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Topics/Research and Teaching Profile
The Chair of Automated Joining Processes and Simulation, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Julia Zähr, is dedicated to the development and research of innovative solutions for automated welding and modern manufacturing processes. Particular emphasis is placed on implementing cost-effective, practical and user-friendly automation solutions for small-batch production. The chair provides companies with support and scientific guidance in the introduction of automated manufacturing processes.
Holder of the Chair
Our team
Degree programmes
Room 7-012
Modern facilities and laboratory workstations are available for research and teaching. These include, amongst others:
- Cobot welding workstation with a Universal Robots UR10e and an MSG welding power source
- Rotary-tilting table (L-type positioner)
- Laser seam tracking system from Garmo Instruments
- Eight welding booths for manual welding using conventional arc welding processes: gas-shielded metal arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding and manual arc welding
- Other processes such as submerged arc welding, arc stud welding and resistance spot welding
The technical facilities enable both scientific research and practical training for students.
Key areas of research
The research carried out by the Chair focuses in particular on the following areas:
- The applicability of collaborative robot systems for the automated production of small batches
- Development of optimal welding parameters, taking into account the effects of material properties
- Analysis of the influence of tolerances in component preparation and positioning on the quality of welded joints
- Investigations into materials relevant to industrial practice, such as unalloyed and high-alloy steels, as well as aluminium
- Evaluation of different weld bead geometries and manufacturing strategies
- The impact of automation solutions on the skill requirements for set-up technicians and operators
Cobot-based welding
Cobot programming for automated welding
Virtual Reality Welding for Training
