XARP XP1900-25WL Robotic Laser Welding Machine

Industrial 6-Axis Laser Welding Robot for Metal Fabrication

The XARP XP1900-25WL is a fiber laser welding robot designed for automated metal welding applications. Combining a 6-axis industrial robot with a fiber laser welding system, it provides a flexible solution for manufacturers and system integrators working with stainless steel, carbon steel, and other metal components.

The system is suitable for applications involving stainless steel, carbon steel, and other metal components, including plate assemblies, fabricated structures, industrial components, and customized metal products.

Instead of treating the robot as a standalone machine, XARP designs the robotic laser welding system around the actual workpiece, joint configuration, welding process, production volume, and automation requirements.

XP1900-25WL at a Glance

Note: Actual welding capability depends on laser power, material grade, thickness, joint geometry, gap, welding speed, laser head configuration, and process parameters. Application testing is recommended for specific welding requirements.

Why Choose the XP1900-25WL?

1. 1900 mm Robot Reach for Industrial Welding

With a 1900 mm working reach, XP1900-25WL provides a large working envelope for industrial welding applications. The extended reach can be useful when welding:

• Large metal assemblies
• Stainless steel structures
• Long fabricated components
• Industrial equipment parts
• Metal frames
• Plate assemblies

For larger workpieces, the robot can also be integrated with positioners, fixtures, or additional motion axes according to the production layout.

2. 25 kg Payload for Laser Welding Integration

The 25 kg payload provides capacity for industrial end-of-arm equipment and welding-related tooling. Depending on the application, the robot can be configured with laser welding head, cable package, welding accessories, sensors, vision components, and customized tooling.

3. Robotic Laser Welding for Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is widely used in industrial manufacturing because of its corrosion resistance, durability, and appearance. The XP1900-25WL can be configured for stainless steel laser welding applications, including fabricated stainless steel components and plate assemblies. Typical downstream industries include:

• Medical equipment
• Food-processing equipment
• Chemical equipment
• Electrical equipment
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Shipbuilding
• General industrial fabrication

4. Laser Welding With or Without Filler Wire

XP1900-25WL can be configured for both process approaches:

Laser Welding Without Filler Wire

Also known as autogenous laser welding, this process uses the base material itself to form the weld. It can be considered when joint fit-up is well controlled, the gap is small, and a streamlined welding process is preferred.

Laser Welding With Filler Wire

A wire feeder introduces additional material into the weld pool. This can be useful when the joint requires additional weld metal, there is a certain amount of joint gap, or the application requires a specific filler material.

Neither process is universally better. For production applications, XARP recommends evaluating the actual material, joint, thickness, gap, and required weld quality before selecting the process.

5. Designed for Large and Complex Metal Components

The complete production layout needs to consider: Robot Reach + Workpiece Position + Fixture + Welding Path + Operator Access. For larger components, XP1900-25WL can be integrated with fixed workholding fixtures, rotary positioners, head-and-tail positioners, linear motion systems, and customized workpiece positioning equipment.

6. Complete Robotic Laser Welding System

XP1900-25WL is designed to operate as part of a complete robotic laser welding machine. A typical system includes:

• Industrial Robot Arm — six-axis movement along the required welding trajectory
• Laser Source — provides the laser energy required for the welding process
• Laser Welding Head — focuses and directs the laser beam onto the joint
• Wire Feeder — used when filler-wire laser welding is required
• Fixture — positions and holds the workpiece during welding
• Positioner — rotates or repositions the workpiece when required
• Robot Controller — controls robot movement and coordinates the production sequence

7. Flexible for System Integrators

XP1900-25WL is particularly suitable for robotic welding system integrators and automation equipment manufacturers. Integrators can develop customized systems including laser welding systems, customized fixtures, positioning systems, vision systems, safety enclosures, automatic loading and unloading, and production-line integration.

8. Application-Oriented Robot Programming

For manufacturers running repeated products, a properly developed robotic welding program can help make the welding operation more repeatable. Typical programming considerations include welding start and end positions, robot approach position, welding trajectory, welding speed, welding sequence, welding-head orientation, and positioner coordination.

9. Suitable for Different Metal Fabrication Applications

• Stainless Steel Welding — for stainless steel plates, frames, assemblies, and fabricated components
• Metal Plate Welding — for joining metal plates and fabricated structures
• Industrial Component Welding — for repetitive production of metal components
• Equipment Manufacturing — for fabricated metal parts used in industrial equipment
• Customized Metal Fabrication — for manufacturers producing different workpieces requiring flexible robotic welding

XP1900-25WL Application Example

In one XARP application, the XP1900-25WL was used for stainless steel plate welding at a stainless steel manufacturing facility. The customer's production involved stainless steel materials including 304 and 316, with a broad range of plate dimensions. The customer also evaluated different laser welding approaches, including filler-wire and non-filler-wire welding.

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Application Testing Before Production

For B2B manufacturers, purchasing a laser welding robot is a production decision rather than simply an equipment purchase. XARP recommends an application evaluation process:

• Step 1 — Provide material, thickness, dimensions, and joint configuration
• Step 2 — Define penetration, strength, appearance, production volume, and cycle time
• Step 3 — Determine whether filler-wire or non-filler-wire laser welding is appropriate
• Step 4 — Test the process using representative workpieces when required
• Step 5 — Select the appropriate laser equipment, welding head, fixture, positioner, and robot configuration
• Step 6 — Integrate the robotic laser welding system into the customer's manufacturing process

FAQ

What materials can the XP1900-25WL laser welding robot weld?

The system can be configured for industrial metal welding applications including stainless steel and other commonly welded metals. The actual welding process should be evaluated according to the specific material grade, thickness, joint design, and laser configuration.

Can XP1900-25WL use filler wire?

Yes. The system can be configured for laser welding with filler wire when the application requires additional weld material.

Can it perform laser welding without filler wire?

Yes. Autogenous laser welding can be used when the material and joint conditions are suitable.

Is XP1900-25WL suitable for stainless steel?

Yes. Stainless steel is one of the target application areas for the system. Actual process parameters should be developed according to the stainless steel grade and workpiece requirements.

Is XP1900-25WL suitable for system integrators?

Yes. The 6-axis robot platform can be integrated with laser sources, welding heads, fixtures, positioners, wire feeders, vision systems, and other automation equipment.

How should I select a laser welding robot?

Start with the actual workpiece, not only the desired robot model. Material, thickness, joint type, gap, welding length, required weld quality, production volume, and cycle time should be evaluated before selecting the complete system.

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