Exam 29: Welding Automation and Robotics

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

Which of the following is true of system planning?

The expanded use of robots in smaller shops has been the result of ____ and ease of programming.

The early industrial robots were mainly ____________________ robots used to move material with little repetitive accuracy required.

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

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

____________________ 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.

In a(n) ____ process, the welder controls all of the manipulation, rate of travel, joint tracking, and the rate at which filler metal is added to the weld.

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

In the 1990s, welding robots could cost more than ____, but today, a used robot arm can cost as little as ____.

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

The rate of travel or speed at which the weld progresses along the joint affects ____.

A signal from the ____ indicates that the parts are in place.

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.

Describe the method of programming in which the robot is taught to move its arm along the desired path.