When sheet metal fabricators need to manually weld complex parts, large components, pipes, or vessels, the physical positioning & re-positioning of these parts can extend production times, create poor welding ergonomics, and lead to inefficient processes that can result in rework or lower quality.
To automate part repositioning more effectively, fabricators often rely on their integrators to incorporate external rotary axes with the welding robot.
MotionPlus, UR’s software solution, brings advanced multi-axis motion control of up to six external axes, rotary or linear, precisely driven using EtherCAT*. This capability is especially valuable for welding tubes, pipes, flanges, spools, tanks, pressure vessels, and other cylindrical or rotating parts.
The result? Higher productivity, consistent weld quality, and a safer, more ergonomic working environment.
Choose a Motion Plus–enabled solution from trusted partners like Vectis, THG Automation, Oh-Au2mate, Olympus Controls, Festo, and WeCobot, providing ready-to-deploy motion solutions for your UR robot.
