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Page 1: Robotic Arc Welding AWS D16 · PDF fileAWS D16 Committee on Robotic Arc Welding NRAWC ... Specification for Robotic Arc Welding Safety ... •Emphasizes the Protocol Method of Risk

AWS D16 Committee on Robotic Arc

Welding

NRAWC

Milwaukee, WI

June 4, 2013

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Officers and Support

• Chair: Jeffrey Noruk, Servo Robot Corp.

• Vice Chair: Vern Mangold, KaySafety

• 2nd Vice Chair: Larry Gross, MATC

• Secretary: Patrick Henry

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Background

• Committee Formed in 1985

• Foundation for Committee Spearheaded by John Hinrichs, Formerly with A. O. Smith Corporation, and Friction Stir Link, Incorporated

• Reports to the AWS Technical Activities Committee (TAC)

• Defined as a “D” Committee for Equipment

• Typically Meets Two Times Annually

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Overview of Publications

• D16.1, Specification for Robotic Arc Welding Safety – Draft Initiated in 1988

– Effort Joined by NEMA in 1989

– Effort Tabled in 1992 Awaiting Robotic Industry Association (RIA) Action

– 2004 - First Edition Published

– PINS Submitted for Second Edition

• D16.2, Guide for Components of Robotic and Automatic Arc Welding Installations – 1994 - First Edition Published

– 2001 - Revised and Second Edition Published

– 2007 – Revised and Third Edition Published

• Arc Welding with Robots -- Do’s and Don’ts Published in 1996

• D16.3, Risk Assessment Guide for Robotic Arc Welding – 2001 - First Edition Published

– 2009 – Second Edition Published

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Overview of Publications

• D16.4, Specification for Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel – 1999 - First Edition Published

– 2005 – Second Edition Published

– 2013 – Third Edition At TAC for REview

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D16.1

Specification for Robotic Arc Welding Safety

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D16.1 Description

• Establishes Safety Requirements in the Following: – Design

– Manufacturing

– Maintenance

– Operation of Robot Arc Welding Systems and Ancillary Equipment

• Helps to Identify and Minimize Hazards Involved in the Following: – Maintenance

– Integration

– Operations of Robot Arc Welding Systems

• Harmonized with R15.06 Robot Safety Requirements by the RIA

• Harmonized with ISO Standards

• Jurisdiction Questions Addressed

• The Role of AWS Identified

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D16.2

Guide for Components of Robotic and Automatic Arc Welding Installations

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D16.2 Description

• Provides Performance Recommendations for Evaluating Components of Typical Robotic or Automatic Arc Welding Installations

• Emphasizes the Welding Interface Role Identifies Specific Components

• Outlines Electrical Interface Requirements

• Provides Basic Schematic Layout

• Addresses Minimum Safety Requirements

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Arc Welding with Robots -- Do’s and Don’ts

• Pamphlet Style Document

• Pocket Reference Guide

• Based on AWS Technical Report

• Highlights Industry Best Practices

• Makes Heavy Use of Graphics

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D16.3

Risk Assessment Guide for Robotic Arc Welding

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D16.3 Description

• Emphasizes the Protocol Method of Risk Assessment

• Assists in the Design of Risk Assessments for Robotic Arc Welding Operations

• Provides Guidance for Field Risk Assessment

• Helps Quantify Risks and Hazards in Operations

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D16.4

Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel

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D16.4 Description

• Provides Requirements for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Support Personnel on Three Levels:

– Level 1: CRAW-L1

– Level 2: CRAW-O

– Level 3: CRAW-T

• Conforms to AWS Certification Requirements and Works in Conjunction with AWS QC19 and the Certification Program

• Establishes Minimum Academic and Hands On Robot Welding Acumen

• Describes Testing Requirements

• Assists in Obtaining Credentials for Certification

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AWS Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding

• AWS Credentials

• Operator and Technician

• CRAW Levels of Expertise

• Written Examination

• Hands-On Examination

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Current Term Accomplishments

• Established CRAW testing program

• Developed testing and training suppliers: ABB, Milwaukee Area Technical College, LEC, Wolf Robotics, Genesis, OTC-Daihen

• Successfully revised and published AWS D16.3M/D16.3:2009

• Successfully revised and published AWS D16.2M/D16.2:2007

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Future Committee Activities

• Revise D16.1

• Revise D16.4

• Developing D16.5 CRAW Training Manual & Course

• Expand the Robot Application Base

• Expand the Scope to Other Welding Processes

• Become active with the ISO 10218 Committee for Robot Safety

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Future Committee Activities

• Provide outreach at the AWS section level to raise awareness of the CRAW program

• Continue to work with member companies to incorporate CRAW certification into supplier specifications

• Continue to pursue new D16 Committee members from the user community

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New Documents and Projects

• Standardized Safety Signage for Arc Welding Robots

• Update the “Do’s and Don’ts” Pamphlet

• CRAW Training Course

• Welding Robot Safety Video

• Completion of Welding Robot Applications Video