Design and Implementation of a System for Autonomous Repair Welding

Abstract — This paper presents the design and implementation of a system applicable for autonomous repair welding on huge forming tools, often realized as blacksmith’s swages. The automated repair welding process restores the tool with its desired shape independent to the tools actual state of abrasion. The core of the system is provided by a computer connected to sensors and an eight axis welding robot. The automated process, consisting of several measuring and welding cycles, is controlled by both the computer system and robot control.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: WISES
• Authors: Matthias Hackel, Stefan Kremer-Wasmuht, Günther Starke
• Keywords: Autonomous Repair Welding, Repair Welding, Repair Welding Process, WISES 2003, WISES 2008