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where welding and robot technologies merge
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company introduces TAWERS
TM
, The Arc Welding Robotic Solution.
TAWERS is a fusion of robot and welding technologies utilizing EAC
TM
(Embedded Arc Control) Technology.
TAWERS is a revolution in technology built on decades of industry-leading production experience.
EAC Technology:
Eliminating barriersopening opportunities
TAWERS comes standard with Embedded Arc Control (EAC) technology which eliminates the need for
three separate control systems and fuses control of the robot, welder and servo wire feeder into a single
physical unit. This new controls breakthrough is contained entirely
internal to the robot controller and is
monitored by the TAWERS 64-bit main CPU. EAC technology controls not only the robot motion path and
sequence commands, but simultaneously synchronizes the welding power supply waveform control and
servo wire feeder response accordingly, to adjust and correct for dynamic changes in the welding process.
TAWERS with EAC technology soars beyond conventional digital communication systems, delivering the
first generation of fully software-controlled robotic welding solutions.
We invite you to learn more about the TAWERS EAC Technology advantageand discover how this
revolutionary solution provides greater welding flexibility, ultra low spatter, and higher quality welds for
dramatically increased productivity.
discover the
power
of
E
A
C
technology
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company knows the challenges the
manufacturing industry faces. Weve developed world-class robotic
arc welding solutions that help you outperform your competition
around the corner and around the world. We are Panasonic, the
experts in welding productivityproviding innovative technologies
for todays manufacturing leaders.
300mm
4- 18mm
115mm
115mm
160mm
160mm
4- 12mm H7
150mm
4H7 Depth 10
45 deg
±
0.1
22.5 deg
±
0.1
4-M5x0.8 Depth 8
on 50mm diameter
on 50mm diameter
4-M6x1 Depth 12
on 50mm diameter
40H7 Depth 4.4mm
Robot Base
TA Robot Wrist
TA Work Envelope
Point P
Pt P
Point P
D: Waist
Radius
B: Maximum
Reach
A: Minimum
Reach
C: Working
Range
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
1-888-PANWELD
PFSAmarketing@us.panasonic.com
www.panasonicfa.com
experts in productivity
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
North American Headquarters
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
909 Asbury Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1-888-PANWELD
Satellite Offices
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
3026 Owen Drive, Suite 106
Antioch, TN 37013
615-741-7111
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
20608 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
310-783-4878
Related Company
Panasonic Canada Limited
430 Laird Rd, Unit 1 RR#6
Guelph, ON N1G 3X7, Canada
519-780-2161
Copyright © 2008 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
Subject to change without notice.
*Consult Panasonic for TB Robot Technical Specifications
General Information
Axis Motion
Range (deg)
Maximum Motion Speed (deg/sec)
W
rist
Moment (kgfcm)
W
rist
Inertia (kgfcms
2
)
W001.04
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
TM
TA Robot Technical Specifications
TA1000 / TA1400 / TB1400*
TA1600 / TA1800 / TA1900 / TB1800*
Axes 6
6
Payload (kg)
6
8 / 8 / 6
A: Min. Reach (mm)
362 / 352
360 / 472 / 552
B: Max. Reach (mm)
1068 / 1374
1598 / 1796 / 1895
C: Working Range (mm)
706 / 1022
1238 / 1324 / 1343
D: Waist Radius (mm)
275
290
Repeatability (mm)
+/- 0.1
+/- 0.1
Manipulator Weight (kg)
145 / 161
180 / 185 / 185
Mechanical Brakes
All Axis (Release switches on robot)
Mounting
F C W A / F C A
F C A
RT
340
340
UA
245
255
FA
305 / 350
475
RW
540
540
BW
240
255
TW
800
800
RT
170
170
UA
190
170
FA
190
175
RW
370
360
BW
375
350
TW
600
540
RW
164
240 / 240 / 150
BW
164
240 / 240 / 150
TW
54
100 / 100 / 60
RW
4.3
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
BW
4.6
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
TW
0.5
1.3 / 1.3 / 0.6
Controller/Welder Technical Specifications
Input Power
3 Phase 200VAC +/- 20VAC,
23kVA 50/60Hz
Duty Cycle
350A 80% CV,
350A 60% Pulse
Output Current Range
30350 ADC
Output Voltage Range
1236 VDC
Max No Load Voltage
65 VDC
Cooling Method
Indirect Air Circulation
IP Rating
IP 22
Welding Method
Pulse, CV(SP-MAG)
Wire Types
Mild Steel, Stainless Steel
Wire Diameters
035045" (0.91.2 mm)
Weight (kg)
110
Wire Feeder Technical Specifications
Motor Type
50W AC Digital Servo
Weight (kg)
3 where welding and robot technologies merge
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company introduces TAWERS
TM
, The Arc Welding Robotic Solution.
TAWERS is a fusion of robot and welding technologies utilizing EAC
TM
(Embedded Arc Control) Technology.
TAWERS is a revolution in technology built on decades of industry-leading production experience.
EAC Technology:
Eliminating barriersopening opportunities
TAWERS comes standard with Embedded Arc Control (EAC) technology which eliminates the need for
three separate control systems and fuses control of the robot, welder and servo wire feeder into a single
physical unit. This new controls breakthrough is contained entirely
internal to the robot controller and is
monitored by the TAWERS 64-bit main CPU. EAC technology controls not only the robot motion path and
sequence commands, but simultaneously synchronizes the welding power supply waveform control and
servo wire feeder response accordingly, to adjust and correct for dynamic changes in the welding process.
TAWERS with EAC technology soars beyond conventional digital communication systems, delivering the
first generation of fully software-controlled robotic welding solutions.
We invite you to learn more about the TAWERS EAC Technology advantageand discover how this
revolutionary solution provides greater welding flexibility, ultra low spatter, and higher quality welds for
dramatically increased productivity.
discover the
power
of
E
A
C
technology
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company knows the challenges the
manufacturing industry faces. Weve developed world-class robotic
arc welding solutions that help you outperform your competition
around the corner and around the world. We are Panasonic, the
experts in welding productivityproviding innovative technologies
for todays manufacturing leaders.
300mm
4- 18mm
115mm
115mm
160mm
160mm
4- 12mm H7
150mm
4H7 Depth 10
45 deg
±
0.1
22.5 deg
±
0.1
4-M5x0.8 Depth 8
on 50mm diameter
on 50mm diameter
4-M6x1 Depth 12
on 50mm diameter
40H7 Depth 4.4mm
Robot Base
TA Robot Wrist
TA Work Envelope
Point P
Pt P
Point P
D: Waist
Radius
B: Maximum
Reach
A: Minimum
Reach
C: Working
Range
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
1-888-PANWELD
PFSAmarketing@us.panasonic.com
www.panasonicfa.com
experts in productivity
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
North American Headquarters
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
909 Asbury Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1-888-PANWELD
Satellite Offices
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
3026 Owen Drive, Suite 106
Antioch, TN 37013
615-741-7111
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
20608 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
310-783-4878
Related Company
Panasonic Canada Limited
430 Laird Rd, Unit 1 RR#6
Guelph, ON N1G 3X7, Canada
519-780-2161
Copyright © 2008 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
Subject to change without notice.
*Consult Panasonic for TB Robot Technical Specifications
General Information
Axis Motion
Range (deg)
Maximum Motion Speed (deg/sec)
W
rist
Moment (kgfcm)
W
rist
Inertia (kgfcms
2
)
W001.04
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
TM
TA Robot Technical Specifications
TA1000 / TA1400 / TB1400*
TA1600 / TA1800 / TA1900 / TB1800*
Axes 6
6
Payload (kg)
6
8 / 8 / 6
A: Min. Reach (mm)
362 / 352
360 / 472 / 552
B: Max. Reach (mm)
1068 / 1374
1598 / 1796 / 1895
C: Working Range (mm)
706 / 1022
1238 / 1324 / 1343
D: Waist Radius (mm)
275
290
Repeatability (mm)
+/- 0.1
+/- 0.1
Manipulator Weight (kg)
145 / 161
180 / 185 / 185
Mechanical Brakes
All Axis (Release switches on robot)
Mounting
F C W A / F C A
F C A
RT
340
340
UA
245
255
FA
305 / 350
475
RW
540
540
BW
240
255
TW
800
800
RT
170
170
UA
190
170
FA
190
175
RW
370
360
BW
375
350
TW
600
540
RW
164
240 / 240 / 150
BW
164
240 / 240 / 150
TW
54
100 / 100 / 60
RW
4.3
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
BW
4.6
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
TW
0.5
1.3 / 1.3 / 0.6
Controller/Welder Technical Specifications
Input Power
3 Phase 200VAC +/- 20VAC,
23kVA 50/60Hz
Duty Cycle
350A 80% CV,
350A 60% Pulse
Output Current Range
30350 ADC
Output Voltage Range
1236 VDC
Max No Load Voltage
65 VDC
Cooling Method
Indirect Air Circulation
IP Rating
IP 22
Welding Method
Pulse, CV(SP-MAG)
Wire Types
Mild Steel, Stainless Steel
Wire Diameters
035045" (0.91.2 mm)
Weight (kg)
110
Wire Feeder Technical Specifications
Motor Type
50W AC Digital Servo
Weight (kg)
3 advance to the next level
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robot and welder share a common control platformutilizing EAC
TM
technologywith a new interface
that operates 140250X faster than conventional systems and blurs the line between welding and robot control. These
advances offer remarkable new high performance Pulse and CV (SP-MAG) welding solutions.
automatic stickout correction
This valuable optional software feature increases welding process control by allowing the robot to correct for stickout
variation due to errors in robot path programming. The robot corrects to a pre-programmed electrical stickout defined
by the technician on either a per weld or global basis. This correction eliminates a variable from the welding process
providing more consistent penetration while reducing the chances for burn through.
robot lift arc starting
As the robot senses current detection it retracts to create the welding arc using voltage instead of currentdramatically
limiting ignition spatter common to CV and Pulse welding processes. The extremely fast reaction also significantly increases
first strike arc start efficiency.
robot lift arc ending
The TAWERS robot virtually eliminates wire stick detection time and wire burn back time by automatically lifting the wire
out of the puddle during the weld crater process and proceeding to the next weld in one motion. The lift motion, not only
significantly reduces the total arc ending time and programming time but as a secondary benefit sharpens the welding
wire simultaneously, thus maximizing the starting success of the next weld.
arc data monitor
A high resolution arc data monitoring system whose effectiveness is enhanced by virtue of the superb stability of the wire
feed and arc control is designed into every TAWERS robotic arc welding solution. As part of the standard package, the
system can monitor specific control limits set for a variety of macro and micro welding parameters and signal when the
welding process is not within the preset limits. Two optional software packages exist to take monitoring to the next level.
The first package offers the ability to perform data logging of actual and preset welding parameters while correlating these
values to the points within the welding program. This log is then stored for later analysis and or export.
The second package offers the user an oscilloscope function, resident on the robot teach
pendant, with the ability to display high sampling rate data in a high resolution format for
detailed waveform analysis by a welding engineer or lower resolution for production quality
control. There is no longer a need to drag sensors and computers out to the welding shop
floorwith TAWERS the high resolution arc data monitoring hardware is standard. Take
your welding process control and analysis to the next level with TAWERS, the arc welding
robotic solution.
TAWERS
TM
welder:
breakthrough capabilities in a compact package
TAWERS
TM
bus communication:
revolutionary welding process SP-MAG
SP-MAG is a new welding process developed out of industry
needs for a more versatile CV welding process. Where conven-
tional and even high-end CV processes have tried to produce
low-spatter, high-speed weldsthey have missed the mark
ultimately demanding lower amperage levels or slower welding
speeds to achieve their goals. TAWERS has successfully met
these challenges by bringing together the major benefits of
Pulse and CV into one process SP-MAG Ultra low spatter levels Low heat input Low susceptibility to arc blow Wide process windows across entire amperage range Excellent thin material and gap handling capability
ultra low spatter process SP-MAG
Spatter is the enemy of every company, big or small. The
TAWERS solution takes aim at not only the arc physics that
generate spatter, but also other factors that directly impact
spatter generation. SP-MAG combined with advances in
welding arc starting and ending have led to an extreme
decrease in the amount of spatter generated during the entire
welding process. Extensive testing has shown that a switch
from conventional CV to SP-MAG could result in a savings of 100 150 lbs of less spatter generated per arc
(200A, 60% arc on, 80% eff, 1 shift 240 days/yr) 100 150 lbs less wire purchased per arc Reduced or eliminated secondary cleanup operations
saving manpower, floor space and limiting total work
in process
ground-breaking feedback control
Using a 100 kHz primary side high frequency inverter, TAWERS
offers an extremely fast responseproviding exceptionally
precise, almost real time, control of the welding arc. 10
-5
sec (10 micro second) control and correction cycle 5X faster response than conventional feedback
control circuits Electronic reactor control makes special process inductance
taps a thing of the past. Optimum current control during all
phases of welding is now possible. Ability to change at will between pulse and CV during
welding means no performance compromise and superior
gap handling while maintaining wide process windows
during low- or high-speed welding.
dust-proof sealed robot and welder
TAWERS incorporates a highly sophisticated cooling
system that evacuates heat from the welder section,
eliminating the need to circulate outside air across vital
electronic components. Virtually eliminates failures due to welding particle
contamination Provides a more efficient, maintenance-free design Increases uptime and reliability Fan on demand cooling system to reduce
energy consumption
The information provided within this document is subject to change
at any time without notice.
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robotic welding solution control platform is designed to increase your welding quality while boosting your
production capabilities with exciting new technologies.
optimized for productivity
TAWERS
TM
arc welding robots are the culmination of years
of research combining the new line of high performance TA
series manipulators with the latest generation WG welders
fused together using EAC
TM
technology. The next generation
in robotic welding solutions is offered in a broad range of
models to maximize your productivity through world class
advancements unique to the TAWERS platform.
TAWERS robots are optimized for speedwith larger motors
and drives, increased acceleration and a high rigidity FEA
optimized design. Exceptionally high maximum robot speeds
maximize your performance by driving down cycle times.
These advances combined with innovative robot welder
communication, industry leading welding technologies
and effective software and hardware improvements create
powerful new solutions for your arc welding challenges.
reduced and integrated cabling
The ability to design and manufacture the robot, welder and
feeder package by the single equipment manufacturer provides
flexibility of design, eliminating compromises required by multiple
vendor solutions. TAWERS capitalized on this design flexibility
resulting in an extremely clean and compact feeder and cabling
package. Innovative cable management and design innovations
provide additional tangible benefits including Decreasing dynamic stresses which allow better acceleration
and higher speeds Practically eliminating routine feeder and cable maintenance Internal feeder cable management which increases uptime
by eliminating downtime
advanced awareness
The TAWERS robot control platform incorporates intelligent
collision detection software that monitors the force applied
to the robot arm and drops into a soft servo mode when an
abnormal force is detected. This function greatly reduces pin-
ning of the torch against the welding fixture or positioning
devicea common problem in competitive designs that drop
into an emergency stop condition at abnormal force detection.
servo feeder on board
During production one of the most important factors in a
successful welding process is feedability. For this reason every
TAWERS robot comes standard with an AC digital servo wire
feeder. This new wire feeder not only provides a clean and
compact package but just as importantly, it provides Strong, steady wire feeding with exceptional performance
in low or high load situations Highly controlled acceleration/deceleration synchronized
with the robot through bus communication for optimum
start, weld and ending performance Extremely high level of instantaneous wire feed consistency
providing an unprecedented level of arc length control
increased control over the welding process
An optional software package, WPMGR (Welding Process
Manager) was developed based on a high volume automotive
manufacturers need to go beyond standard password protection.
Total management control requires that there be limited access
to the welding process based on an employees training, capa-
bility and/or authorization level to modify specific areas of the
welding program. WPMGR divides the welding process into six
access levels and allows registration of up to 20 supervisors
with the ability to allow or restrict access to each of these levels.
The levels include Welding conditions such as amps, volts, travel speeds, etc. Welding positional editing (X, Y, Z) Addition, deletion or editing of welding points Welding torch angle editing (U, V, W) System setting control parameters Master access level The system also performs a data log to track access to
the system by supervisor, access code type and time.
TAWERS
TM
robot series
*
7 models available: from 1000mm to 1900mm reach
*Please see your Panasonic distributor or representative for complete details.
TAWERS AL MIG
High-performance
push-pull aluminum
feeding
Syncro-weaving
function
Lift-start
High-speed welding
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TIG
High-speed TIG
Lift-start
Adapts to all
TAWERS TA Arms
DC Current: steel/
stainless
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TB ARM*
TA1400 and TA1800
arm available
Torch through arm
Slim wrist
Dual robot
applications
Inside box welding
applications advance to the next level
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robot and welder share a common control platformutilizing EAC
TM
technologywith a new interface
that operates 140250X faster than conventional systems and blurs the line between welding and robot control. These
advances offer remarkable new high performance Pulse and CV (SP-MAG) welding solutions.
automatic stickout correction
This valuable optional software feature increases welding process control by allowing the robot to correct for stickout
variation due to errors in robot path programming. The robot corrects to a pre-programmed electrical stickout defined
by the technician on either a per weld or global basis. This correction eliminates a variable from the welding process
providing more consistent penetration while reducing the chances for burn through.
robot lift arc starting
As the robot senses current detection it retracts to create the welding arc using voltage instead of currentdramatically
limiting ignition spatter common to CV and Pulse welding processes. The extremely fast reaction also significantly increases
first strike arc start efficiency.
robot lift arc ending
The TAWERS robot virtually eliminates wire stick detection time and wire burn back time by automatically lifting the wire
out of the puddle during the weld crater process and proceeding to the next weld in one motion. The lift motion, not only
significantly reduces the total arc ending time and programming time but as a secondary benefit sharpens the welding
wire simultaneously, thus maximizing the starting success of the next weld.
arc data monitor
A high resolution arc data monitoring system whose effectiveness is enhanced by virtue of the superb stability of the wire
feed and arc control is designed into every TAWERS robotic arc welding solution. As part of the standard package, the
system can monitor specific control limits set for a variety of macro and micro welding parameters and signal when the
welding process is not within the preset limits. Two optional software packages exist to take monitoring to the next level.
The first package offers the ability to perform data logging of actual and preset welding parameters while correlating these
values to the points within the welding program. This log is then stored for later analysis and or export.
The second package offers the user an oscilloscope function, resident on the robot teach
pendant, with the ability to display high sampling rate data in a high resolution format for
detailed waveform analysis by a welding engineer or lower resolution for production quality
control. There is no longer a need to drag sensors and computers out to the welding shop
floorwith TAWERS the high resolution arc data monitoring hardware is standard. Take
your welding process control and analysis to the next level with TAWERS, the arc welding
robotic solution.
TAWERS
TM
welder:
breakthrough capabilities in a compact package
TAWERS
TM
bus communication:
revolutionary welding process SP-MAG
SP-MAG is a new welding process developed out of industry
needs for a more versatile CV welding process. Where conven-
tional and even high-end CV processes have tried to produce
low-spatter, high-speed weldsthey have missed the mark
ultimately demanding lower amperage levels or slower welding
speeds to achieve their goals. TAWERS has successfully met
these challenges by bringing together the major benefits of
Pulse and CV into one process SP-MAG Ultra low spatter levels Low heat input Low susceptibility to arc blow Wide process windows across entire amperage range Excellent thin material and gap handling capability
ultra low spatter process SP-MAG
Spatter is the enemy of every company, big or small. The
TAWERS solution takes aim at not only the arc physics that
generate spatter, but also other factors that directly impact
spatter generation. SP-MAG combined with advances in
welding arc starting and ending have led to an extreme
decrease in the amount of spatter generated during the entire
welding process. Extensive testing has shown that a switch
from conventional CV to SP-MAG could result in a savings of 100 150 lbs of less spatter generated per arc
(200A, 60% arc on, 80% eff, 1 shift 240 days/yr) 100 150 lbs less wire purchased per arc Reduced or eliminated secondary cleanup operations
saving manpower, floor space and limiting total work
in process
ground-breaking feedback control
Using a 100 kHz primary side high frequency inverter, TAWERS
offers an extremely fast responseproviding exceptionally
precise, almost real time, control of the welding arc. 10
-5
sec (10 micro second) control and correction cycle 5X faster response than conventional feedback
control circuits Electronic reactor control makes special process inductance
taps a thing of the past. Optimum current control during all
phases of welding is now possible. Ability to change at will between pulse and CV during
welding means no performance compromise and superior
gap handling while maintaining wide process windows
during low- or high-speed welding.
dust-proof sealed robot and welder
TAWERS incorporates a highly sophisticated cooling
system that evacuates heat from the welder section,
eliminating the need to circulate outside air across vital
electronic components. Virtually eliminates failures due to welding particle
contamination Provides a more efficient, maintenance-free design Increases uptime and reliability Fan on demand cooling system to reduce
energy consumption
The information provided within this document is subject to change
at any time without notice.
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robotic welding solution control platform is designed to increase your welding quality while boosting your
production capabilities with exciting new technologies.
optimized for productivity
TAWERS
TM
arc welding robots are the culmination of years
of research combining the new line of high performance TA
series manipulators with the latest generation WG welders
fused together using EAC
TM
technology. The next generation
in robotic welding solutions is offered in a broad range of
models to maximize your productivity through world class
advancements unique to the TAWERS platform.
TAWERS robots are optimized for speedwith larger motors
and drives, increased acceleration and a high rigidity FEA
optimized design. Exceptionally high maximum robot speeds
maximize your performance by driving down cycle times.
These advances combined with innovative robot welder
communication, industry leading welding technologies
and effective software and hardware improvements create
powerful new solutions for your arc welding challenges.
reduced and integrated cabling
The ability to design and manufacture the robot, welder and
feeder package by the single equipment manufacturer provides
flexibility of design, eliminating compromises required by multiple
vendor solutions. TAWERS capitalized on this design flexibility
resulting in an extremely clean and compact feeder and cabling
package. Innovative cable management and design innovations
provide additional tangible benefits including Decreasing dynamic stresses which allow better acceleration
and higher speeds Practically eliminating routine feeder and cable maintenance Internal feeder cable management which increases uptime
by eliminating downtime
advanced awareness
The TAWERS robot control platform incorporates intelligent
collision detection software that monitors the force applied
to the robot arm and drops into a soft servo mode when an
abnormal force is detected. This function greatly reduces pin-
ning of the torch against the welding fixture or positioning
devicea common problem in competitive designs that drop
into an emergency stop condition at abnormal force detection.
servo feeder on board
During production one of the most important factors in a
successful welding process is feedability. For this reason every
TAWERS robot comes standard with an AC digital servo wire
feeder. This new wire feeder not only provides a clean and
compact package but just as importantly, it provides Strong, steady wire feeding with exceptional performance
in low or high load situations Highly controlled acceleration/deceleration synchronized
with the robot through bus communication for optimum
start, weld and ending performance Extremely high level of instantaneous wire feed consistency
providing an unprecedented level of arc length control
increased control over the welding process
An optional software package, WPMGR (Welding Process
Manager) was developed based on a high volume automotive
manufacturers need to go beyond standard password protection.
Total management control requires that there be limited access
to the welding process based on an employees training, capa-
bility and/or authorization level to modify specific areas of the
welding program. WPMGR divides the welding process into six
access levels and allows registration of up to 20 supervisors
with the ability to allow or restrict access to each of these levels.
The levels include Welding conditions such as amps, volts, travel speeds, etc. Welding positional editing (X, Y, Z) Addition, deletion or editing of welding points Welding torch angle editing (U, V, W) System setting control parameters Master access level The system also performs a data log to track access to
the system by supervisor, access code type and time.
TAWERS
TM
robot series
*
7 models available: from 1000mm to 1900mm reach
*Please see your Panasonic distributor or representative for complete details.
TAWERS AL MIG
High-performance
push-pull aluminum
feeding
Syncro-weaving
function
Lift-start
High-speed welding
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TIG
High-speed TIG
Lift-start
Adapts to all
TAWERS TA Arms
DC Current: steel/
stainless
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TB ARM*
TA1400 and TA1800
arm available
Torch through arm
Slim wrist
Dual robot
applications
Inside box welding
applications advance to the next level
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robot and welder share a common control platformutilizing EAC
TM
technologywith a new interface
that operates 140250X faster than conventional systems and blurs the line between welding and robot control. These
advances offer remarkable new high performance Pulse and CV (SP-MAG) welding solutions.
automatic stickout correction
This valuable optional software feature increases welding process control by allowing the robot to correct for stickout
variation due to errors in robot path programming. The robot corrects to a pre-programmed electrical stickout defined
by the technician on either a per weld or global basis. This correction eliminates a variable from the welding process
providing more consistent penetration while reducing the chances for burn through.
robot lift arc starting
As the robot senses current detection it retracts to create the welding arc using voltage instead of currentdramatically
limiting ignition spatter common to CV and Pulse welding processes. The extremely fast reaction also significantly increases
first strike arc start efficiency.
robot lift arc ending
The TAWERS robot virtually eliminates wire stick detection time and wire burn back time by automatically lifting the wire
out of the puddle during the weld crater process and proceeding to the next weld in one motion. The lift motion, not only
significantly reduces the total arc ending time and programming time but as a secondary benefit sharpens the welding
wire simultaneously, thus maximizing the starting success of the next weld.
arc data monitor
A high resolution arc data monitoring system whose effectiveness is enhanced by virtue of the superb stability of the wire
feed and arc control is designed into every TAWERS robotic arc welding solution. As part of the standard package, the
system can monitor specific control limits set for a variety of macro and micro welding parameters and signal when the
welding process is not within the preset limits. Two optional software packages exist to take monitoring to the next level.
The first package offers the ability to perform data logging of actual and preset welding parameters while correlating these
values to the points within the welding program. This log is then stored for later analysis and or export.
The second package offers the user an oscilloscope function, resident on the robot teach
pendant, with the ability to display high sampling rate data in a high resolution format for
detailed waveform analysis by a welding engineer or lower resolution for production quality
control. There is no longer a need to drag sensors and computers out to the welding shop
floorwith TAWERS the high resolution arc data monitoring hardware is standard. Take
your welding process control and analysis to the next level with TAWERS, the arc welding
robotic solution.
TAWERS
TM
welder:
breakthrough capabilities in a compact package
TAWERS
TM
bus communication:
revolutionary welding process SP-MAG
SP-MAG is a new welding process developed out of industry
needs for a more versatile CV welding process. Where conven-
tional and even high-end CV processes have tried to produce
low-spatter, high-speed weldsthey have missed the mark
ultimately demanding lower amperage levels or slower welding
speeds to achieve their goals. TAWERS has successfully met
these challenges by bringing together the major benefits of
Pulse and CV into one process SP-MAG Ultra low spatter levels Low heat input Low susceptibility to arc blow Wide process windows across entire amperage range Excellent thin material and gap handling capability
ultra low spatter process SP-MAG
Spatter is the enemy of every company, big or small. The
TAWERS solution takes aim at not only the arc physics that
generate spatter, but also other factors that directly impact
spatter generation. SP-MAG combined with advances in
welding arc starting and ending have led to an extreme
decrease in the amount of spatter generated during the entire
welding process. Extensive testing has shown that a switch
from conventional CV to SP-MAG could result in a savings of 100 150 lbs of less spatter generated per arc
(200A, 60% arc on, 80% eff, 1 shift 240 days/yr) 100 150 lbs less wire purchased per arc Reduced or eliminated secondary cleanup operations
saving manpower, floor space and limiting total work
in process
ground-breaking feedback control
Using a 100 kHz primary side high frequency inverter, TAWERS
offers an extremely fast responseproviding exceptionally
precise, almost real time, control of the welding arc. 10
-5
sec (10 micro second) control and correction cycle 5X faster response than conventional feedback
control circuits Electronic reactor control makes special process inductance
taps a thing of the past. Optimum current control during all
phases of welding is now possible. Ability to change at will between pulse and CV during
welding means no performance compromise and superior
gap handling while maintaining wide process windows
during low- or high-speed welding.
dust-proof sealed robot and welder
TAWERS incorporates a highly sophisticated cooling
system that evacuates heat from the welder section,
eliminating the need to circulate outside air across vital
electronic components. Virtually eliminates failures due to welding particle
contamination Provides a more efficient, maintenance-free design Increases uptime and reliability Fan on demand cooling system to reduce
energy consumption
The information provided within this document is subject to change
at any time without notice.
The 64 bit TAWERS
TM
robotic welding solution control platform is designed to increase your welding quality while boosting your
production capabilities with exciting new technologies.
optimized for productivity
TAWERS
TM
arc welding robots are the culmination of years
of research combining the new line of high performance TA
series manipulators with the latest generation WG welders
fused together using EAC
TM
technology. The next generation
in robotic welding solutions is offered in a broad range of
models to maximize your productivity through world class
advancements unique to the TAWERS platform.
TAWERS robots are optimized for speedwith larger motors
and drives, increased acceleration and a high rigidity FEA
optimized design. Exceptionally high maximum robot speeds
maximize your performance by driving down cycle times.
These advances combined with innovative robot welder
communication, industry leading welding technologies
and effective software and hardware improvements create
powerful new solutions for your arc welding challenges.
reduced and integrated cabling
The ability to design and manufacture the robot, welder and
feeder package by the single equipment manufacturer provides
flexibility of design, eliminating compromises required by multiple
vendor solutions. TAWERS capitalized on this design flexibility
resulting in an extremely clean and compact feeder and cabling
package. Innovative cable management and design innovations
provide additional tangible benefits including Decreasing dynamic stresses which allow better acceleration
and higher speeds Practically eliminating routine feeder and cable maintenance Internal feeder cable management which increases uptime
by eliminating downtime
advanced awareness
The TAWERS robot control platform incorporates intelligent
collision detection software that monitors the force applied
to the robot arm and drops into a soft servo mode when an
abnormal force is detected. This function greatly reduces pin-
ning of the torch against the welding fixture or positioning
devicea common problem in competitive designs that drop
into an emergency stop condition at abnormal force detection.
servo feeder on board
During production one of the most important factors in a
successful welding process is feedability. For this reason every
TAWERS robot comes standard with an AC digital servo wire
feeder. This new wire feeder not only provides a clean and
compact package but just as importantly, it provides Strong, steady wire feeding with exceptional performance
in low or high load situations Highly controlled acceleration/deceleration synchronized
with the robot through bus communication for optimum
start, weld and ending performance Extremely high level of instantaneous wire feed consistency
providing an unprecedented level of arc length control
increased control over the welding process
An optional software package, WPMGR (Welding Process
Manager) was developed based on a high volume automotive
manufacturers need to go beyond standard password protection.
Total management control requires that there be limited access
to the welding process based on an employees training, capa-
bility and/or authorization level to modify specific areas of the
welding program. WPMGR divides the welding process into six
access levels and allows registration of up to 20 supervisors
with the ability to allow or restrict access to each of these levels.
The levels include Welding conditions such as amps, volts, travel speeds, etc. Welding positional editing (X, Y, Z) Addition, deletion or editing of welding points Welding torch angle editing (U, V, W) System setting control parameters Master access level The system also performs a data log to track access to
the system by supervisor, access code type and time.
TAWERS
TM
robot series
*
7 models available: from 1000mm to 1900mm reach
*Please see your Panasonic distributor or representative for complete details.
TAWERS AL MIG
High-performance
push-pull aluminum
feeding
Syncro-weaving
function
Lift-start
High-speed welding
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TIG
High-speed TIG
Lift-start
Adapts to all
TAWERS TA Arms
DC Current: steel/
stainless
Converts in minutes
TAWERS TB ARM*
TA1400 and TA1800
arm available
Torch through arm
Slim wrist
Dual robot
applications
Inside box welding
applications where welding and robot technologies merge
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company introduces TAWERS
TM
, The Arc Welding Robotic Solution.
TAWERS is a fusion of robot and welding technologies utilizing EAC
TM
(Embedded Arc Control) Technology.
TAWERS is a revolution in technology built on decades of industry-leading production experience.
EAC Technology:
Eliminating barriersopening opportunities
TAWERS comes standard with Embedded Arc Control (EAC) technology which eliminates the need for
three separate control systems and fuses control of the robot, welder and servo wire feeder into a single
physical unit. This new controls breakthrough is contained entirely
internal to the robot controller and is
monitored by the TAWERS 64-bit main CPU. EAC technology controls not only the robot motion path and
sequence commands, but simultaneously synchronizes the welding power supply waveform control and
servo wire feeder response accordingly, to adjust and correct for dynamic changes in the welding process.
TAWERS with EAC technology soars beyond conventional digital communication systems, delivering the
first generation of fully software-controlled robotic welding solutions.
We invite you to learn more about the TAWERS EAC Technology advantageand discover how this
revolutionary solution provides greater welding flexibility, ultra low spatter, and higher quality welds for
dramatically increased productivity.
discover the
power
of
E
A
C
technology
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company knows the challenges the
manufacturing industry faces. Weve developed world-class robotic
arc welding solutions that help you outperform your competition
around the corner and around the world. We are Panasonic, the
experts in welding productivityproviding innovative technologies
for todays manufacturing leaders.
300mm
4- 18mm
115mm
115mm
160mm
160mm
4- 12mm H7
150mm
4H7 Depth 10
45 deg
±
0.1
22.5 deg
±
0.1
4-M5x0.8 Depth 8
on 50mm diameter
on 50mm diameter
4-M6x1 Depth 12
on 50mm diameter
40H7 Depth 4.4mm
Robot Base
TA Robot Wrist
TA Work Envelope
Point P
Pt P
Point P
D: Waist
Radius
B: Maximum
Reach
A: Minimum
Reach
C: Working
Range
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
1-888-PANWELD
PFSAmarketing@us.panasonic.com
www.panasonicfa.com
experts in productivity
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
North American Headquarters
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
909 Asbury Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1-888-PANWELD
Satellite Offices
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
3026 Owen Drive, Suite 106
Antioch, TN 37013
615-741-7111
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company
20608 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
310-783-4878
Related Company
Panasonic Canada Limited
430 Laird Rd, Unit 1 RR#6
Guelph, ON N1G 3X7, Canada
519-780-2161
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Subject to change without notice.
*Consult Panasonic for TB Robot Technical Specifications
General Information
Axis Motion
Range (deg)
Maximum Motion Speed (deg/sec)
W
rist
Moment (kgfcm)
W
rist
Inertia (kgfcms
2
)
W001.04
Panasonic
Factory Solutions Company
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
FEATURING
Embedded Arc Control
TECHNOLOGY
TM
TA Robot Technical Specifications
TA1000 / TA1400 / TB1400*
TA1600 / TA1800 / TA1900 / TB1800*
Axes 6
6
Payload (kg)
6
8 / 8 / 6
A: Min. Reach (mm)
362 / 352
360 / 472 / 552
B: Max. Reach (mm)
1068 / 1374
1598 / 1796 / 1895
C: Working Range (mm)
706 / 1022
1238 / 1324 / 1343
D: Waist Radius (mm)
275
290
Repeatability (mm)
+/- 0.1
+/- 0.1
Manipulator Weight (kg)
145 / 161
180 / 185 / 185
Mechanical Brakes
All Axis (Release switches on robot)
Mounting
F C W A / F C A
F C A
RT
340
340
UA
245
255
FA
305 / 350
475
RW
540
540
BW
240
255
TW
800
800
RT
170
170
UA
190
170
FA
190
175
RW
370
360
BW
375
350
TW
600
540
RW
164
240 / 240 / 150
BW
164
240 / 240 / 150
TW
54
100 / 100 / 60
RW
4.3
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
BW
4.6
7.3 / 7.3 / 3.8
TW
0.5
1.3 / 1.3 / 0.6
Controller/Welder Technical Specifications
Input Power
3 Phase 200VAC +/- 20VAC,
23kVA 50/60Hz
Duty Cycle
350A 80% CV,
350A 60% Pulse
Output Current Range
30350 ADC
Output Voltage Range
1236 VDC
Max No Load Voltage
65 VDC
Cooling Method
Indirect Air Circulation
IP Rating
IP 22
Welding Method
Pulse, CV(SP-MAG)
Wire Types
Mild Steel, Stainless Steel
Wire Diameters
035045" (0.91.2 mm)
Weight (kg)
110
Wire Feeder Technical Specifications
Motor Type
50W AC Digital Servo
Weight (kg)
3