The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, №10

2003 №10 (31)

2003 №10 (01)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #10-11, 199-205 pages

Recent development of high efficiency arc welding systems in Japan

M. Ushio¹, Yu. Sugitani²

¹Osaka University, Japan
²Japan Techno-Mate

Abstract
The paper describes recent trends to carry forward the automation in welding process in Japanese industries. The present situation on the introduction of computer integrated manufacturing is surveyed and its concept and relation among the constituent subsystems are shown. Also recent developments of arc welding processes and related tools are reviewed. They are as follows: schematic image of the structure of computer integrated manufacturing system (CIM); short descriptions for the trend of introducing CIM system (an example of multi-robot welding system in shipyard, virtual factory, network monitoring of welding quality, clarification of welder's skill); development of high efficiency welding processes.
Keywords: arc welding, high efficiency complexes and welding processes, systematizing of processes, virtual factory, control system

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Suggested Citation

M. Ushio, Yu. Sugitani (2003) Recent development of high efficiency arc welding systems in Japan. The Paton Welding J., 10, 199-205.

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