A machine tool includes a first machining head which is configured to support a wire such that a tip end of the wire is exposed from the first machining head and via which a molten material produced from the tip end is provided to the workpiece supported by a table, a second machining head configured to support a tool to cut the workpiece, a power supply configured to supply a current to the wire, a conduction block disposed on the table to detect a position of the tip end, a drive device configured to relatively move the first machining head with respect to the table to bring the tip end of the wire into contact with the conduction block, and a first electric circuit configured to be changed from an open state to a closed state by bringing the tip end into contact with the conduction block.

Sensor data generated by a sensor of a computer numerically controlled machine can be compared with a forecast. The forecast can include expected sensor data for the sensor, over a course of an execution plan for making a cut with a movable laser cutting head. The sensor data can be generated during execution of the execution plan. During execution of the execution plan, the sensor data can be monitored and a deviation of from the forecast can be detected. It can be determined, based on the detecting, that an anomalous condition of the computer numerically controlled machine has occurred. Based on the determining, an action can be performed.

A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for plasma piercing a workpiece using a plasma cutting torch. According to one implementation the method includes providing the plasma cutting torch at a first pierce height above a workpiece to initiate a piercing operation at the first pierce height for a first duration, during the piercing operation, lowering the plasma cutting torch to a second pierce height above the workpiece for a second duration, and lowering the plasma cutting torch to a cut height.

A weight balancing gantry has a tower having a fixed length radial arm pivotally coupled from a pivot point at an upper end of the tower. An angle strut acts between the tower and the radial arm across the pivot point. A pivot point pulley is located at the upper end of the tower and a weight balancing mechanism located at the tower. A bogey runs along the radial arm and has a bogey pulley. A positioning mechanism at the radial arm has at least one controlled cylinder for positioning and holding the bogey along to the radial arm. A cable runs from the weight balancing mechanism, up across the pivot point pulley and over the bogey pulley to attach to an industrial tool.

A method and apparatus for applying a cladding layer to a surface of a component uses a cladding tool having a maximum reach less than the size of the surface. Geometry of the surface is segmented into a plurality of tessellated segments, each of which has a peripheral extent determined by a maximum reach of the cladding tool. A nominal tool subpath for each tessellated segment is generated, and then combined to generate a nominal tool path for depositing the cladding layer on the surface. The surface is clad using the nominal toolpath, including a process of adjusting the nominal tool path to an adjusted tool path that accounts for dimensions of the bead to be deposited by the tool to match an edge of the bead to be deposited with an edge of a previously deposited bead.

The automatic welding method includes: carrying a pipe on which a true circle weld groove and settling the pipe at a fit-up position in the welding station and carrying a hollow connection member on which a true circle weld groove is formed to a position near the fit-up position in the welding station by using the material transport robot; measuring the alignment state of the hollow connection member with respect to the fit-up position by using a gap sensor robot, and according to the results, moving the position of the hollow connection member to align the weld groove of the pipe with the weld groove of the hollow connection member; performing a root welding on the aligned weld grooves by using a GT welding robot; and performing a filling and cap welding on the aligned weld grooves by using a GM welding robot to manufacture a 2D spool.

Disclosed is a welding device, which includes a drive unit, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a welding head and a welding base. The drive unit is in driving connection to one end of the first connecting rod and one end of the second connecting rod; another end of the first connecting rod is in driving connection to the welding head, and is configured for causing, being driven by the drive unit, the welding head to move in a direction close to or away from the welding base; and another end of the second connecting rod is in driving connection to the welding base, and is configured for causing, being driven by the drive unit, the welding base to move in a direction close to or away from the welding head. The present application can ensure the synchronous movement of the welding head and the welding base.

A cutting device capable of efficiently cutting an object with a simple configuration includes a grasp unit including a first grasper and a second grasper movable in an opening and closing directions to grasp the object, a cutting unit disposed side by side with the first and second graspers and moved in a cutting direction along the opening and closing directions to cut the object, and a position setter setting a cutting start position and a cutting end position based on respective positions of the first and second graspers that are grasping the object, respectively.

A cutting device capable of efficiently cutting an object with a simple configuration includes a grasp unit including a first grasper and a second grasper movable in an opening and closing directions to grasp the object, a cutting unit disposed side by side with the first and second graspers and moved in a cutting direction along the opening and closing directions to cut the object, and a position setter setting a cutting start position and a cutting end position based on respective positions of the first and second graspers that are grasping the object, respectively.

A system can include a head of a computer numerically controlled machine configured to deliver electromagnetic energy sufficient to cause a change in a material at least partially contained within an interior space of the computer numerically controlled machine. The system can further include an optical system comprising a plurality of optical elements in the computer numerically controlled machine. The plurality of optical elements can be oriented at a fixed angle to each other to deliver the electromagnetic energy from the head to the material.