JP2572104B2 - Polishing method for welding electrodes - Google Patents
Polishing method for welding electrodesInfo
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- JP2572104B2 JP2572104B2 JP7419288A JP7419288A JP2572104B2 JP 2572104 B2 JP2572104 B2 JP 2572104B2 JP 7419288 A JP7419288 A JP 7419288A JP 7419288 A JP7419288 A JP 7419288A JP 2572104 B2 JP2572104 B2 JP 2572104B2
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【発明の詳細な説明】 （産業上の利用分野） 本発明は、溶接用電極を研摩する方法に関する。Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for polishing a welding electrode.
（従来の技術） 従来より、ワークの複数箇所に溶接を施す場合、溶接
治具および溶接ロボットが配設された溶接ステーション
にワークを搬入し、該ワークの複数の溶接箇所の大半を
上記溶接治具に備えられた複数の溶接ガンにより溶接
し、該溶接痴愚の各溶接ガンによっては溶接し難い溶接
箇所に対しては動き自由度が大きい溶接ロボットに備え
られた溶接ガンとにより溶接することが一般によく行わ
れている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when performing welding on a plurality of locations on a work, the work is carried into a welding station provided with a welding jig and a welding robot, and most of the plurality of welding locations on the work are subjected to the above-described welding treatment. It is possible to perform welding with a plurality of welding guns provided on the welding tool, and to weld with a welding gun provided in a welding robot having a high degree of freedom of movement for a welding portion that is difficult to weld with each welding gun of the welding filth. Generally done well.
ところで、上記溶接治具および溶接ロボットにより溶
接作業を行っている過程においては、各々に備えられた
溶接ガンの溶接用電極が摩減してくる。そして、このよ
うい摩減した電極は、例えば実開昭62−10975号公報や
実開昭62−10976号公報等に開示されているように、自
動電極整形機にかけられて定期的に研摩（整形）され、
その後、再び溶接作業が供されているのが現状である。By the way, in the process of performing the welding operation by the welding jig and the welding robot, the welding electrodes of the welding guns provided in the respective parts are worn down. The electrode thus worn out is applied to an automatic electrode shaping machine and periodically polished (for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 62-10975 and Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 62-10976). Shaping)
After that, welding work is being provided again.
（発明が解決しようとする課題） とろで、上記の如く、溶接ステーションに配設された
溶接治具および溶接ロボットの各々に備えられた溶接ガ
ンの電極を研摩する場合、上記溶接ロボット側の溶接ガ
ンの電極にあっては、自由度が大きい溶接ロボットの動
きにより自動電極整形機のところまで移動させて研摩す
ることができる。しかし、上記溶接治具側の複数の溶接
ガンの電極にあっては、通常、該各溶接ガンは溶接治具
の溶接作業エリアに固設されていて動きの自由度が極め
て小さいことから、上記溶接ロボットの如く自動電極整
形機のところまで移動させて研摩することができず、ど
うしても作業者が電極を自動電極整形機のところまで持
って行って研摩しなければならない。このため、上記溶
接治具側の各溶接ガンの電極の研摩に長時間を要しかつ
電極研摩作業が煩わしいという問題があった。(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, when the electrodes of the welding guns provided in each of the welding jig and the welding robot provided in the welding station are polished, the welding on the welding robot side is performed. The electrode of the gun can be moved to an automatic electrode shaping machine by the movement of a welding robot having a large degree of freedom for polishing. However, in the electrodes of the plurality of welding guns on the welding jig side, the welding guns are usually fixed in the welding work area of the welding jig, and the degree of freedom of movement is extremely small. Unlike a welding robot, it cannot be moved to the automatic electrode shaping machine and polished, and the operator must take the electrode to the automatic electrode shaping machine and polish. For this reason, there has been a problem that it takes a long time to polish the electrodes of the respective welding guns on the welding jig side, and the electrode polishing work is troublesome.
本発明はかかる点に鑑みてなされたものであり、その
目的とするところは、上述の如く、溶接ステーションに
配設された溶接治具および溶接ロボットの各々に備えら
れた溶接ガンの電極を研摩する場合に、上記自由度が大
きい溶接ロボットの動きを有効に活用することにより、
動きの自由度が極めて小さい上記溶接治具側の溶接ガン
の電極を作業者が自動電極整形機のところまで持って行
くことなく、その場で居ながらに研摩し得、これにより
溶接治具側の溶接ガンの電極を短時間に研摩しかつ電極
研摩作業を簡単に行わしめんとすることにある。The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing, and has as its object to polish the electrodes of a welding gun provided in each of a welding jig and a welding robot provided in a welding station, as described above. In this case, by effectively utilizing the movement of the welding robot having a large degree of freedom
The operator can grind the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side, which has a very small degree of freedom, without leaving the operator with the automatic electrode shaping machine, while staying there. The purpose of the present invention is to polish the electrodes of the welding gun in a short time and to easily perform the electrode polishing operation.
（課題を解決するための手段） 上記の目的を達成するため、本発明の解決手段は、溶
接ステーションに搬入されたワークに対して溶接を施す
溶接治具および溶接ロボットの各々に備えられた溶接ガ
ンのうち上記溶接治具側の溶接ガンの溶接用電極を研摩
する方法として、上記溶接治具側の溶接ガンの電極を研
摩するに際し、上記溶接ロボットに溶接ガンに替えて電
極研摩機を持たせ、この電極研摩機により溶接治具側の
溶接ガンの電極を研摩するようにする。(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, a solution of the present invention is to provide a welding jig for welding a work carried into a welding station and a welding jig provided for each of a welding robot. As a method of polishing the welding electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side of the gun, when polishing the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side, the welding robot has an electrode grinder instead of the welding gun on the welding robot. Then, the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side is polished by the electrode polishing machine.
（作用） 上記の構成により、本発明方法では、溶接ステーショ
ンに搬入されたワークに対して溶接を施す溶接治具およ
び溶接ロボットの各々に備えられた溶接ガンのうち上記
溶接治具側の溶接ガンの溶接用電極を研摩するに際し、
上記溶接ロボットに溶接ガンに替えて電極研摩機が持た
せられ、この電極研摩機により溶接治具側の溶接ガンの
電極が研摩される。このことから、動きの自由度が極め
て小さい上記各溶接治具側の溶接ガンの電極が、作業者
が自動電極整形機のところまで持って行くことなくその
場で居ながらに研摩され、よって各溶接治具側の溶接ガ
ンの電極研摩作業の短縮化および簡単化が図られること
となる。(Operation) According to the above configuration, in the method of the present invention, the welding gun on the welding jig side among the welding guns provided in each of the welding jig and the welding robot for welding the work carried into the welding station. When polishing the welding electrode of
The welding robot is provided with an electrode polisher instead of the welding gun, and the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig is polished by the electrode polisher. From this, the electrode of the welding gun on each of the above welding jigs, which has a very small degree of freedom of movement, is polished while the worker is there without having to bring it to the automatic electrode shaping machine. The electrode polishing work of the welding gun on the welding jig side can be shortened and simplified.
（実施例） 以下、本発明の実施例に係る溶接用電極研摩方法を図
面に基づいて説明する。Example Hereinafter, a method for polishing a welding electrode according to an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
まず、本発明方法の実施例を説明する前に、本発明方
法を適用した溶接ステーションＳの概略構成を第３図に
基づき説明する。1,1,…は、ワーク搬入路２と直交する
方向に延びる２条のレール3,3に案内されて往復移動す
る複数（５つ）の溶接治具、4,4は、上記レール3,3の両
側に配設された２基の溶接ロボットであって、上記各溶
接治具１は、第２図に拡大詳示するように、基台５の両
側に３つずつ対向して配置された合計６つの溶接ガン6,
6,…と、上記基台５の他の両側に２つずつ対向して配置
された合計４つのクランパ7,7,…とを備えてユニット化
されてなり、上記溶接ステーションＳに搬入され基台５
上に載せられたワークＷを上記各クランパ７でクランプ
して動かないように固定し、この状態で上記ワークＷの
複数の溶接箇所の大半を上記各溶接ガン６により溶接す
るようになされている。First, before describing an embodiment of the method of the present invention, a schematic configuration of a welding station S to which the method of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. Are a plurality (five) of welding jigs reciprocatingly guided by two rails 3, 3 extending in a direction orthogonal to the work carrying path 2, and 4, 4 are the rails 3, 4, 2 are two welding robots disposed on both sides of the base 3, wherein each of the welding jigs 1 is disposed on each side of the base 5 so as to face each other three as shown in an enlarged detail in FIG. 2. A total of six welding guns 6,
, And a total of four clampers 7, 7,... Arranged two by two on the other side of the base 5 to form a unit. Stand 5
The work W placed thereon is clamped by the clampers 7 so as not to move, and in this state, most of a plurality of welding points of the work W are welded by the welding guns 6. .
一方、上記溶接ロボット４のアーム4a先端にも図示し
ない１つの溶接ガンが備えられており、上記溶接治具１
の各溶接ガン６によっては溶接し難い溶接箇所に対して
動きの自由度が大きい溶接ロボット４の溶接ガンにより
溶接するようになされている。また、上記溶接ロボット
４の溶接ガンは、アーム4a先端に対して着脱可能に取り
付けられていて、必要に応じて、第１図に示すように、
電極研摩機８と取り替えるようになされている。On the other hand, one welding gun (not shown) is also provided at the end of the arm 4a of the welding robot 4, and the welding jig 1
Are welded by a welding gun of the welding robot 4 having a large degree of freedom of movement to a welding portion which is difficult to weld depending on the welding gun 6. The welding gun of the welding robot 4 is detachably attached to the tip of the arm 4a. If necessary, as shown in FIG.
The electrode polisher 8 is replaced.
このように構成された上記６つの溶接治具1,1,…から
溶接に供せられるワークＷに応じて適宜選定された１つ
の溶接治具１と、２基の溶接ロボット4,4とを用いて上
記ワークＷに対して溶接を施すが、この溶接作業を行っ
ている過程において、上記溶接治具１および各溶接ロボ
ット４の各々の溶接ガン6,6…の角溶接用電極９が摩減
してくると、これら溶接ガン6,6,…各電極９を研摩（整
形）する必要が生ずる。One welding jig 1 appropriately selected according to the work W to be subjected to welding from the above-described six welding jigs 1, 1,... And two welding robots 4, 4 are connected. The workpiece W is used for welding. In the process of performing this welding operation, the welding jig 1 and the corner welding electrodes 9 of the welding guns 6, 6,. If the number decreases, it becomes necessary to polish (shape) the electrodes 9 of these welding guns 6, 6,....
次に、これら溶接ガン6,6,…の各電極９を研摩（整
形）する要領を説明するに、上記各溶接ロボット４側の
溶接ガンの電極を研摩するに際しては、自由度が大きい
溶接ロボット４の動きによりアーム4aを旋回させ、該ア
ーム4a先端に取り付けられた溶接ガンを図示しない自動
電極整形機のところまで移動させて研摩する。一方、上
記溶接治具１側の各溶接ガン６の電極９を研摩するに際
しては、まず、上記溶接ロボット４に今まで溶接してい
た溶接ガンに替えて、第１図に示すように電極研摩機８
を持たせる。次いで、仮想線にて示す如く、予め上方に
起立姿勢に起こされた状態の溶接治具１側の各溶接ガン
６の電極９に上記付け替えられた電極研摩機８をアーム
4aの旋回動作により対応させ、上記各溶接ガン６の電極
９を電極研摩機８の電極挿入孔8aに挿入して該電極研摩
機８の作動により溶接治具１側の溶接ガンの電極９を研
摩するようにする。Next, a procedure for grinding (shaping) the electrodes 9 of the welding guns 6, 6,... Will be described. The arm 4a is turned by the movement of 4, and the welding gun attached to the tip of the arm 4a is moved to a not-shown automatic electrode shaping machine to perform polishing. On the other hand, when polishing the electrodes 9 of the respective welding guns 6 on the welding jig 1 side, first, as shown in FIG. Machine 8
To have. Next, as shown by the imaginary line, the electrode grinder 8 replaced with the electrode 9 of each welding gun 6 on the side of the welding jig 1 in a state where the electrode polishing machine has been raised upright in advance is armed.
4a, the electrodes 9 of the welding guns 6 are inserted into the electrode insertion holes 8a of the electrode grinder 8 and the electrodes 9 of the welding gun on the welding jig 1 are operated by the operation of the electrode grinders 8. Try to polish.
このように、本実施例では、溶接ステーションＳに搬
入されたワークＷに対して溶接を施す溶接治具１および
溶接ロボット４の各々に備えられた溶接ガン6,6,…のう
ち上記溶接治具１側の複数の溶接ガン6,6,…の電極９を
研摩するに際し、上記溶接ロボット４に溶接ガンに替え
て電極研摩機８を持たせ、この電極研摩機８により溶接
治具１側の各溶接ガン６の電極９を研摩することから、
動きの自由度が極めて小さい上記溶接治具１側の各溶接
ガン６の電極９を作業者が自動電極整形機のところまで
持って行くことなくその場で居ながらに研摩し得、これ
により溶接治具１側の各溶接ガン６の電極研摩作業の短
縮化および簡単化を図ることができる。As described above, in the present embodiment, the welding jig 1 for welding the work W carried into the welding station S and the welding guns 6, 6,. When the electrodes 9 of the plurality of welding guns 6, 6,... On the tool 1 are polished, the welding robot 4 is provided with an electrode polisher 8 in place of the welding gun. Since the electrode 9 of each welding gun 6 is polished,
The worker can grind the electrode 9 of each welding gun 6 on the side of the welding jig 1 where the degree of freedom of movement is extremely small without the operator bringing the electrode 9 to the automatic electrode shaping machine. The electrode polishing work of each welding gun 6 on the jig 1 can be shortened and simplified.
なお、上記実施例では、溶接ロボット４のアーム4a先
端に溶接ガンと電極研摩機８とを付け替えるようにした
が、これに限らず、例えば上記アーム4a先端に両者を取
り付け、必要に応じて切り替えて使い分けるようにする
ことも採用可能である。In the above embodiment, the welding gun and the electrode grinder 8 are replaced at the tip of the arm 4a of the welding robot 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both are attached to the tip of the arm 4a and switched as necessary. It is also possible to adopt to use them properly.
（発明の効果） 以上説明したように、本発明方法によれば、溶接ステ
ーションに搬入されたワークに対して溶接を施す溶接治
具および溶接ロボットの各々に備えられた溶接ガンのう
ち上記溶接治具側の溶接ガンの溶接用電極を研摩するに
際し、上記溶接ロボットに溶接ガンに替えて電極研摩機
を持たせ、この電極研摩機により溶接治具側の溶接ガン
の電極を研摩するので、溶接治具側の溶接ガンの電極を
その場で居ながらに研摩し得てその電極研摩作業の短縮
化および簡単化を図ることができる。(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the method of the present invention, the welding jigs for welding the work carried into the welding station and the welding jigs provided in each of the welding robots provided in the welding robot are provided. When polishing the welding electrode of the welding gun on the fixture side, the welding robot is provided with an electrode grinder instead of the welding gun, and the electrode grinder grinds the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side. The electrode of the welding gun on the jig side can be polished while staying there, and the electrode polishing operation can be shortened and simplified.
図面は本発明方法の実施例を示し、第１図は溶接治具側
の溶接ガンの電極を研摩する状態を示す溶接治具および
溶接ロボットの配置図、第２図は溶接治具の斜視図、第
３図は溶接ステーションの概略構成図である。 １……溶接治具、４……溶接ロボット、６……溶接ガ
ン、８……電極研摩機、９……電極、Ｓ……溶接ステー
ション、Ｗ……ワーク。The drawings show an embodiment of the method of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a layout view of a welding jig and a welding robot showing a state of polishing an electrode of a welding gun on a welding jig side. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the welding jig. FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a welding station. 1 ... welding jig, 4 ... welding robot, 6 ... welding gun, 8 ... electrode polishing machine, 9 ... electrode, S ... welding station, W ... work.
Claims (1)
して溶接を施す溶接治具および溶接ロボットの各々に備
えられた溶接ガンのうち上記溶接治具側の溶接ガンの溶
接用電極を研摩する方法であって、上記溶接治具側の溶
接ガンの電極を研摩するに際し、上記溶接ロボットに溶
接ガンに替えて電極研摩機を持たせ、この電極研摩機に
より溶接治具側の溶接ガンの電極を研摩することを特徴
とする溶接用電極研摩方法。1. A method of polishing a welding electrode of a welding gun on a welding jig side of a welding jig provided in each of a welding jig and a welding robot for welding a work carried into a welding station. When polishing the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig side, the welding robot is provided with an electrode grinder instead of the welding gun, and the electrode of the welding gun on the welding jig is changed by the electrode grinding machine. A method of polishing an electrode for welding, characterized by polishing.
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