Arc welding features and functions

Automated welding process orientation

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Purpose


Learn to use some features to automate the programming.


arc_feature10_downhand

Load the project Arcwelding_Downhand.cendoc from the Projects folder of this tutorial library.



Steps


1

Program a welding path

1.1

processgeometry_weldingprojection

Program the welding seam.

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1.2

OLP_Events

Select the Create and edit events command. Notice that the tool frame orientation of the welding torch is not matching with the welding path orientation.

Open the Active program dashboard and the Tool data tab. Change the tool alignment to match the tool frame with the welding path orientation. Then run a simulation.

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2

Process orientation

2.1

olp_arcweld_downhand

To weld with the welding torch normal to the world, also known as downhand position, open the Automated programming container. Activate the Process orientation for the seam and see the effect in the 3D space. The workpiece positioner rotates the workpiece in such orientation.

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2.2

olp_arcweld_downhand

Change the Angle around X to 180 dgr, to set the table upright. Simulate the welding path to notice the difference with the previous solution.

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