Torch Exchange Station TES for WH Welding Guns

Increased Robotic Welding Flexibility & Productivity

The torch exchange station TES can be used anywhere where welding torches need to be exchanged quickly and reliably. The strengths of the system include a change of torch geometry or even preventive torch changes for servicing wear parts of a TIG welding torch ABITIG^® WH or MIG/MAG WH welding torch.

The torch exchanging movement is carried out by the welding robot. This allows excellent flexibility in positioning the exchange stations in the welding cell regardless of whether it is on a gantry welding system or in compact welding cells in mass production facilities. In combination with the proven MIG/MAG WH welding torch necks, the integrated cutting of the wire ensures safe and secure exchanges.

Torch Exchange System TES Features & Benefits:

• Modular system offers a simple and inexpensive solution for automatic torch neck exchanges
• PLC or Fieldbus system integration offers widespread use and easy control of the unit
• Sensors integrated into the system record position of the movement to recognize the torch position
• Available for ROBO WH in MIG and TIG* welding torch systems

* currently only without cold wire feed

For MIG Welding

Combine up to 4 TES docking stations to load up on all sorts of different swanneck lengths and bends with different ratings - or keep the setup uniform to maximize arc-on time.

For TIG Welding

If robotic TIG welding without a cold wire feed, you can use TES stations for your ABITIG WH Robotic Torches and get the most out of your robot welding cell setup.

MIG & TIG Combined

Using both a MIG and TIG robotic welding arm in close proximity? Use a TES station to dock both ROBO WH and ABITIG WH welding torch necks and interchange neck changes between robots.

Torch Exchange Station Application Video

ROBO WH Product Overview (for use with TES)

1. Zero position, locking body down with locking fork retracted

2. Locking body up, locking fork extended

3. Locking body up, locking fork retracted

4. Locking body down, locking fork extended

1. Pneumatic cylinder end position sensors