3G Modular Robotic Weld Guns
3G the worlwide reference to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
The revolutionary 3G modular system allows four gun variations to be created from 9 shared modules, 7 specific modules and 2 plug and play arms.
Using ARO’s unequalled modular and servo gun expertise, the family of 3G guns has up to 60% fewer parts than conventional gun designs and there is a high degree of component commonality between all of the 3G gun types.
3G Light
lightweight range of 3G < 100kG designed for low payload and small footprint robots.
- Same welding current capability (max welding current and permanent current)
- Same welding force capability
- Same maintainability – only 3 tools needed – MTTR< 10min.
- Same modularity (brackets / mirror guns / power connections / actuators ..)
The 3G gun bodies
The revolutionary 3G modular system allows four gun variations to be created from nine shared modules, seven specific modules and 2 plug and play arms.
Rapid and easy assembly
A fully functioning gun can be assembled quickly from a small number of standardised components. Once assembled the arms simply plug in and the whole assembly is ready for inspection:
- Only 3 Allen keys are needed!
- MTTR is less than 10 minutes.
- Delivery times are dramatically reduced.
3G Robotic Weld Guns Features
- Reduced investment in spare guns required – 3G built in simplicity, leads to reduced MTTR.
- Reduced costs for spare parts due to standardisation of parts.
- The full cover defines the 3G model precisely for offline programming – No surprises when installing the gun on the line.
- No BSP or NPT fittings – Easy worldwide implementation and tool transferability.
- Dramatic reduction in component diversity and storage requirements. Up to 60% fewer parts than a conventional gun design.
- Less in house repair engineers required. Concept relies on replacing modules by non-specialised workforce.
- Easy trouble-shooting due to single side mounting and modular components.
- Same basic body – save costs and easier late stage design changes.
- Gun cover removes need for expensive gun bags.
- Gun body easily converted from C to X or from copper to aluminium arms by swapping modules.
- Arms are “plug and play”, and can be adapted without touching the gun body.
Weld Guns Library
A large library of Robotic Weld Guns, with brackets (STEP files) is available online to perform CAD simulations at the earlier stage of your project.
3G Welding Guns
| Type | R3LC | R3LD | R3LX | R3LV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Current | 20kA – 35 kA | 20kA – 35 kA | 20kA – 35 kA | 20kA – 35 kA |
| Design Force | 8kN | 8kN | 11kN | 12kN |
| Compatibility | Any robot | Any robot | Any robot | Any robot |
ARO Controls & Software
Essential to the efficiency and reliability of any welding process is the control system. ARO offers its own range of controls, transformers, power cabinets and dedicated welding sequence and cabinet monitoring software designed to perfectly complement ARO’s legendarily reliable welding heads. Allied to ARO’s extensive range of welding guns, this combination of power and process control, ensures that ARO resistance welding products deliver in each and every demanding situation.
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