MIG Welding Robocell with PLC -HMI - IIOT
Welding Cell With PLC And IIOT
The Hytech Industrial Welding Robocell is a fully integrated training platform designed to deliver real industrial welding automation experience. The system combines a FANUC industrial welding robot, welding source, PLC-HMI automation, IIoT connectivity, servo-based welding modules, pneumatic fixtures, and digital twin simulation—providing learners with the same environment used in advanced fabrication industries.
Built with three dedicated experiment tables and a 1000 mm reach welding robot, the robocell allows users to practice fundamental weld joints, automated rotary welding, circular welding, and multi-axis coordinated welding operations. This setup is engineered to teach robotic welding, automation sequencing, path programming, fixture design, and smart manufacturing workflows.
Authentic Industrial Integration
- Robot & Source: Features an industrial FANUC Arc Mate robot (minimum 1000mm reach, 12KG payload) integrated with a welding source.
- Control Backbone: A PLC-based Central Control Unit (Siemens S7 1200 / Mitsubishi FX5), an IIoT-enabled HMI, and an industrial computer form the automation architecture.
- Communication: Communication between the Robot Controller and the machine control panel is via Profinet. IO-Link connectivity with a Smart Light provides industrial process experience.
PLC-Integrated Automation
- The PLC coordinates all mechanical, robotic, and welding operations, providing trainees with real experience in automation sequencing and interlocking.
- All motions—including indexing, pipe rotation, and pneumatic part transfer—are executed through PLC logic.
- The system is monitored and controlled through the IIoT-enabled HMI, creating a fully connected automation environment.
Digital Twin Simulation
- The robocell includes a full digital twin simulation created using FANUC Roboguide / Siemens Technomatix.
- The digital twin replicates the robot, fixtures, and mechanisms with accurate motion behavior.
- Users can create weld paths, set torch angles, simulate arc on/off, and verify reachability or collisions virtually before running the real machine.
IIoT Data Connectivity
- Data from the PLC, robot, welding source, and servo systems is continuously captured and displayed through the IIoT-enabled HMI.
- Trainees gain instant visibility of machine status, cycle times, and process parameters.
- The system supports remote dashboard access, mirroring modern smart factory environments and improving troubleshooting skills.
MIG Welding
Applications
Engineering Universities
Advanced robotics education modules.
Polytechnic Institutes
Hands-on automation and welding training.
Corporate Training
Upskilling programs for robotic welders.
Manufacturing Facilities
Practical MIG welding automation practice.
Learning Outcomes
Building Skills for the Future
At Hytech Automation, we shape future engineers and technicians through hands-on learning. Our training systems integrate CNC, robotics, automation, and IoT with structured pathways, preparing students to confidently tackle real-world industrial challenges.
Integration with Hytech Training Pathway
Mechatronics Fundamentals
Learn PLC, HMI, and sensor integration for industrial automation basics.
Applied Mechatronics
Master servo control, motion systems, and IIoT-based real-time monitoring.
MIG Welding Robocell
Master robotic welding & digital twin operation for advanced automation training.
Smart Factory Integration
Experience digital twin, SCADA, and fully automated Industry 4.0 environments.