OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001370

End effector for welding components onto structures

Published: 2026-09-15T19:05:25.448619Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001370
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

An end effector for a robotic welder includes a plurality of
component-receiving reservoirs that receive components that are to be welded
to a work surface of base structure. A stripper plate rotates to move a
component from one of the component-receiving reservoirs to a deployed
position. A central actuator is controlled to clamp the component into
frictional engagement with the work surface. A welding head performs a tack
weld and the central actuator is retracted, out of engagement with the
component. The welding head then welds the tack welded component to the work
surface.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001370
Published 2026-09-15T19:05:25.448619Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001370