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Robotic Cell offers alternative to semi-automatic welding.
April 7, 2006 -
Adaptable to all models of robots and welding power supplies, Z-Weld Robotic Cell can be pre-programmed to meet specific material and application needs. With 85 x 105 in. footprint, unit features two 30 x 40 in. tables mounted on common forklift-compatible base that allows portability. It includes manual or automatic doors at load/unload stations, full perimeter guarding with maintenance access doors, air- or water-cooled torch assembly, and Watchdawg(TM) control.
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Release date: April 4, 2006
Robotic Cell Provides Flexible Welding Solutions
Marathon is pleased to introduce the Z-Weld dual fixed-table robotic welding cell for manufacturers looking to enhance productivity on small- to medium-sized welded parts. Shipped assembled and ready for immediate installation and production, the Z-Weld is particularly suited as an alternative to semi-automatic welding. Robotic welding can be three times more productive than a manual welder.
Marathon's Z-Weld is adaptable to all models of robots and welding power supplies and can be pre-programmed to meet specific material and application needs. The cell's 85 by 105 inch footprint minimizes floor space usage, and its forklift compatible base allows portability for flexible manufacturing layouts.
Designed to provide versatile automation, Marathon's robotic cell can be used to weld various materials, including aluminum, steel, and stainless. Features include:
o Customer specific power supply and robot
o Two 30 x 40 inch tables mounted on a common machine base
o Manual or automatic doors at load/unload stations
o Full perimeter guarding with maintenance access door
o Air- or water-cooled torch assembly
o Watchdawg(TM) for Welding
o Torch reamer, exhaust hood, side access doors.
Designed to meet today's safety standards the Z-Weld provides ergonomic placement of operator panels and controls. The cell is delivered with a complete metal surround flash and safety barrier, and requires just power, air, and welding consumables to begin working.
Marathon is part of the Orbitform Group and specializes in design, engineering, process development, and manufacture of a wide range of resistance and robotic welding machines and workcells. Marathon also offers comprehensive plant management and data acquisition devices and software. Production cells range from single torch arc to fully automated multi-robot systems with positioners and custom designed tooling. Resistance welding cells range from single or multi-gun fixed automation to transguns mounted on multi-axis robots.
Watchdawg(TM) is the Orbitform Group's line of process monitoring and process control products. Besides welding, Orbitform offers Watchdawg(TM) for various other assembly related processes.
For further information please call 1-800-816-9661 or visit www.orbitform.com. Company Information: Name: Orbitform Address: 1600 Executive Dr., P.O. Box 1469 City: Jackson State: MI ZIP: 49204 Country: USA Phone: 800-353-8718 FAX: 517-787-6609 http://www.orbitform.com
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