Robotics
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Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
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aligned axis, angled axis, robot electrode wire, robotic mig gun welding cable, robotic safety clutch, robotic welding torch, robots, welding robot, welding singularity
Axis Modes
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
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axis modes, axis movement, cartesian coordinates, jogging the robot, robot, robot joints, robot programming, robot rotation, single joint movement
Basic DC Electrical Motor Construction
Learners examine the internal parts of a DC electrical motor and then text their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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basic, construction, dc, electrical, motor, motors, operation
Calling Programs from Inputs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Calls and Unconditional Jumps
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Clock Pulse Triggering of Flip-Flops (Screencast)
This screencast shows the symbols used to represent the type of pulse required at the clock input to activate flip-flops.
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clock, dd0005, edge, flip, flop, flops, input, level, pulse, signals, triggering
Converting Between Gray and Binary Codes
Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.
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between, binary, code, codes, conversions, converting, gray, number, numbers
Counting Programs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls, unconditional jumps, and counters in this learning activity.
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call, counter, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Derivative Control Mode Analogy (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners view a race of two boats as an example of how the derivative function of a PID controller shortens the time duration of an operation.
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control, derivative, intregral, mode, pid, proportional
Robotic Welding Instructions
The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.
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linear motion incorrect weld end, linear motion while welding, linear motion without welding, robot, welding data parameters, welding instruction, welding instructions, welding robot
The Six-Axis Robot
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
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bending of wrist movement, industrial robots, radial traverse, robot, rotational traverse, rotational upper arm, six-axis robot, twisting of wrist movement, vertical traverse, welding
Touch Sensing
You’ll explore how to use Touch Sensing to do a one directional search with a Fanuc Robot and offset of the robot’s programmed path.We’ll explore touch sense fundamentals, touch sense commands, and break down a touch sense program.
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1D search, Fanuc, robotic welding, weld, welding
Types of Motion Instructions
The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.
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circular, joint, linear, motion instructions, robot, robotic, robots, torch, weld, welding
Understanding Circular Robotic Motions
The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.
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circular motion, manufacturing, programming robots, robotic motion, robots
Up/Down-Counter Application
In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.
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application, controller, controllers, counter, counters, logic, plc, plcs, programmable, up/down
Weaving Terms
Robotic welding allows welders to create more consistent and higher quality welds. But, it requires you to understand the terminology associated with its programs. Watch this module to review terminology associated with robotic arc welding and the weaving process.
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correctly set the values, create a proper weave, goal of the weld, weld amplitude, weld dwell, weld frequency, weld pattern, welding terms