Before shop managers install a robotic welding and joining system, they should understand its components, their functions and how they relate to welding applications as well as general robotic automation tasks.
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Controls, communication instruments and operator interface components are interrelated, critical components in automation systems. System controls include both the robot controller and other system controllers such as PLCs and PCs. Generally, robot controllers are tasked with directing robot tooling and providing robot motion, while system controllers provide logic through inputs and outputs for events such as parts movement, communication to the production environment, system data acquisition and human interface.
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