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Совместный сварочный робот (кобот)
Collaborative Welding Robot for Precision Automation
Zhouxiang’s collaborative welding robot combines a lightweight robot arm, intelligent welding power source, and drag-and-teach easy programming to deliver high-precision cobot welding for shipbuilding, metal fabrication, and industrial welding applications. Engineered for human-robot collaboration on your factory floor.
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Years in Welding
200+
Патенты сохранены
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Обслуживаемые страны
2,400+
Robots Deployed
Understanding Cobot Welding
What is a Collaborative Welding Robot?
Collaborative welding robots, or cobot welders, are designed to operate alongside human welding experts. They use robotic welding tips and perform welding tasks as a human would. Industrial robots require large fenced-off areas and extensive programming to operate, while welding cobots are designed for ease of use and include safety features to protect users, increasing the flexibility of welding automation.
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Collaborative Operation
Cobot welders allow safe operation with human welders. They can work in the same spaces and don’t need to be separated by extensive fencing to keep them safe.
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Easy Programming
Facilitated coding is eliminated by the drag-and-teach system. Robots can be guided by the telescoping arm to record a welding path and a waypoint. There are also welding interference factors that can be adjusted.
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Superior Weld Quality
For the same welding task, a consistent, repetitive travel speed and arc energy, as well as an appropriate heat input, are very important. Integrated arc tracking can correct deviations caused by heat fluctuations.
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Enhanced Productivity
Transform non-value tasks, increase rework, and eliminate changeover time. Manual welding operations can be integrated with cobot systems, resulting in lower welding costs and improved system efficiency.
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Cost-Effective Automation
Compared with classic robotic welding systems, costs are significantly lower. The system’s simple layout and lower integration and component costs from wholesale Chinese manufacturers mean better ROI.
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Flexible Deployment
Best suited for high-mix, low-volume production workflows and environments with frequent job changes. Their portable design and magnetic base enable quick repositioning between multiple welding stations.
Welding Cobot Models: Collaborative Robots Built for Welding Tasks
Every Zhouxiang cobot ships as a complete welding system — not a bare robot arm that needs six months of integration work. Each model includes the robot arm, welding power source interface, torch mount, control software, and your choice of MIG or TIG welding package.
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Компактный
ZX-CW6 Lightweight Cobot
6 kg payload · 900 mm reach · ±0.03 mm repeatability
Built for tight spaces — shipbuilding compartments, small structural parts, brackets. The whole unit weighs under 24 kg. One person carries it. Magnetic base mount locks down in seconds. This is the one our shipyard customers keep reordering.
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Versatile
ZX-CW10 Mid-Range Cobot Welder
10 kg payload · 1,300 mm reach · ±0.02 mm repeatability
The workhorse. Handles most MIG welding and arc welding jobs in steel fabrication — gussets, base plates, frame assemblies. Fits on a rolling cart or fixed pedestal. Integrated arc tracking with real-time deviation correction. Probably our best-selling model, if we’re being honest.
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Тяжелый
ZX-CW16 Extended-Reach Cobot
16 kg payload · 1,700 mm reach · ±0.02 mm repeatability
For larger weldments — tank shells, bridge components, heavy structural members. The extra reach means fewer repositions on long seams. Supports multi-pass weld sequences and weave patterns. Pairs with our laser vision tracking system for variable-fitup joints.
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Судостроение
ZX-CWM Marine Series
IP54 Protection · Magnetic Base · Portable Design
Purpose-built for shipyard environments. IP54 dust and splash protection. Smooth-rolling wheels for deck-level transport. Magnetic base holds firm on steel surfaces — hull plates, bulkheads, tank walls. The drag-to-teach interface was designed around operators who’ve never touched a robot before, which, in most shipyards, is everyone.
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Рельсовый
ZX-CWR Ground Rail System
Extended Travel · Visual Seam Finder · Auto Optimization
Cobot mounted on a linear ground rail for extended travel on long seam welds. Visual seam finder plus automatic process optimization. Teaching-free operation on straight runs — the system reads the joint geometry and generates the weld path. Works both sides of the rail with a single robot arm. Built for H-beam lines and box beam production.
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Консольный
ZX-CWG Gantry Cobot Station
Large-span Gantry · Stereo Camera · Point Cloud Tech
Large-span gantry structure for oversized workpieces. Bochu stereo camera system with point cloud reconstruction. Handles complex subassemblies — T-ribs, U-ribs, pipe assemblies. Can run model-driven or drawing-free operation. This one blurs the line between cobot and full robotic welding cell, but the programming stays just as simple.
Specifications
Welding Cobot Specifications and Capacity Comparison
Real numbers, not marketing fluff. Every parameter below comes from production units — not lab prototypes. If you need a specific configuration or custom reach/payload, we do that too (more on OEM options below).
| Параметр | ZX-CW6 | ZX-CW10 | ZX-CW16 | ZX-CWM Marine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Топоры | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Полезная нагрузка | 6 кг | 10 кг | 16 kg | 8 кг |
| Достигать | 900 mm | 1,300 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,100 mm |
| Повторяемость | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Вес робота | 24 kg | 33 kg | 52 kg | 28 kg |
| Weld Processes | MIG, TIG | MIG, TIG, Arc | MIG, TIG, Arc, Laser | MIG, Arc |
| IP Rating | IP44 | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 |
| Программирование | Drag-to-teach | Drag-to-teach | Drag-to-teach + Vision | Drag-to-teach |
| Arc Tracking | Стандартный | Стандартный | Laser vision | Стандартный |
| Base Options | Magnetic / Pedestal | Cart / Pedestal / Rail | Pedestal / Rail / Gantry | Magnetic / Wheels |
| Безопасность | Force-limited (ISO/TS 15066) | Force-limited (ISO/TS 15066) | Force-limited (ISO/TS 15066) | Force-limited (ISO/TS 15066) |
| Power | 220V single-phase | 220-380V | 380V three-phase | 220V single-phase |
Wholesale
Wholesale Cobot Welding Solutions: OEM, Bulk Orders, and Custom Configurations
We work with system integrators, equipment distributors, and end-user plants directly. No middlemen adding markup. Whether you need a single cobot welder for a pilot project or twenty units for a multi-plant rollout, the process is the same — we spec it to your welding application, build it, test it under load, and ship it.
Get Wholesale Pricing →ОЭМ/ОДМ
Custom branding, software interfaces, and hardware configurations. We’ve white-labeled cobot welding systems for integrators in Germany, Turkey, and Brazil. Your brand, our manufacturing.
Fleet / Bulk Orders
Volume pricing on 3+ units. Standardized configurations for multi-site deployment. Consistent build quality from a single factory floor in Wuxi.
Custom Engineering
Non-standard reach? Specific welding power source integration? Unusual mounting requirements? We’ve done it. Our R&D team handles custom mechanical and software modifications in-house.
Глобальная логистика
Export-packed, CE marked, shipped CIF or FOB Wuxi/Shanghai. Typical lead time: 4-6 weeks for standard models, 8-12 weeks for custom configurations. We handle customs documentation.
Problems & Fixes
Real Problems, Real Fixes: Why Shops Switch to Collaborative Robot Welding
We’ve installed cobots in shipyards, steel plants, job shops, and power equipment factories. The problems that drive adoption aren’t abstract — they’re the same headaches you’re probably dealing with right now.
The Problem
Can’t Find Welders — And the Ones You Have Are Aging Out
The AWS says the U.S. needs 330,000 new welding professionals by 2028. Average welder age is 55. You’ve probably posted the same job listing three times this year. Sound familiar?
Наш подход
A Cobot Welder Multiplies Your Existing Crew
One skilled welder running a cobot can outproduce two manual welders on repetitive joints. Your experienced people focus on the complex work — fixture setup, multi-pass welds, quality inspection. The robot handles the straight seams. That’s not a theory; we’ve seen it play out in dozens of shops.
The Problem
Traditional Robotic Welding Is Too Expensive and Too Rigid
A fenced robotic welding cell runs $150K-$300K, takes months to integrate, and needs a robot programmer on staff. If you’re doing 200 part numbers a month, the programming overhead alone eats your ROI.
Наш подход
Cobot Welding Systems Start Under $45K — With Drag-to-Teach Setup
No safety fencing, no dedicated programmer, no six-month integration timeline. Your shop foreman — the guy who’s been welding for 20 years but has never written a line of code — can teach the cobot a new weld path in under ten minutes. We’ve watched it happen. It still surprises us how fast it clicks.
The Problem
Weld Quality Varies Shift to Shift
Monday morning crew puts down beautiful beads. Friday night crew — different story. Manual welding means human variation: fatigue, posture changes, inconsistent travel speed. Rework piles up.
Наш подход
Cobots Don’t Get Tired. Every Pass Looks Like the First.
Once you teach the weld path, the cobot repeats it within ±0.02-0.03mm. Same travel speed, same torch angle, same standoff distance — shift after shift. Our customers typically see rework rates drop from 5-9% down to under 2%. The robot doesn’t drift after lunch. It doesn’t have a bad Friday.
The Problem
No Floor Space for a Full Automation Cell
Your shop is already packed. Asking for 200 square feet of caged floor space plus safety interlocks isn’t realistic. Especially if you rearrange the floor seasonally.
Наш подход
Roll It In. Mag-Lock It Down. Weld.
Zhouxiang cobots on a rolling cart occupy about 4 square feet of floor space. The magnetic base mount holds firm on any steel surface — you don’t even need bolts. When the job changes, pick it up and wheel it somewhere else. One of our Polish customers moves their cobots between stations six or seven times a month.
Welding Cobot vs Traditional Robot
How Collaborative Welding Robots Compare
When comparing traditional robotic welding and welding cobots, cobots prioritize maximum speed over safety, quick deployment, and flexible programming, which may be better suited to high-mix, low-volume environments.
| Особенность | Cobot Welding (Zhouxiang) | Традиционный промышленный робот | Ручная сварка |
|---|---|---|---|
| Время настройки | Hours – 1 Day | Weeks – Months | Немедленно |
| Программирование | Drag-and-Teach, No Code | Specialist Required | Н/Д |
| Safety Fencing | Not Required | Full Fencing Required | PPE Only |
| След | Compact, Mobile | Large Fixed Cell | Минимальный |
| Flexibility (High-Mix) | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Последовательность | ±0.05mm Repeatable | ±0.02mm Repeatable | Operator Dependent |
| Время дуги | 60–80% | 75–95% | 15–30% |
| Investment Cost | $50K – $150K | $200K – $500K+ | Low Capex, High Labor |
| ROI Period | 12–18 Months | 24–48 Months | Н/Д |
| OEM/ODM Customization | ✓ Full OEM Available | Ограниченный | Н/Д |
Trusted China Manufacturer
Why Manufacturers Worldwide Choose Zhouxiang
20+
Years of Welding Expertise
Over two decades of welding equipment manufacturing experience. Our engineering team holds certifications from the American Welding Society (AWS) and the Chinese welding industry standards.
OEM
Full OEM/ODM Customization
As a direct factory manufacturer, we offer complete OEM and ODM collaborative welding robot solutions—customized payload, reach, welding process, branding, and software integration — to your specifications.
40%
Cost Advantage
Compared to Western brands, Chinese manufacturing offers 30–40% savings while also maintaining top-tier quality. CE, ISO 10218, and global tech support compliant.
50+
Обслуживаемые страны
Partnering with local distributors, we provide responsive after-sales support in 50+ countries worldwide, including Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East.
ИСО
Quality Certifications
Each collaborative welding robot is quality-tested and certified to ISO 9001. We comply with all international welding standards and safety regulations (ISO 10218) for robots.
24/7
Global Technical Support
Worldwide engineering support, remote assistance, and video training. Spare parts ship within 48 hours, and installations can be guided via video assistance.
Welding Automation Analysis Tools
Калькулятор рентабельности инвестиций в сварочный кобот
Discover the financial benefits of automation. Input your current labor costs and production data to instantly estimate your return on investment with our collaborative welding robots.
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Кобот против ручной сварки: оценка производительности
Compare traditional manual welding against cobot efficiency. Visualize the difference in output, consistency, and speed to understand the true productivity gains for your production line.
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Implementation of Welding Cobots
How to Get Started with Collaborative Welding Robot
Programming converts welder expertise into a repeatable cobot welding system. Begin with teach-by-demonstration to capture approach, torch angle, and travel speed.
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Assess Your Application
Map your welding application mix, base materials, joint types, and cycle-time targets. Our engineers evaluate part geometry and recommend the optimal cobot welding configuration.
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Configure Your System
Match the robot arm reach, payload, and welding power source for MIG, TIG, arc, or laser welding. Validate compatibility of welding torches and fixtures with existing welding machines.
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Teach & Program
Use drag-and-teach easy programming to record weld paths. Codify welding parameters — voltage, current, wire feed, and arc initiation — into job templates. No coding background needed.
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Produce & Scale
Validate with short production pilots, then scale. Connect the cobot welding solution to production data for job scheduling, traceability, and weld quality records. Boost productivity from day one.
Часто задаваемые вопросы (FAQ)
A collaborative robot, or ‘cobot’, is a type of robot designed to operate safely in conjunction with human workers and is, therefore, generally much easier to implement than conventional industrial welding robot cells. Collaborative robot welding focuses on worker-robot collaboration, ease of programming, and less restrictive safety zones, whereas industrial robotic welding emphasizes larger robotic arm systems, fenced cells, and greater welding capacity for heavier, more throughput-dense production. Cobot welding solutions are designed for small- to medium-range welding applications while delivering precise welds for tasks that previously required manual welders or highly skilled robot programmers.
Автоматизация, наряду с упаковками сварочных коботов, повышает производительность, позволяя сварщикам вручную сосредоточиться на более сложной работе, одновременно автоматизируя задачи, которые повторяются, эргономически сложны или требуют высокой точности. Решения для сварки коботов обычно предназначены для простоты использования и, следовательно, имеют тенденцию включать в себя сквозное программирование или другие простые функции программирования, которые минимизируют время настройки. Использование коботов с роботизированными руками от Universal Robots или других совместных моделей роботов может помочь сократить время цикла, сократить переработку и улучшить согласованность качества сварных швов, и все это способствует увеличению производственных мощностей для повторяющихся задач ограниченного объема.
Разница между сваркой и ручной сваркой показывает, что сварочные коботы повторяемы, обеспечивают стабильное качество сварных валиков и снижают усталость оператора, в то время как ручная сварка обеспечивает гибкость и способность адаптироваться к сложным или уникальным деталям. Сварщик-кобот уменьшит вариативность и увеличит производительность за счет сварки длинных швов с постоянными параметрами сварки. Однако ручные сварщики по-прежнему имеют преимущество в сложных сценариях посадки или когда требуется некоторое тактильное решение. Многие производственные цеха с опытными ручными сварщиками начали использовать совместную роботизированную сварку для увеличения, а не замены ручных сварщиков.
Сварочное оборудование и системы, которые входят в пакеты сварки коботов, являются роботизированной рукой, источником сварочного питания (MIG, TIG или инвертор дуговой сварки), подающим сварочную проволоку, сварочной горелкой, некоторыми сварочными приспособлениями, некоторыми коботами безопасности сварки, датчиками безопасности, интуитивно понятным приварке пультом управления и контроллером удобства использования сварки. Некоторые поставщики упакуют универсальный робот или другие модели коботов с запатентованным программным обеспечением, чтобы проинструктировать кобота и облегчить быструю активацию. пакеты для высокоточной сварки и сварки TIG будут включать предлагаемые горелки и настройки, соответствующие стандартам Американского общества сварки и специфическим требованиям процедуры сварки.
Большинство совместных моделей роботов имеют простые методы программирования, программирование на лиде, удобные графические интерфейсы и отраслевые наборы инструментов, поэтому даже те, кто не имеет знаний в области программирования, могут научить кобота. программирование кобота может быть достигнуто путем направления роботизированной руки по намеченному маршруту или с помощью программного обеспечения для программирования, а не написания уровней проприетарного программного обеспечения. Такие удобные методы программирования позволяют большинству, если не всем, компаниям быстро обучить кобота и начать сварку с ним как можно быстрее.
Стоимость решения для сварки коботов определяется полезной нагрузкой и сварочной способностью, а также оснасткой и программным обеспечением Однако в большинстве случаев решения кобота с самого начала стоят значительно дешевле, чем полностью интегрированные промышленные роботизированные сварочные ячейки. использование кобота имеет заметное преимущество в стоимости из-за снижения потребности в тяжелой охране и сложной интеграции, особенно в небольших и средних мастерских. с точки зрения общей стоимости необходимо учитывать меньшее количество рабочих часов, более высокую производительность и более короткие периоды нарастания. Последовательность качества продукции, предоставляемой роботами, наряду с новой автоматизированной сваркой в гибких, более дешевых условиях, остается наиболее выгодным фактором для большинства производителей и явно оправдывает инвестиции. Множественные шаблоны, традиционно необходимые для автоматизированных сварочных систем, больше не нужны новым системам, что знаменует собой революцию в сварочных системах.
Абсолютно, сварочные коботы поддерживают целый ряд приложений, таких как дуговая сварка (MIG/MAG) и TIG, среди прочих, если они оборудованы для них Пакеты сварки коботов являются модульными и позволяют настраивать вашу установку, сварочную горелку, и источник питания в зависимости от того, планируете ли вы делать много прецизионной сварки или тяжелую работу с углами. хотя многие сложные сварные швы лучше всего достигаются с помощью ручной сварки, многие приложения, которые требуют последовательных результатов, сместились в сторону автоматизированной сварки.
When integrating collaborative welding robots into your process, the first step is to understand your welding application, including part geometry, cycle time, and weld requirements. That will allow you to determine which cobot package offers the best welding performance and safety, as well as the best fit for your application. Follow your process with vendors to determine which robotic arms and welders will work best together, and train your team to teach the cobot to use simple programming or lead-through methods. Run a pilot to test a single workstation to ensure you have the correct weld parameters and fixtures to achieve your desired output. As you progress with your process, integrate collaborative robots for welding into your work centers, and focus on the manual welding roles you need to maintain for other work.
