Ask the Experts
Published on: 01/30/2009
Last Reply on: 02/02/2009
Category: Welding, Arc
Technology: Vision
I have a old Miller robot. It will arc fault for no reason. I have checked grounds, changed liner, checked wire feed. I can't find anything. Please help me. Thank you
Tammy, 95% of the time the issue turns out to be the welder, not the robot. Focus on the welder cabling. Have you tried a new wire drive cable? The next time it happens, see if you can feed wire. Thank you, Troy Sather Integration Manager Ellison Technologies Automation 2906 21st Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 T 712.388.6988 M 402.650.5242 F 712.388.6989 www.ellisontechnologies.com tsather@ellisontechnologies.com
Troy Sather from Acieta, LLC | 02/02/2009
What kind of robot is it exactly? Look on the robot arm itself for a tag. Miller didn't really make robots, so chances are that it was built by OTC. If it is a robot problem, perhaps they can help. http://www.daihen-usa.com/products/arc/ Of course, that robot is quite old and it may be time to replace it. Check out www.motoman.com for welding robots.
Erik Nieves from Plus One Robotics | 02/02/2009