In an industry first, Melco has installed a sophisticated robotic welder that even surpasses the technology employed by automotive manufacturers. It includes a robotic welding machine, highly sophisticated operating software, universal modular fixtures, a computerised bending machine and associated tooling. Installed at a cost of R2-million, (US$300,000) it improves consistency in the quality of the company's manufactured conveyor idler bases.
The upgrade also improves output rates and eliminates operator fatigue. The greater consistency afforded by automated welding means that critical idler bracket tolerances are better maintained. Aligning the brackets accurately minimises the likelihood of belt misalignment, reduces wear on the tube of the roller, and increases roller life. In future Melco hopes to integrate the robot welder software with its 3D modeling package to decrease current bracket design programming times from eight to less than two hours.
MELCO Installs Robotic Welder
In an industry first, Melco has installed a sophisticated robotic welder that even surpasses the technology employed by automotive manufacturers. It includes a robotic welding machine, highly sophisticated operating software, universal modular fixtures, a computerised bending machine and associated tooling. Installed at a cost of R2-million, (US$300,000) it improves consistency in the quality of the company's manufactured conveyor idler bases.
The upgrade also improves output rates and eliminates operator fatigue. The greater consistency afforded by automated welding means that critical idler bracket tolerances are better maintained. Aligning the brackets accurately minimises the likelihood of belt misalignment, reduces wear on the tube of the roller, and increases roller life. In future Melco hopes to integrate the robot welder software with its 3D modeling package to decrease current bracket design programming times from eight to less than two hours.
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