AWS D16.2M/D16.2 PDF

This document applies to the design, integration, installation, and use of industrial welding robotic and automatic systems. This document is intended for the gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. Pertinent parts may address additional welding processes.

Robotic and automatic arc welding systems consist of a manipulator, power source, arc welding torch and accessories, electrode feed system, wire delivery system, shielding gas delivery system, welding circuit, shielding and communication control, and grounding system. There may be other accessories that are outside the scope of this document, such as safety devices and monitoring, joint-tracking, and vision systems. A typical system is illustrated in Figure 1.