Spot welding
Improved quality and flexibility
The automotive industry is a major user of industrial robots, with an average of 300 welding robots operating on an assembly line. The majority of these robots use pneumatic actuation devices to grip and weld designated points on the car chassis.
Using a specialized mechatronic design, SKF has developed a compact electromechanical actuator for the robotic welding process that requires only a fraction of the energy needed by the pneumatic process, and offers a range of benefits:
Using a specialized mechatronic design, SKF has developed a compact electromechanical actuator for the robotic welding process that requires only a fraction of the energy needed by the pneumatic process, and offers a range of benefits:
- Faster welding cycle speeds than pneumatic
- Better quality through greater control of the process
- Greater flexibility in adapting to changes in the line
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Less noise
Solutions:
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Servo actuators
Modular design, high mechanical efficiency
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Roller screws
Heavy-load, high-speed capabilities
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Rolling bearings
Bearing solutions for every application
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Seals
For all bearing types
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Lubrication solutions
Protecting bearings and the bottom line
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Cylindrical roller bearings
Heavy radial loads, fast accelerations and high speeds
