Retrofit de mesa de soldagem em célula robotizada

Abstract

Considering the need to improve the part assembly process and optimize production time, an automated system was developed for a welding table in a robotic welding cell. This study addressed a retrofit of a robotic welding table that was previously operated manually and was modernized to incorporate automatic movement. The objective was to apply techniques acquired throughout the academic training program, promoting improvements in ergonomics and operational efficiency, while also evaluating the cost-effectiveness relationship of the developed solution. A retrofit project involving mechanical, electrical, and automation adaptations was studied and implemented. In addition, the limitations of the manual system were identified and analyzed, and a comparison between manual and automated operation was carried out. The results obtained demonstrated improvements in ergonomics, safety, and operational efficiency, highlighting the feasibility of the proposed modernization.