Table of Contents

Personnel
Foreword
List of Tables
List of Forms
1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Definitions
4. Arc Welding Power Sources
    4.1 Overview
    4.2 Continuous Duty
    4.3 Remote Control
5. Arc Welding Torches and Accessories
    5.1 Overview
    5.2 Torch Design Details
    5.3 Torch Holder Details
    5.4 Collision Protection Device
    5.5 Torch Accessories
6. Dereeling System
    6.1 Overview
    6.2 Equipment
    6.3 Characteristics
7. Welding Interfaces
    7.1 Overview
    7.2 General Requirements
    7.3 Input/Output Signal Requirements
8. Shielding Gas Delivery Systems
    8.1 Overview
    8.2 Regulators and Flowmeters
    8.3 Fitted Hose Assemblies
9. Welding-Electrode Feeding Equipment
    9.1 Overview
    9.2 Service Conditions
    9.3 Rating and Performance
    9.4 Construction
    9.5 Installation and Operation
10. Welding Circuit
    10.1 Components
    10.2 Design
    10.3 Integrity
    10.4 Conductor Size
    10.5 Support Equipment Isolation
    10.6 Methods of Weld Circuit Completions
         (Workpiece Leads)
11. Communication Control Wiring
    11.1 Design
    11.2 Location
12. System Grounding
    12.1 Grounding Mechanics
    12.2 Ground Identification
13. Cable and Hose Management
    13.1 Routing
    13.2 Voltage
    13.3 Cable Fatigue
    13.4 Extended Length
14. Maintenance
    14.1 Personnel
    14.2 Preventive Maintenance
    14.3 Spare Parts
Annex A (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
                        Technical Inquiries
Annex B (Informative) - Informative References
Annex C (Informative) - Sample Maintenance Schedule for a
                        Robot Arc Welding System
Annex D (Informative) - Sample Spare Parts List for a Robot
                        Arc Welding System
List of AWS Documents on Robotic and Automatic Welding

Abstract

Applies to the recommended design, integration, installation, and use of industrial welding robotic and automatic systems.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	AWS D16.2 : 1994