How does a cobot laser welding work?
- Cobot laser welding (collaborative robot welding) integrates cobot welders with laser welding technology, enabling safe human-robot collaboration.
Compared to traditional industrial robot laser welding, its lighter design and easy operation are ideal for automotive, electronics, aerospace, and medical device welding, cutting rework costs, and boosting precision.
- The working principle: A cobot welder guides the laser head precisely. The laser emits focused energy to melt materials at the weld point, while the cobot adjusts in real time—ensuring accurate, consistent fusion in laser welding processes.
Optional cobot laser welding components
Common pain points and our solutions
Traditional welding techniques suffer from low precision and poor weld consistency, leading to high rework rates and wasted time and materials.
Our cobot laser welding offers high welding consistency, with an accuracy of ±0.02mm. If the workpiece consistency is poor, weld seam tracking can be added.
Traditional welding methods are inefficient and cannot meet fast delivery deadlines; the complex and diverse welding requirements make it difficult for existing equipment to adapt to different work scenarios and product needs.
Our cobots can operate stably for extended periods, ensuring on-time delivery. They can also be adjusted to suit specific needs, adapting to a variety of welding requirements.
Although traditional industrial robots can provide efficient welding solutions, their high cost and complex operation deter many small and medium-sized enterprises.
Our cobot laser welding offers a cost-effective automated welding solution that eliminates the need for complex programming and high initial investment.
Flexible Production
Cobot welding requires no professional programmer. New welding task programs are quickly set via manual drag – and – drop teaching, suiting small – batch, multi – variant production.
Stable Welding
Laser – guided welding’s micron – level focusing accuracy, paired with precision cobotics – enabled robotic repetitive positioning for standardized work, eliminates manual jitter, fatigue, and process inconsistency.
Safe Human-Robot Collaboration
Through collision detection, lightweight design (machine weight ≤ 50kg), and adherence to laser welding safety requirements, humans and cobots collaborate co – spatially without closed protective cabins, slashing over 40% of workshop space.
Efficient Cobot Laser Welding Solution
Laser welding cobot with mobile workbench is suitable for welding small precision parts.
Stable base and table combination for medium-load laser welding tasks.
Stable base and table combination for medium-load laser welding tasks.
More about Cobot Laser Welding
- Cobot Parameters
- Cobot Laser Welding Examples
- Core Parts of Cobot Welding Systems
| Model | KX950 – 3D | KX1300 – 8D | KX850 – 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Movement Radius (mm) | 950 | 1300 | 850 |
| Load (kg) | 3.5 | 8 | 5 |
| Repeat Positioning Accuracy (mm) | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.05 |
| Movable Range | A1 Axis: ±360° A2 Axis: ±135° A3 Axis: ±153° A4 Axis: ±360° A5 Axis: ±180° A6 Axis: ±360° |
A1 Axis: ±360° A2 Axis: ±135° A3 Axis: ±153° A4 Axis: ±360° A5 Axis: ±180° A6 Axis: ±360° |
A1 Axis: ±360° A2 Axis: ±180° A3 Axis: ±160° A4 Axis: ±360° A5 Axis: ±360° A6 Axis: ±360° |
| Maximum Speed | A1 – A2 Axis: 180°/s A3 – A4 Axis: 180°/s A5 – A6 Axis: 200°/s |
A1 – A2 Axis: 100°/s A3 – A4 Axis: 150°/s A5 – A6 Axis: 180°/s |
A1 – A2 Axis: 100°/s A3 – A4 Axis: 100°/s A5 – A6 Axis: 100°/s |
| End – I/O | AI: 2 channels DI/DO: 3 channels |
AI: 2 channels DI/DO: 3 channels |
None (AI) DI/DO: 2 channels |
| Weight | 26kg | 45kg | 14kg |
| Cable length | 5m | 5m | 3m |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum Alloy, ABS Plastic |
- Material type and thickness.
- Complexity of the welding path.
- Laser power and focusing accuracy.
- Equipment maintenance and cleaning status.
- Early testing.
- Specification the clamping.
- Make good use of intelligent functions.
- Regular maintenance.
- keep the equipment clean.