Beam Line Machine

Automatic Beam Welding Machine is a type of welding machine that uses a beam to join metals together. They’re widely used across numerous industries and can be automated with robotics to reduce production times.

The beams used for welding are secured together using a combination of MIG and TIG welding techniques. This procedure can be automated to increase productivity and eliminate human error.

Welding Position Sensors

Welding position sensors are devices that monitor a welding machine and its working environment. They’re especially crucial for an automatic beam welding machine to accurately determine the position of the workpiece during welding, helping ensure it remains properly positioned without deforming during the process.

An automatic beam welding machine uses sensors to detect the welding position and measure the current passed through the workpiece during the weld. This data is then utilized by the machine’s control system in order to adjust the electron beam gun accordingly.

To measure through-current (mA), a copper detector is placed under the workpiece and measures it. This measurement data is stored electronically and used as input data by the control system for setting the electron beam gun’s parameters accordingly.

The control system adjusts the beam power used during EB welding based on through-current measured data, ensuring that the weld penetrates all materials it is joined to.

For the welding machine, various sensors are available to help it detect the workpiece’s position and adjust the electrode accordingly. These can be fixed onto either the workpiece itself or on a support frame.

Another type of welding position sensor is a flat track that helps secure mounting a weld head to the column and boom manipulator. This is often employed for complex automation systems when welding long seams, as well as attaching it to carts or walls for storage purposes.

The EB welding machine utilizes various types of sensors to precisely detect the welding position and adjust the electrode accordingly. These are especially crucial for automatic beam welding machines, which use fusion to join materials together. Furthermore, this machine utilizes a computer for detection purposes to guarantee proper weld positioning.

Wire Feeding Device

The wire feeder is an essential step in the welding process. It feeds wire into the arc and then feeds it to the welding gun, controlling its travel speed so there are no issues with arc compatibility.

The device consists of an electrode, wire feeding system and power source. The wire feed can be constant-speed or voltage sensing; however, it must be able to tolerate variations in line voltage while providing consistent wire feed at the desired travel speed.

Another variation is the use of a solid or flux-cored filler rod fed into the arc area to improve weld metal deposit properties. Depending on specific requirements, this filler rod could be copper-backed bar or composed of different alloys.

Additionally, the wire feeding system is responsible for controlling the flow of shielding gas and adding iron powder or other specialized additives. These can significantly improve weld metal toughness as well as deposit strength.

The wire feeding system is an integral component of an automatic beam welding machine, as it directly affects the quality of the weld. It ensures a constant supply of wire to the welding gun so that the arc starts at precisely the correct time and remains unaffected by changes in temperature or power levels. Generally controlled either by motor or digital control unit, this wire feeder system ensures precision control over correct amount of wire delivered to the gun at all times.

Welding Arm

Automation of welding has become increasingly popular in the fabrication industry for its improved accuracy and safety. However, it requires meticulous planning and expert programming before it can be successfully implemented.

Standard automatic beam welding machines are designed to automatically weld metals such as mild steel and stainless steel. In addition to its primary weld head, these automated machines also include other features that guarantee strong and long-lasting welds.

For instance, the welding arm could include a welding torch or laser. It could also have a flux recovery system that dispenses and recovers the welding flux needed for the operation.

Another feature of an automatic beam welding machine is its mechanical tracking device, designed to position the weld seam accurately and create a uniform weld that’s both strong and long-lasting.

Automated welding not only ensures consistency in welds, but it allows smaller pieces to be joined at once, cutting down on waste material. This is especially helpful for large projects like bridges or semi truck trailers.

An automated beam welding line that can weld two seams simultaneously will boost productivity by a factor of two and enable you to produce larger beams in less time. This opens the door for building more custom metal products at your factory or shipyard, such as engineered buildings and pre-engineered buildings, etc.

Seam Tracking Device

The Seam Tracking Device of an Automatic Beam Welding Machine helps maintain a precise distance between the welding gun and seam. This device works on three components: an induction probe, controller and actuator – which detects position changes on the welding surface and adjusts distance accordingly for improved quality welding results.

Fully automatic machines require more sophisticated seam tracking systems than semi-automatic welding machines, yet both types of equipment can benefit from basic seam tracking. Select a sensor tip that matches the seam type and material thickness of your application, then set up its parameters for accurate tracking.

If you’re using a fully automated system, the next step is selecting a cross slide that permits your desired travel stroke length. This decision is essential as it determines what type of seam tracking system is necessary.

Cross slides come with a range of features, each tailored to meet individual needs. Depending on what you require, you may require either a standard model or an advanced model with remote inputs and outputs.

Another option is using a multi-axis cross slide, which utilizes multiple axes to move the welding arm in various directions. This will improve accuracy and productivity if the cross slide has several independent axes.

For repetitive welding jobs, seam tracking systems may be your ideal solution. These systems are capable of welding both end-caps simultaneously and designed to maintain consistent arc height throughout the entire welding process. Furthermore, these provide better welding quality than manual positioning of the torch during cap passes.

Wire Reel Supporter

The Wire Reel Supporter is designed to hold the wires of an Automatic Beam Welding Machine while they are welding. It helps prevent misalignment during welding and guarantees that the weld is properly positioned, acting as a guide for the welding wires throughout the process.

Reels are usually constructed from metal or plastic material and feature a positive locking ratchet to keep the wires extended during use. This feature helps safeguard them against damage and extends their usefulness.

Cable reels are commonly found in industrial settings like factories, power plants and manufacturing plants. When long lengths of cables are necessary for a given task, they need to be stored safely and efficiently to prevent costly damages.

Reel supports are typically twice the width of the cable and should be placed beneath each reel flange to keep wires from sinking or rolling away.

Electron beam welding with filler wires is a versatile technique that can be used on many materials and combinations. The method offers increased penetration depth of the weld joint, making it ideal for joining large wall thicknesses of components that cannot be joined using traditional techniques.

Unfortunately, this method is challenging to manage and requires numerous additional processes in order to monitor its performance. Nonetheless, it offers a versatile solution for joining poorly machined components with large weld gaps (Fig. 142).

The electron beam is generated in vacuum and rapidly accelerated at high voltages (150-220 kV). It then passes through a series of vacuum passes that gradually reduce the vacuum pressure until atmospheric pressure is achieved, enabling welding without the risk of oxidation or excessive heat input.