KAWASAKI BA006L robotic welding station

KAWASAKI BA006L robotic welding station was built in 2019 in China by Kawasaki Robotics. The system is designed for fully automatic arc welding using the MIG/MAG method. The machining process is performed by a KAWASAKI 6-axis robot, distinguished by, among others, its sophisticated design and robust arm with an increased range of movement. Its compact, slightly curved design allows it to work efficiently in a small amount of space, without the risk of collision with the workpiece or peripheral equipment. Each of the six axes is driven by powerful servo motors in order to achieve excellent dynamic movements combined with high process reliability. All machining parameters are in turn programmed in a state-of-the-art controller that offers intuitive operation and access to advanced functions. The KAWASAKI BA006L works with two single-axis welding positioners designed to rotate the workpiece during welding.

The robotic welding station consists of the following components:
– robot arm: KAWASAKI 3BA006L-AC01
– controller: KAWASAKI 30E01G-AC01
– welder: FRONIUS TPS 400i
– welding positioner: ASTOR PST250-H1 (2 pcs.)
– torch cleaning station: TBi BRG-2
– light curtains
– portable control unit (pendant)

Technical data of the individual parts of the KAWASAKI BA006L robotic welding station

Welding robot

• number of axes: 6
• maximum payload: 6 kg
• maximum arm reach: 2036 mm
• axis movement range

– JT1 axis: ± 165°
– JT2 axis: + 150° / -90°
– JT3 axis: + 90° / -175°
– JT4 axis: ± 180°
– JT5 axis: ± 135°
– JT6 axis: ± 360°

• axis motion speed

– JT1 axis: 210°/s
– JT2 axis: 210°/s
– JT3 axis: 220°/s
– JT4 axis: 430°/s
– JT5 axis: 430°/s
– JT6 axis: 650°/s

• positioning repeatability: ± 0.08 mm
• mounting: floor, ceiling
• ambient temperature: 0-45°C
• relative humidity: 35-85%
• weight of the KAWASAKI BA006L-A machine: 160 kg
• weight of the controller: 40 kg

MIG/MAG welder

• maximum welding current: 400 A
• welding current / duty cycle [10 min /40°C]: 400 A/ 40%
• welding current / duty cycle [10 min /40°C]: 360 A/ 60%
• welding current / duty cycle [10 min /40°C]: 320 A/ 100%
• MIG/MAG output voltage: 14.2-34.0 V
• mains frequency: 50-60 Hz
• mains voltage: 3x 400 V
• weight of the machine: 36.5 kg

Welding positioner

• maximum payload: 250 kg
• number of axes: 1
• maximum speed of axis rotation: 180°/s
• weight of the machine: 150 kg