Formwork Welding Technology

We offer proven robotic technologies for automation of welding process during the fabrication of formwork used in construction industry.

Each of the welding technologies we offer is delivered as a welding cell that ensures fully automated welding of the formwork without preliminary tack welds.

The process of welding cell implementation for formwork welding includes three main steps:

1)       Engineering and selection of the welding cell structure, including selection of the relevant equipment necessary to perform tasks relating to productivity.

2)       Development of engineering documents and fabrication of process fixtures that ensure formwork welding without preliminary tack welds.

3)       Start-up and implementation of the welding cell, including development of equipment welding working programs, selection of welding parameters that ensure optimal results.

1) Welding Cell Selection with Regard to Productivity Requirements

 Option 1 (РТК-W200.01). Technology features: 

-              Two welding robots increase overall productivity.

-              The system of assembled items feed through to the weld area significantly increases the welding cell overall productivity.  

Welding cell (Option 1):

Option 2 (РТК-W112.01). Technology features:

-              Linear module expands welding robot reach and ensures its controlled shift.

-              Two positioners ensure continuous welding cycle during which each positioner ensures controlled rotation of welded items in horizontal plane.   

-              Chuck with a shift function to fix the position of items having various dimensions; the maximal distance between the positioner surface plate and the chuck might vary depending on the customer requirements.

Welding cell (Option 2):

 Option 3 (РТК-W202.02). Technology features: 

-              Two welding robots increase overall productivity.

-              Two positioners ensure continuous welding cycle during which each positioner ensures controlled rotation of welded items in horizontal plane.   

-              Chuck with a shift function to fix the position of items having various dimensions; the maximal distance between the positioner surface plate and the chuck might vary depending on the customer requirements.

 Welding cell (Option 3):

 2) Welding Fixtures Engineering and Fabrication

Engineering and design of welding fixtures is one of the most important steps since it has a great impact on the entire welding cell operation. The fixtures should not only fix firmly the position of an item during the welding process, but also ensure welding burner access to the weld areas.

Welding fixtures for formwork preassembly are divided into two categories depending on their complexity:

1)      Fixture for the assembly of formwork with preliminary tack weld.

2)      Fixture for the assembly of formwork without preliminary tack weld.

Nordica Sterling USA LLC’s engineering department gained unique experience in the engineering and fabrication of process fixtures having any degree of complexity, including universal fixtures for preassembly of fixtures of various dimensions.  

3) Final step – Working Program Implementation

Welding cell practical implementation is a final and a crucial step which is possible only if all the previous steps have been successfully completed.  

Our programmers have gained unique experience in programming and selection of welding parameters using the state-of-the-art welding equipment and technologies which ensure maximal quality and productivity.

We are ready to share our experience with you and to train your employees.

Our turnkey technologies are a proven solution that does not require additional detailed engineering during the design step, thus reducing the total price.

To further optimize production costs, customers are welcome to take supply steel structures and fixtures fabrication from our drawings.

Get a free consultation and quote by filling in the feedback form, or contact our sales department at 1 800 348 1275.