chanelink logo
CHANELINK
Русский

Samsung Heavy Industries Developing a Laser High Speed Welding Robot for Liquefied Natural Gas Ships

818
2023-09-22 15:04:02
Посмотреть перевод

South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industry announced on Thursday that it has developed the first laser high-speed welding robot in the maritime field, aimed at significantly improving the construction efficiency of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport ships.

This new technology is specifically designed for rapid welding of thin film panels used in cargo compartments of liquefied natural gas transport ships. These films are made of thin layers of stainless steel and come into direct contact with ultra-low temperature liquid natural gas.

Compared to the traditional plasma arc welding (PAW) method, which takes about 5 minutes to weld a 2-meter-long membrane plate, the new robot can complete the task in just 1 minute.

The laser high-speed welding robot is developed by Samsung Production Technology Research Center and uses a swinging method to rotate the laser beam at precise intervals and speeds.

This technology also has defocusing function for adjusting the focus and laser displacement sensor for automatically positioning the bending welding position.

The integration of this advanced welding technology is expected to significantly improve the productivity of shipbuilding companies in the construction of liquefied natural gas transport ships.

The company plans to conduct application testing with the French engineering company GTT's liquefied natural gas cargo hold (MK-III) and begin full-scale production using this technology after obtaining final customer approval later this year.

Cui Douzhen, the head of Samsung Heavy Industry Production Technology Research Center, said: "Laser high-speed welding robots will become the core technology to maintain overwhelming competitiveness in the key process of liquefied natural gas transport ship cargo hold construction." "We plan to expand its application to the cargo hold of ultra-low temperature liquid hydrogen transport ships in the future.

Source: Laser Network

Связанные рекомендации

  • This laser and optoelectronic component supplier has reached a strategic distribution agreement

    Recently, Laser Components USA, a leading laser and optoelectronic component supplier, announced that it has reached a strategic distribution agreement with Infrasolid, a pioneer in advanced infrared emitter technology.This agreement combines Laser Components USA's extensive distribution network with Infrasolid's innovative infrared product solutions, providing direct replacement products for all ...

    2023-10-24
    Посмотреть перевод

  • Latest breakthrough! 3500W free output blue semiconductor laser

    The 3500W free output blue semiconductor laser beam is output in a free space manner, with a rectangular spot directly acting on the material surface without the need for fiber optics or laser processing heads. This laser has a wavelength of 455 ± 10nm, with continuously adjustable power and a maximum output power of over 3500W. It is mainly used for non-ferrous metal cladding, quenching, etc., to...

    2024-09-03
    Посмотреть перевод

  • Surface coupled laser technology manufacturer, secured £ 2.94 million in financing

    Recently, renowned surface coupled laser technology supplier Vector Photonics announced that it has received £ 1.667 million in equity investment and £ 1.27 million in additional research funding for the continued commercialization of its unique surface coupled laser (SCL) technology. Surface coupled lasers have completely changed semiconductor laser manufacturing, improving the performance of var...

    2024-06-14
    Посмотреть перевод

  • LOTMAXX Announces the Launch of a Multifunctional 3D Printer with Laser Cutting Function

    LOTMAXX has announced the launch of the ET model, a new type of 3D printer that can also be used as a laser cutting machine. According to the manufacturer, the core component is a fast direct extruder with a printing speed of up to 500 millimeters per second.LOTMAXX ET features an all metal casing with a printing volume of 250 x 250 x 265 mm. According to the announcement, as a special feature, th...

    2023-11-09
    Посмотреть перевод

  • Intelligent laser welding with dynamic beam shaping function can reduce the demand for filler wire

    In EU project ALBATROSS, Fraunhofer IWS has developed battery housing for E-vehicles.Laser processes with dynamic beam shaping create stable joints even in challenging material combinations. Recent applications demonstrate how to eliminate filler materials while improving quality, energy efficiency, and production logic.Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS) will present novel...

    09-05
    Посмотреть перевод