Model #WELD_BEACON

Hirebotics Robotic Welding System

Name: Hirebotics Robotic Welding System
Brand: ESAB
SKU: WELD_BEACON

Hirebotics Universal Robot Welding System

Toolkit Welding Robot Cart and Plasma Cutter Cobot

Hirebotics UR Cobot Plasma Cutter

Hirebotics UR Cobot Welder Training System with Beacon

Technical Education Cobot Welding Training Cart

Students Using Cobot Welder

Classroom Welding Robots

Automated Welding Cobot Cart

Hirebotics Welding Cobot Cart

Welding Collaborative Robot Training System

UR Welding Robot

UR Cobot Welding Trainer with Software

We are proud to represent the #1 robotic welder on the market today in terms of ease-of-use and approachability. Learn why companies across the country are adopting this collaborative robot welding cart in record numbers.

The challenge with implementing robotic welding systems is that rarely can you find expertise in both welding AND robotics. This industrial cobot welding system from Toolkit Technologies and Hirebotics alleviates all hurdles with it’s turn-key, all-in-one system that delivers high quality precision and accuracy, easy-to-use and approachable user interface, and best-in-class results.

Start training the future generation of welders on automation robot welding training carts.

Available with UR10e or UR20 robots.

Available as a Cobot Welder or as a Cobot Plasma Cutter.

Pricing upon request

Universal Robot Size *

UR10e - 51" Reach

UR20 - 69" Reach

Welding or Cutting System *

Welding Robot (Miller)

Welding Robot (ESAB)

Plasma Cutting Robot (Hypertherm)

Add-On Classroom Robotic Trainers

SMC RTS-200 Robot Training System

Suitcase UR3e Robot Trainer

Universal Robot Student Certifications Kit

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Description

Easiest Cobot Teaching
Weld Any Material
High Quality MIG Welding Robot
Automate Any Manual Process – Successfully make TIG-quality welds, and improve your manual Stick, and MIG output!
Instant Service and Support
Data Tracking and Analytics
Dry Run vs Torch

Specifications

Universal Robots – UR10e – 51″ Reach

Universal Robots – UR20 – 69″ Reach

Welding Power Source

Miller Invision 352MPa with S-74 MPa Plus

208v-575v single or three-phase

350 Amps

Or ESAB available

Welding Torch

UR10e – Tregaskiss Tough Gun MIG welding gun
UR20 – Tregaskiss Tough Gun I.C.E. MIG welding gun

Robot Welding Cart

32″ x 48″ Siegmund Assembled Welding Cart with 5/8″ Holes on 2″ Spacing for Flexible Mounting

Cobot Plasma Cutting Cart

Take your manufacturing classes to the next level with our Cobot Plasma Cutting System. Perfect for curved, domed, rounded and larger parts that your traditional XY plasma cutter table isn’t optimized for, our Cobot Cutter is the classroom manufacturing tool you need.

Relevant Subjects

Manufacturing
Robotics
Skilled Trades
Welding

Designed for:

High School
Industry
Technical College
University

Additional information

Manufacturer	ESAB, Hirebotics, Miller Welding, Universal Robots
Features	Manufacturing, Robotic Welding, Welding, Welding Robot, Welding Cobot, Welding Training, Ai, Free Software

Product Documents

Welding Cobot

Every Hirebotics Cobot Welding Cart and Plasma Cutting Cart comes with our intuitive Beacon programming app.

Learn fundamentals of robotics programming on the SMC RTS-200

A Welding Robot Made for EVERYONE

There is an alarming shortage of skilled welders in and entering the workforce.

Our mission with the Hirebotics Cobot Welder is to empower EVERYONE to be a skilled welder and a skilled robotician without any prior experience.

This quite frankly is the easiest robot in the world to program and to weld with.

Collaborative Robot Remote Monitoring and Analytics

Beacon App

Introduce your Manufacturing Classrooms and Welding Labs to the power of Industry 4.0. Remote monitoring, performance tracking, and robust visibility into production metrics and quality is now not only possible, but easy to teach.

Our included Beacon software tool makes robot programming and welding intuitive and simple, and allows for real time support and service of your equipment faster than ever.

Easy Programming

Beacon simplifies the programming process, using easy-to-understand welding terms that any welder can grasp, regardless of their technical background. This approach ensures that transitioning to robotic welding is a smooth and straightforward experience, enhancing the efficiency of your shop's operations.

Experience the refreshing, easy-to-use way to teach your cobot with Hirebotics’ Beacon app that takes only minutes to learn:

Smart Puck Tooling

Using our Smart Puck end of arm tooling (EoAT), we make programming your Universal Robot cobot even simpler, easier, and faster!

Click, Drag, Click, Weld.

We are revolutionizing the way welders weld and programmers code.

We want your welders and your students to produce parts faster than ever and enjoy the process more.

SIMPLEST PROGRAMMING WELD ANY MATERIAL AUTOMATE YOUR WELDING TEACH TODAY'S SKILLS

SIMPLEST PROGRAMMING

No robotic jargon or programming knowledge is needed with our welding robot system. Teach your welds all through a phone and/or tablet app!

Start programming and welding in minutes!

WELD ANY MATERIAL

AUTOMATE YOUR WELDING

TEACH TODAY'S SKILLS

ROBOTIC WELDING CURRICULUM AND LESSONS

Lesson 1: Creating a Part Lesson 2: Teaching a Linear Weld Lesson 3: Teaching a Radial Weld Lesson 4: Teaching Tack Welds

Lesson 1: Creating a Part

Using predefined settings within the Beacon app for different welding parameters, we make welding simple and seamless. Simply select the settings that suit your requirements best, and voila - you’ve just created your first part!

Lesson 2: Teaching a Linear Weld

Creating a linear weld is a surprisingly simple process. Start off by ensuring "Linear" is highlighted on your device; at this point, you can put your device aside.

The magic happens with the Hirebotics smart puck, specifically the two buttons on it. These buttons will help you move the robot and teach your program. The top button (green) is for moving the robot around in the UR’s “Freedrive” mode. Once clicked, it allows you to guide the robot to your desired position. The bottom button (blue) saves your points.

Lesson 3: Teaching a Radial Weld

A radial weld requires a minimum of three points around the circumference of your part.

Start by positioning the robot at the beginning of your radial weld, then hit the blue button to save this starting point.
For your second point, move the robot to the midpoint of your circle and, again, click the blue button.
Finally, move it to the end of the radius and hit the blue button for the third time.

Now, you have your three points defining your radial weld!

Lesson 4: Teaching Tack Welds

Start by pressing and holding the green button to maneuver the robot into the desired position for your tack weld.
Once you’re happy with its position, click the blue button to save the point.
Should you wish to create multiple tack welds, simply repeat this process. Use the green button to position the robot and the blue button to save each point.
When you’re finished, hit "Save" on your device to finalize the process.

Now for the best part - hit "Play" and watch as your robot accurately executes the tack welds you’ve just programmed.

Lesson 5: Teaching Stitch Welds Lesson 6: Setting Up Air Moves Lesson 7: Setting Up a Playlist Lesson 8: Using the Operator Box Lesson 9: Combining Different Welds Lesson 10: Editing a Part

Lesson 5: Teaching Stitch Welds

Position your robot at the starting point of your desired stitch length and press the blue button to save this point. Repeat the process for the endpoint of your stitch length.

After saving these points, it’s time to define your stitches.

In the app, select the first point you created.
Here, you’ll be able to specify both the number of stitches you want along the length and the length of each stitch. For example, you might want four stitches, each two inches long.
After setting these parameters, hit "Save" once again.

Lesson 6: Setting Up Air Moves

To get started, select the "Teach Air Moves" icon. The process of teaching these moves is similar to any other weld points.

To teach an air move, grab the smart puck. Use the green button to move the robot. Start by moving the robot straight up to navigate around any obstruction.

Once you’re content with the height, save that point by clicking the blue button.

You can add as many of these sequential moves as needed. Once the air moves are set, you can go ahead and set up your linear weld.

Lesson 7: Setting Up a Playlist

Once done, head to your "Playlist" screen, the second tab on your device, and you’ll see "Part A" listed on your playlist.

If you want to run back-to-back parts, return to your "Parts" screen. Select the additional parts you want to run and add them to your existing playlist. When you return to your "Playlist" screen, you’ll notice that the parts have been sequenced in the order they were added.

To start the sequence, just hit "Play". The robot will run the parts as they are listed in the playlist. Without going back to the app, you can simply press "Play" again, and it will proceed to run the next part of the playlist.

Lesson 8: Using the Operator Box

Lesson 9: Combining Different Welds

Lesson 10: Editing a Part

Imagine you’ve created your part, but upon the first runs, you realize it needs adjustments. Not to worry, the flexibility of our programming allows for effortless editing of the established parameters.

Let’s take a look at how we can adjust a point in your part.

Select the first point on your device, and use the "Move Here" icon to instruct the robot to move to the specified location.
To start moving, hold the operator input button (blue) on the operator box.
Now that the robot is at the original point, we can fine-tune details like the torch angle or distance from the point using the "Touch Up" icon.
Make the necessary adjustments and then click the smart puck blue button again to save the new position.

Lesson 11: Shifting a Part Lesson 12: Patterning a Part Lesson 13: Viewing Weld Data in Beacon Lesson 14: Accessing In-App Support

Lesson 11: Shifting a Part

Now, let’s delve into the concept of "shifting". Imagine that you want to move a specific set of points on the part to a different location on the table.

Shifting a part (or a subset of a part) takes in a set of points and recalculates their position. Shifting updates the position of all selected points. A common use case for this feature is repositioning your fixture to a new location on the table.

Here’s how you can do it:

Grab your device, and set up a linear weld as usual by teaching the robot the two points that define the weld. Once you’ve established your points, hit "Save".
The next step is selecting both of these points and selecting the "Shift" icon. The system is now ready to learn a new origin point.
Now, move the robot to the start of where you want your linear weld to be moved to. Click apply, then "Shift Points".

Lesson 12: Patterning a Part

Patterning is another handy technique that allows you to duplicate a series of welds at a different location on your weld table. This is particularly useful when you want to repeat the same weld process on multiple parts without having to program each one separately.

The first step is to start by setting up our original part. Once you’ve set up your welds, save them on your device.

Select all the points you’ve set up that you wish to pattern and click on the "Shift" icon.

Now, you need to establish a new origin point. This point could be, for instance, the starting point of your first linear weld at the new location. Once the origin point is taught, hit "Apply", then select "Pattern Points".

Lesson 13: Viewing Weld Data in Beacon

The advantage of working with a cloud-connected App like Beacon is the ability to stream data in real-time. This feature enables you to access, monitor, and assess the welding processes from anywhere via your smartphone or any other device.

To view your data, all you need to do is navigate to the home screen.

Here, you'll find a variety of charts that populate automatically. They offer an at-a-glance view of your ongoing welding processes, displaying critical parameters and metrics.

Beacon provides the flexibility to create custom graphs tailored to your needs. You can track a range of variables such as cycle time, the number of parts welded per minute or per hour, and consumption data like the amount of gas and wire used.

This powerful feature allows for real-time monitoring and precise control of your welding processes, helping optimize efficiency and productivity.

Lesson 14: Accessing In-App Support

To ensure you have all the assistance you need at your fingertips, we have integrated a support system directly into our app. This is the same app you would use for programming and adjusting your weld settings. This integration makes it incredibly convenient to get help whenever you need it.

To access this feature, swipe to the left on your app interface, and select the "Support" option. Within this section, you get access to two key functionalities.

The first is a vast library of articles and video tutorials. These resources cover a broad spectrum of topics and are all searchable within the app.

For instance, if you need help setting up a linear weld, just type "linear weld" into the search bar. Click on the most relevant result, and you’ll find a detailed video tutorial from our team.

However, if the library does not answer your queries, you can "Send us a message." Once you use this feature, you can expect a response from an engineer in as little as two minutes.

Our team is well-equipped to answer a range of questions, from software-related inquiries to welding process queries. This means you always have expert help on-hand, ensuring your operations run smoothly.

Teach Industry Skills with Our Welding Robot

Our Robotic Welding Training System includes:

Universal Robots UR10e Collaborative Robot
(51" reach) OR the UR20 (68.9" reach)

Miller Cobot Welding Package, including an Invision 352 MPa pulsed welder and S74 feeder

Tregaskiss Tough Gun MIG welding gun

Hirebotics' Smart Puck for software-free teaching

Siegmund 48" x 32" welding cart (size options)

UR20 version comes with a 5'x10' table

Operator panel with emergency stop for quick program start

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