In collaboration with the Indian Welding Society, the Department of Mechanical Engineering orchestrated an enlightening guest lecture. The subject under focus was 'Challenges and Opportunities in Robotic Welding,' and the esteemed speaker was Mr. S. Ramanathan, a Technical Project Manager at Kavin Inc., Coimbatore. The event was scheduled for August 12, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The lecture drew a keen audience of approximately 72 enthusiasts, all eager to absorb the insights shared. Mr. Ramanathan eloquently underscored the imperative of welding automation and its burgeoning significance across industries. He adeptly delved into the diverse array of robots, manipulators, and controllers that find application in the realm of robotic welding for various purposes.
Mr. Ramanathan is poised to delve into a comprehensive array of topics in subsequent sessions, which encompass the fundamentals of robotic welding, ensuring robot safety, discerning diverse robot applications, meticulous selection of robots and axes tailored to specific applications, and the intricacies of robot accessories in alignment with varying applications. Moreover, the speaker will delve into the nuances of robot teaching, encompassing TPC (Teach Pendant Control), WOC (Welding Offline Programming), Multi-end effectors, and command logics. The practical dimension will be enriched through hands-on training, familiarizing participants with different types of robot accessories and external axis applications. The usage of simulation software, the art of fixture design, and the application of Robotic add-on software, along with their underlying principles, will also come under the spotlight.
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