industrialrobot, rotary tilt table, enclosure, measurement system, and welding technology

• Subject Area: Production Technology
• Term: Funded in 2025
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 555202801

Welding, as one of the most critical joining processes for metallic materials, has been continuously researched since the early 20th century and has consistently evolved through the use of modern methods and adapted materials. The automation of welding processes, especially in industry, is gaining increasing importance. This is primarily due to high quality requirements that can be met through the repeatability of the welding process. Modern approaches at the University of Rostock, for example, focus on high-performance materials that can endure particularly high linear energy inputs without significant property degradation, as well as microprocessor-controlled multi-process welding power sources combined with sensors for measuring electrical welding parameters as an arc sensor. Additionally, artificial intelligence techniques are used to predict and correct weld seam irregularities before they occur. As part of the large equipment application, an automated welding system consisting of an industrial robot, a rotary tilt positioner, and the associated welding power source is to be procured. The welding robot will be equipped with sensor systems for in-situ measurement of temperature fields and electrical welding parameters, primarily for seam tracking and filling. This system will provide new opportunities for the advancement of welding automation approaches.

• DFG Programme: Major Research Instrumentation
• Major Instrumentation: Robotersystem (Industrieroboter und Dreh-Kipp-Tisch) mit Einhausung, Messsystem und Schweißtechnik
• Instrumentation Group: 2320 Greif- und Hebewerkzeuge, Verladeeinrichtungen
• Applicant Institution: Universität Rostock
• Leader: Professor Dr.-Ing. Knuth-Michael Henkel