US 2026/0233349 A1 · FULLY AUTOMATED PROCESS AND CELLS FOR CLAD WELDING CYLINDERS

Abstract

A fully automated cell for clad welding cylinders has an entry conveyor at one end and an exit conveyor at a second end. A cylinder is moved into position into the cell using the entry conveyor. A robotic arm loads a cylinder onto a rotating fixture. The rotating fixture retains a first end of the cylinder; and a stationary fixture retaining a second end of the cylinder. A welding hood and a welding nozzle are aligned with the cylinder to create a weld clad onto the cylinder using a weld torch as the cylinder is rotated by the rotating fixture. A part ejector receives the cylinder and ejects the cylinder onto the exit conveyor.

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Dependent claims

A fully automated cell for clad welding cylinders, comprising:

an entry conveyor at one end of the cell for moving an associated cylinder into the cell;
a robotic arm for loading the associated cylinder onto a rotating fixture;
wherein said rotating fixture retains a first end of the associated cylinder to be clad welded;
a stationary fixture for retaining a second opposite end of the associated cylinder;
a welding hood and a welding nozzle which are aligned with the associated cylinder;
wherein said welding hood and nozzle are lowered to create a weld clad onto the associated cylinder as it is rotated by the rotating fixture;
and,
a part ejector which receives the associated cylinder and ejects the associated cylinder onto an exit conveyor at an opposite end of the cell .

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Fully automated process and cells for clad welding cylinders

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Fully automated process and cells for clad welding cylinders

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Abstract

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