The book deals with robotic welding systems and their applications. The mechanical design of manipulator, sensing technology, welding process, manipulating technology, and maintenance procedure of welding robot are presented in detail, with must-know basic theories about operation principle of robot briefly introduced. The book features a large quantity of carefully selected images and tables to help the reader understand the technologies of robotic welding easily and quickly. The book benefits welding engineers, mechanical engineers, researchers, and senior undergraduate students and postgraduate students in the fields of welding engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.

Includes the most current and advanced welding technologies in use today Studies robotic welding system design and manipulation Provides more than 300 images to help the reader understand the technologies of robotic welding easily and quickly

Autorentext

Prof. Maoai Chen has over thirty years of experience in teaching and investigation in the welding field. He has been the director of the Institute of Materials Welding at Shandong University since 2008. He has been awarded several Government Science and Technology Awards and has over 60 publications.

Wenjian Ren, a senior engineer, has over ten years of experience in developing and application of robotic welding system. He has published more than 10 academic papers.

Yuanning Jiang , a senior engineer, is mainly engaged in welding intelligent control and non-destructive testing. He has hosted one national scientific research project and participated in three national scientific research projects, and has almost 10 publications.

Inhalt

Robot Overview.- Fundamentals of robotic kinematics.- Robot Body and Control System.- Sensing Technology of Welding Robots.- Welding Robot system.- Robotic Welding Processes.- Operation Technologies of Welding Robots.