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Positioning the WAAM system components

After the successful delivery, the main components were precisely positioned according to the system layout. The two 6-axis robots were mounted on their respective linear units and precisely aligned. The turn/tilt table was brought into the intended position and fixed in place. The control cabinets and other system components were also positioned accordingly.

Particular attention was paid to the exact alignment of all components in order to ensure the subsequent synchronization of the 16 axes. The parallel arrangement of the linear units and the precise positioning of the turn/tilt table form the basis for the collaborative operation of the robots in master-slave mode.

Screwing the feet to the linear units
Screwing the feet to the linear units
The first linear unit is moved to its position
The first linear unit is moved to its position
Moving the robot for the first linear unit
Moving the robot for the first linear unit
Mounting the robot on the linear unit
Mounting the robot on the linear unit
Completed connection between robot and linear unit
Completed connection between robot and linear unit
Positioning the turn/tilt table
Positioning the turn/tilt table
Positioning the turn/tilt table
Positioning the turn/tilt table
Moving the second linear unit to its position
Moving the second linear unit to its position
Checking the distances and readjustment
Checking the distances and readjustment
Positioning the second robot on the linear unit
Positioning the second robot on the linear unit
Completed connection between robot and linear unit
Completed connection between robot and linear unit
Completed basic positioning of the collaborating system
Completed basic positioning of the collaborating system

This precise assembly marks another milestone in the construction of the WAAM robot system for the the Chair of Joining and Welding Technology at BTU Cottbus.