18574468. WELDING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
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WELDING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM
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Inventor(s)
Sayuki Kashiwagi of Yamanashi (JP)
Yasuhiro Amagata of Yamanashi (JP)
WELDING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18574468 titled 'WELDING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a welding apparatus that can estimate the movement amount of a movable electrode tip required to generate a specific welding pressure and identify the torque needed for the electrode tip to move that estimated amount.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Prompting the user to input commands for specific welding pressures
- Identifying torque exerted in the servo motor and movement amount of the electrode tip
- Deriving a relational expression between welding pressure and movement amount
- Estimating movement amount required for another welding pressure
- Registering torque required for electrode tip movement
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various welding applications where precise control of welding pressure and torque is essential.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of accurately estimating and controlling the movement amount of a welding electrode tip to achieve specific welding pressures.
Benefits:
- Improved precision in welding processes
- Enhanced control over welding pressure and torque
- Increased efficiency and quality in welding operations
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Welding Apparatus for Precision Welding Processes This technology can be commercialized in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for high-precision welding applications, leading to improved product quality and operational efficiency.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to welding apparatus, servo motor control, and torque estimation in welding processes to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring advancements in welding technology, including innovations in welding pressure control and torque estimation for enhanced welding processes.
Questions about Welding Apparatus Technology: 1. How does this welding apparatus improve the efficiency of welding processes?
- This welding apparatus enhances efficiency by accurately estimating movement amounts of electrode tips for specific welding pressures, leading to precise welds.
2. What industries can benefit the most from the use of this advanced welding technology?
- Industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing can benefit significantly from the precise control over welding pressure and torque offered by this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A welding apparatus includes a module for prompting a user to input a command indicating that a welding pressure between a movable electrode tip and a fixed electrode tip has reached each of two welding pressures, a module for identifying a torque exerted in the servo motor and a movement amount of the movable electrode tip at a point in time when the command is input, a module for deriving a relational expression between the welding pressure and the movement amount, a module for using the relational expression to estimate a movement amount of the movable electrode tip required to generate another welding pressure, and a module for identifying a torque required for the movable electrode tip to move the estimated movement amount, and registering the torque in association with the another welding pressure.
