Baglietto Automates Panel Welding with Inrotech-MicroTwin®
Less operator intervention through automatic scanning and simple operation
For the Italian subsupplier Baglietto, delivery speed, consistency and quality are key factors in meeting customer expectations. To make panel production more efficient and less dependent on manual welding, Baglietto introduced the Inrotech-MicroTwin®.
Before the implementation, welding was performed manually. Large panels could require welders to work on their knees for extended periods, while the process depended heavily on skilled welding operators. According to Baglietto, manual welding could also make it more difficult to achieve the same level of consistency across production.
3D scanning of profiles
One of the main reasons Baglietto chose the Inrotech-MicroTwin® was its combination of automation and ease of operation. Instead of requiring traditional robot programming, the process starts by automatically scanning the panels. High-resolution scanners create a 3D representation of the structures and profiles, which provides the system with information about the welding jobs.
The identified jobs are then presented to the operator through the Inrotech HMI. From here, the operator can review the panel and make the necessary selections for the welding process without having to program individual robot movements.
Less intervention from the operator
Once the setup is confirmed, Inrotech-SensLogic® and integrated laser sensing take over much of the remaining process. SensLogic™ identifies the exact location of the profiles and welds, while the laser sensing system positions the robot based on the actual workpiece. The robots can then carry out the welding automatically.
This significantly changes the role of the operator. Instead of continuously controlling or programming the robots, the operator primarily interacts with the system through the HMI and supervises the automated process. As highlighted by Baglietto, this has enabled a shift from highly specialized welding operators toward less specialized machine operators
Automation that handles the complexity
Baglietto primarily uses the MicroTwin for panels with straight profiles and profiles crossing at 90-degree angles. For these applications, much of the complexity is handled automatically by the scanning, SensLogic™ technology and robot system. This reduces the need for manual intervention while creating a more repeatable approach to panel welding.
For Baglietto, the technology supports the three factors that matter most to its customers:
Delivery speed. Consistency. Quality.