Robot application for laser-GMA hybrid welding in shipbuilding

Abstract

The research project „Development of a three-dimensional laser hybrid welding system for increasing the efficiency and quality of works in the panel line of a shipyard (PaLas)“ which is funded by the BMWi (Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology) is supposed to contribute towards solving the problems of vertical-down and corner welds by applying a robot during fibre laser GMA hybrid welding. The research project comprises the manufacturing of the welds and the development of an in-process sensor system which is based on the arc sensor principles.