare say that we are very professional, and ABB has taken a fancy to our application knowledge and technology, which is not a bragging,” he said. “ABB manufactures robots, we manufacture the entire application system. We both meet the final application. Need."

DeepakChaturvedi, ABB's sales and business development manager in India, said that in the Global Partner Program, he is responsible for finding machine and line manufacturers, welding fixture and fixture manufacturers, professionals (such as laser welders) and gripper manufacturers. . “Finearc is a proven manufacturer of fixed station welding automation systems and a supplier of 2-3 axis welding automation solutions,” he said. “Their innovative management concepts and technological development paths make them a powerful long-term Partner."

ABB robots are known for their accuracy, reliability and durability in welding applications, he said. One of Finearc's customers is a civil construction equipment manufacturer who needs long-distance, precise welding robots. Chaturvedi said that compared to the robotic products provided by competitors, “we performed accurate simulations by running an offline simulation system on the same software as the RealIRC5 robot controller. The simulation display cycle is much better than and closer to the actual process. Convenient for our customers and Finearc."

RahulPathak commented: "In India, people have to think twice before buying a robot, because the price of the robot is very expensive, and the specific work does not end with the purchase of the robot, but it has just begun. Training, installation, systems and spare parts need Support across industry sectors, so choosing a good partner is critical."

For Chaturvedi, it is important to promote the use of robots in non-automated sectors. He said, "We have high expectations for the industrial sector."

“Finearc's experience will help ABB robots build an image of an easily accepted automated machine among non-automated users in India.”

Pathak said his goal is “always committed to being a very strong engineering and application company and the best welding and cutting company. We are already the best welding application company in India. Here you can't find better than us. There are more companies." But he admits that his company will not blindly develop at all costs. "I just want to develop in a way that is controllable and easy."

specific situation

A look at FinearcSystems

Registered in 1986.
A systems engineering company with 150 employees.
The two factories, including a modern factory in Pune, 170km from Mumbai, produce welding system applications.
Customers come from the construction, aerospace, aerospace, automotive and nuclear industries.
Has a sophisticated application laboratory and engineering design center.
Integrate 30 to 40 robots per year.

ABB's advantages

A strong global brand with a good local image. “No one will ask, 'Why choose ABB?'” said RahulPathak, service manager at Finearc.

ABB offers a wide range of robots with payload capacities from 3kg to 500kg.

A wide variety of applications are not limited to arc welding. ABB offers a full range of applications in material handling, c-stamping and robotics.

Magnesium Sulphate

Magnesiun Sulphate,Industry Grade Magnesium Sulphate,High Quality Magnesiun Sulphate

Ferrous Sulfate Co., Ltd. , http://www.nssulphate.com