MECH 2740 - Robotic Welding

Credit hours: 4 (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab)

Course Description:
Robotic welding is a staple of product manufacturing for automotive and many other fields. Topics covered in this course will be GMAW, different welding torches used in robotic welding and material selection for weld material for specific applications. Students will learn how to teach and create welds using robots. Each student will program a robot to weld standard cold rolled steel.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to

Describe the different types of welding performed by robots : SPOT, GMAW, TIG, etc and the different types of gasses used.
Learn Basic Welding Techniques
Select the proper welding system for a given application
Identify different types of welding torches
Teach a robot to perform a weld while integrating the robot into a system
Troubleshoot and correct common problems with robotic welding
Identify limits of robotic welding in a robotic system
Maintain Osha Safety Standard requirements when designing and implementing robotic welding