The Solution

ACCESS uses next generation machine vision and AI technologies to eliminate pre-production overheads in new part introduction to robotic welding, by automatically generating robotic welding programming in real-time.

ACCESS Process Flow

Product Loading

Eliminating the requirement for specific jigs, fixtures or accurate positioning, ACCESS streamlines product changeover times (and costs), increase system uptime.

Scan and Plan

Machine vision and AI technology enable the ACCESS system to look at the workpiece, interpret it’s welding requirements based on your in-house welding practices, and autogenerate a welding program in minutes.

Operator Confirmation

To ensure total control over quality and expected outcomes, the operator is presented with the details of how the system intends to process the workpiece. With minutes they can edit the programme for any unique set of requirements, before confirming that the system should proceed to welding.

Weld

With the welding programme confirmed, the system will go straight to welding maximising system uptimes. Integrated with existing sensors and software, such as touch sense and seam tracking, accuracies are absolute and weld quality outcomes are predictable and repeatable.

With this approach the fabricator benefits from:

Straight to production – No pre-production overheads
Vision-guided welding – No programming
Workforce efficiency – Low input, easy to use
Maximum arc-on – No jigs, no change-overs
Boosted capacity, cut costs in high-mix, low-volume welding

ACCESS lets you run small batch jobs with high-volume economics. Increase capacity while shrinking lead-time and labour cost.

Advantages of AI in Welding Fabrication
- Efficency
- Quality Control
- Cost reduction
- Flexibility
- Sustainability

Technology Approach
- Removes Offline Programming from Production Process
- Shortens Overall Job Duration
- Enables Automation of Key Parts of Welding Design and Process
- Reduces Production Times and Costs
- High Efficiency Giving Early ROI
- Increased Precision
- Safety Improvements

Ultimatley, the Access Project has the potential to revolutionize the welding fabrication industry. By introducing AI-driven solutions, it addresses critical issues such as cost, efficiency, and sustainability. Fabricators can benefit from reduced production times, lower costs, and improved quality, making them more competitive in the global market. Additionally, the project's focus on high mix, low volume production makes it particularly valuable for industries that deal with diverse product ranges and demand flexibility.

The Solution

ACCESS Process Flow

Product Loading Eliminating the requirement for specific jigs, fixtures or accurate positioning, ACCESS streamlines product changeover times (and costs), increase system uptime.

Scan and Plan Machine vision and AI technology enable the ACCESS system to look at the workpiece, interpret it’s welding requirements based on your in-house welding practices, and autogenerate a welding program in minutes.

Weld With the welding programme confirmed, the system will go straight to welding maximising system uptimes. Integrated with existing sensors and software, such as touch sense and seam tracking, accuracies are absolute and weld quality outcomes are predictable and repeatable.

Product Loading

Eliminating the requirement for specific jigs, fixtures or accurate positioning, ACCESS streamlines product changeover times (and costs), increase system uptime.

Scan and Plan

Machine vision and AI technology enable the ACCESS system to look at the workpiece, interpret it’s welding requirements based on your in-house welding practices, and autogenerate a welding program in minutes.

Weld

With the welding programme confirmed, the system will go straight to welding maximising system uptimes. Integrated with existing sensors and software, such as touch sense and seam tracking, accuracies are absolute and weld quality outcomes are predictable and repeatable.