1. What is Teaching Mode?
The teaching mode of a welding robot refers to manually operating the robot to move along a predefined welding path while recording that path. In this mode, the operator can program the welding robot to repeatedly execute the same welding task in automatic mode. The teaching mode is typically used for programming complex welding paths and for initial setup or adjustment of welding process parameters.
2. Steps to Set Up Teaching Mode
Selecting the Teaching Mode
Before operating the welding robot, ensure that the robot is in teaching mode. Typically, the teaching mode can be switched on via the mode selection button or touchscreen on the robot's control panel.
Setting Welding Parameters
Before teaching, the operator needs to set the appropriate welding parameters based on the specific welding task, such as welding current, voltage, and speed. These parameters directly affect welding quality, so they must be adjusted according to actual needs.
Manual Teaching
The operator manually controls the robot's end-effector (welding torch) to move along the predetermined welding path, recording the position at each key point. This process usually requires several attempts to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the path.
Path Optimization and Testing
After completing the teaching, the operator can optimize the recorded welding path by adjusting the points or modifying the motion trajectory. Subsequently, a welding test is conducted to verify whether the path settings meet the process requirements and make further adjustments as necessary.
Saving and Playback
Once the path settings and welding parameter adjustments are completed, the operator should save them in the robot's control system. This allows the robot to directly use the path settings from the teaching mode in subsequent welding tasks, achieving automated welding.
3. How to Optimize the Robot Teaching Mode
Using the ATINY Laser Seam Tracking System
The ATINY Laser Tracking System can assist the robot in real-time correction of seam deviations during teaching mode, intelligently adjusting the welding path to accommodate minor variations in the workpiece position. This technology greatly enhances the stability and welding quality of automated welding.
Regular Maintenance and Calibration
To ensure the long-term stable operation of the welding robot's teaching mode, regular maintenance and calibration of the robot are necessary. Particularly after prolonged operation, sensors and actuators may experience errors that need timely adjustment.
Proper setup and optimization of the welding robot's teaching mode are key to achieving efficient automated welding. Through appropriate parameter settings, path teaching, and the use of laser seam tracking systems, welding robots can maintain precision and consistency in complex welding tasks, thereby bringing higher production efficiency and product quality to enterprises.
