FOCUS ON WELDING
THE AUTOMATION GAIN
New welding automation systems have led to energy savings , improved working conditions and higher productivity for the AKG Group .
“ High-tech welding automation solutions from CLOOS have increased production efficiency at AKG Group ’ s factory at Sarreguemines in France .”
The AKG Group relies on high-tech automation from CLOOS to weld aluminium components at its French site in Sarreguemines . The heat exchanger and cooling system specialist uses two CLOOS robot systems and numerous manual welding machines in its production .
“ With the two robot systems , we have significantly increased our productivity ,” explained Sacha Jung , Managing Director , AKG France . “ By using the welding fume extraction torch and the laser sensor on the new robot system , we have been able to achieve considerable energy savings and improved working conditions .”
For over 100 years , the AKG Group ( with its headquarters in Germany ) has been developing and producing high-performance heat exchangers and complete cooling modules and systems for construction machinery ; compressed air systems ; industrial coolers ; agricultural and forestry machinery ; vehicle construction ; rail vehicles ; aviation ; municipal vehicles ; household appliances and special applications .
More than 3,500 employees produce over 2.5 million heat exchangers in various designs every year . In addition to the French site , it boasts ten other independent production sites and 14 sales companies around the world .
Productivity in focus
AKG Group commissioned the first robot system at the French production site back in 2015 . Last year , another robot system with high-tech automation components followed .
“ The heart of the system is the QIROX QRC-350-E robot . The wide range of the seven-axis robot simplifies and speeds up the welding of complex workpieces . The C-shaped frame positions the robot overhead on a fixed extension arm . This robot position enables better accessibility to the workpiece and facilitates welding of larger workpieces ,” CLOOS told ISMR .
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