Exam 29: Welding Automation and Robotics

After the robot has been programmed by the teaching session, a test run should be made.Explain what the test run consists of.

____________________ technology can aid in selecting assembly methods, planning the product flow through the manufacturing steps, and scheduling the various operations to reduce the actual production costs.

Movement along the x-axis is also referred to as ____ movement.

A(n) ____________________ joining process is one in which the filler metal is fed into the weld automatically.Most other functions are controlled manually by the welder.

A(n) ____ process is a dedicated process that does not require adjustments to be made by the operator during the actual welding cycle.

____________________ should be mounted around the floor and work area to stop all movement when unauthorized personnel are detected in the work area during the operation.

Movement along the z-axis is also referred to as ____ movement.

Which of the following is true of system planning regarding parts design?

The most commonly used semiautomatic arc welding process is ____________________.

____ are the three most common storage methods for computer programs.

Which of the following is true of system planning?

____________________ technology can help in selecting materials, specifying thicknesses, and locating supports to ensure good engineering design of products.

A(n) ____________________ is a "reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks."

A higher speed during arm articulation to a new position can ____.

​The use of technology to reduce production time, increase output, and reduce costs began as early as the ______________.

The waste stub in SMA electrodes represents approximately ____ % of the filler metal that must be discarded.

The ____________________ is the period of time from starting one operation to starting another.

Explain the role of the welding operator in a machine joining process.

In a(n) ____ process, there is no dedicated machine for each product and the equipment can be easily adapted or changed to produce a wide variety of high-quality welds.

A(n) ____ prevents spatter buildup from clogging the welding torch.