Perfect symbiosis of welding technology and kinematics

Welding engineers all over the world associate the name Fronius with innovative welding technology. Above all, the innovators are known for providing high-performance, high-tech welding systems. The name Fronius is also associated with revolutionary welding processes such as Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), intelligent seam detection sensors such as WireSense, and the brand new DynamicWire wirefeeder. However, there is little awareness across all industries that Fronius Welding Automation supplies automated welding systems from a single source.

There is a long tradition of plant construction at Fronius. Take, for example, the longitudinal seam welding system from 1979 for welding sheet metal sections made of steel. Today, more than 3,500 installed systems are in use across 45 different countries with over 2,000 active customers.

Since the invention of the ‘cold’ MAG welding process, Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), Fronius has continuously achieved technological leadership in many welding related areas, resulting in state of the art mechanised and automated welding systems. Advanced power source technology stabilises the arc and ensures perfect welding results. Modern monitoring sensors optimise guidance of the welding torch and compensate for component tolerances. Last but not least, smart data documentation systems assist in perfecting the welding process.

Collaborative systems, intelligent sensor technology, software solutions for data management and offline programming including welding simulation open up profitable welding opportunities for metal processing companies starting with a single batch. That is why Fronius robotic welding cells prove profitable not only for large companies, but also for small and medium sized enterprises.

The specific requirements for the welding technology are analysed together with the customer. This is followed by the creation of an individual solution. To do this, Fronius has an extensive construction kit of standardised components at its disposal. Starting with the feasibility study and continuing with planning, engineering, manufacturing and start up, the sale of welding systems is handled as a project. During this time, customers have one main point of contact: the project manager. He or she takes care of the entire project process and acts as the interface between the customer and all the Fronius sections involved. In doing so, the project manager ensures that processes run smoothly, co-operation is effective and projects are successfully completed.

Almost every project starts with a feasibility study, which determines the entire engineering process. It forms the basis for a solution that is tailored both in terms of technical and commercial viability. The integration of welding technology into the kinematic elements depends on the following factors: component conditions, process accuracy and profitability. Welding Automation sources specialised components such as robots, sensors, clamping systems and shelving systems from qualified co-operation partners.

Fronius provides and relies on software solutions that enable a high degree of control and optimal interaction between all system components. Pathfinder provides all customers with an offline programming and simulation solution that significantly increases the profitability of welding systems. WeldCube is programmed for the evaluation of welding data. The innovative software seamlessly records welding data, makes welds reproducible without any limitations and supports users in identifying optimisation potential and maintenance intervals.

Fronius Welding Automation is there to help its customers wherever they are in the world: providing support with everything from planning to feasibility studies, welding tests, commissioning, user training, remote maintenance, calibration, predictive maintenance and on-site maintenance work.

It offers one range for all industries comprising mechanised welding systems, robotic welding cells and overlay welding systems (cladding systems).

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