Anyone know a workaround to use a benchtop positioner for welding? I want the rotary positioner to spin while robot holds gun in one position.
My current config has rotation, but requires robot arm to move to keep arc on.
S4 1400 weld with positioner
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December 13, 2015 at 2:33 AM -
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Don't know much about S4 programming but would ARCON position followed by a wait time of more than one revolution then ARCOFF position work?, maybe move the torch a couple of increments between ARCON and ARCOFF?
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i have tried adding a wait time, it initially want to start the arc, but shuts off upon triggering the next event ( positioner rotation). then runs wait time programmed for rotation, then starts another arc to complete arc/off.
moving the torch has proved to be the only way i can do this so far, but is next to impossible to get even weld filet lengths around a part. -
Us the optional argument \T or \Time (don't remember exactly what it was called) and tell it how long you want it to take.
Best way with an external axis (even though the original thread is four years old) is to set it up as an coordinated axis.
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Did you get it working?
I have recently done a similar application and mine worked perfectly.
Try this:
1. Move To Position
2. Wait for signal from axis (zero/ref position)
3. Set Welding signal On
4. Wait for Welding signal On
5. Move To Position (same position as 1)
6. Wait for signal from axis (zero/ref position)
7. Set Welding signal Off
8. Move Out of Position
NOTE. When using this method and NON ABB axis which is not fully integrated and without multitasking, you are not able to use Tracking or Weaving in your welding. This method is a dirty way but is working.