Welding Robot with 7th Axis Innovation

Introducing the new generation of QIROX® welding robots. As one of the leading specialists in the development and manufacturing of high-value welding robots for demanding industrial applications, CLOOS Robotic Welding, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) uses its decades-old know-how for continuous development. Thanks to the integration of innovative technologies, the new generation of QIROX® welding robots offers additional customer value and production advantages.

Among the particular highlights are the complete revision of the product design and the introduction of an optional seventh axis. Both innovations contribute to a considerable increase in the flexibility and dynamics of the QIROX® welding robot. As a result, the automated welding processes can be configured in a clearly more efficient manner.

Plus factors for increased productivity include:

• Higher dynamics and weight reduction due to a leaner product design with rounded ergonomic forms
• Highest flexibility in the equipment by modular design of the mechanical aspects of the robots
• Optional seventh axis for expanding the operation field and optimal positioning of the welding torches
• Less wear and improved, more user-friendly operation via optimized cables, plugs and motor protection
• Best processing quality due to a high repeatability
• High offset speeds reduce the cycle times
• The proven CLOOS quality ensures a particularly high service life and long maintenance intervals
• Systems oriented towards the production requirements, including adequate hardware and software
• Modularity

Demonstration of a QIROX robot system welding high-quality stainless steel pumps. On an enclosed surface of 5600 mm x 4400 mm a double station workpiece positioner for horizontal rotation is placed in the middle. While the robot welds in one station, the operator removes the readily welded workpiece from station two and inserts a new one. Both stations have a swivelling and turning axis to perfectly place the pump components external housing, impellers and suction connections for the QIROX robot 350E.

The brilliant factor of the QIROX® system is the modular design of the mechanics. All components of the welding robot – from the robot base to the axial tube – are perfectly adjusted to each other. By using different components, a customized welding robot can be generated for every production requirement.

QIROX® welding robots are available in three capacity classes: QIROX® 320, 350 and 410. Depending on the requirements, you can decide for the classic line QIROX® Robot Classic (QRC) or for a hollow shaft (QRH) model. The two lines of products are designed both for floor and for overhead mounting and can be combined with different CLOOS sensors or changing systems. Thus optimum solutions for the most diverse welding processes and production environments can be realized.

Thanks to the optimized design, the modular structure with an optional seventh axis and the improved cabling management, you benefit from enhanced dynamics, more flexibility and further increased reliability. With that, QIROX® sets a new standard for innovative welding technology and configures the production processes with maximum efficiency. www.cloosrobot.com