Robotic Welding and Assembly Station for Cement Elevator Hoppers | AGR Robotics

In the building materials industry, cement elevator hoppers are critical for vertical conveying and batching operations, requiring precise alignment, durable welding, and leak-free joints.

To meet the demands of high-volume and multi-spec production, AGR Robotics engineered a robotic welding and assembly station designed for hopper fabrication.

The system integrates robotic arms, servo-controlled fixtures, and automated positioning units to achieve accurate fit-up and full-penetration welds on conical and cylindrical hopper sections.

By combining welding and assembly automation, it enables continuous operation from tack welding to full seam joining and mechanical fastening.

This intelligent solution minimizes manual intervention, improves weld consistency, and shortens cycle times — providing a high-efficiency manufacturing system for construction equipment and material handling plants.

AGR Solution Summary | AGR Robotics：

AGR delivered a robotic welding station for cement elevator head and tail assemblies, built for precision welding of large steel structures in building materials equipment. The system integrates advanced servo motion control and adaptive welding technology to ensure accuracy, stability, and high efficiency in continuous production.

Key Features:

• FANUC M-10iD robot equipped with CV and Pulse MIG welding modes for both speed and penetration balance.

• XYZ three-axis servo system providing dynamic multi-axis positioning with travel speeds up to 0.5 m/s.

• ±0.1 mm weld accuracy, featuring TAST seam tracking and arc sensing for real-time deviation correction.

• 97% weld pass rate achieved through adaptive control and process monitoring, reducing manual rework.

• 96.5% automation rate, minimizing manual input while maintaining consistent quality across variable part sizes.