OTC FD-B6 Welding Arm with CNGBS Custom Welding Positioner

Overview

• • This workstation uses an OTC FD-B6 six axis arc welding robot.
• • A customized CNGBS positioner turns parts during welding.
• • A 6 kg payload carries torch and dress pack hardware.
• • A 1445 mm reach covers medium fabrications.

Specifications

Advantages

• • A customized positioner presents seams at the best welding angle.
• • A 1445 mm reach covers medium fabrications from one base.
• • Repeatability of 0.08 mm holds torch position through repeated cycles.
• • Absolute encoder feedback avoids referencing after each power cycle.
• • The 145 kg body fits compact cell frames.
• • Weld programs and positioner angles are stored per part.
• • Packaging follows export crate standards with rust protection for sea freight.
• • Commissioning support covers safety checks, program handover and operator training.
• • Spare parts for common wear items and cables are held in local stock.
• • Documentation includes layout drawings, wiring schematics and a maintenance schedule.
• • Remote diagnostics are available for controller and drive faults during the warranty period.
• • Installation supervision can be scheduled with delivery to shorten ramp up time.
• • Acceptance testing is performed before shipment and a report is filed for the project.
• • Operator training covers daily checks, safe restart and basic program edits.
• • Fixtures are designed to suit the part family named in the project brief.
• • Safety circuits follow the plant standard and are documented for sign off.
• • Trial production runs are supported on site before acceptance.
• • Wear parts are specified with local part numbers for easy reordering.
• • Programming files are handed over in the controller project archive.
• • Warranty visits cover calibration checks during the first operating year.
• • Spare cable sets and connectors are recommended for continuous operation.
• • Loader and unloader interfaces are tested against the line PLC before handover.
• • Cable routing and dress pack layout are reviewed against the arm envelope before shipment.
• • Cycle time estimates are issued with the layout drawing for planning purposes.
• • Gripper jaws can be machined to suit part drawings supplied with the order.
• • Controller backups are taken at handover and stored with the project documents.

Applications

• • Arc welding of frames with a positioner.
• • Welding tube and boss joints on rotated fixtures.
• • Welding batches of brackets and fittings.
• • Welding medium structural assemblies.
• • Welding repair work on fabricated parts.

FAQ

• • What does the positioner add? It rotates and tilts the workpiece so seams are welded in the best position.
• • What payload and reach apply? The arm carries 6 kg with a 1445 mm reach.
• • How accurate is it? Repeatability is 0.08 mm.
• • What feedback is used? Absolute encoders provide position feedback.