Arc & Touch Sensor Training Course
The Arc & Touch Sensor Course is a programming course that teaches students how to properly set-up, use, and write programs utilizing the arc and touch sensor options. This course includes details about the set-up, programming, editing, and daily operation of DAIHEN robots utilizing the arc and touch sensor options.
NOTE: This course is a NON-WELDING Course.
View the class schedule for 2008
Class Contents
- Set-up the robot controller to operate with the arc and touch sensors
- Know the major components of the arc and touch sensors
- Understand the sensing methodology used to steer the welding torch
- Set up and run automatic learning features of the system
- Write a program utilizing seam tracking
- Understand touch sensor theory of operation
- Write a program utilizing touch sensing
- Understand the safety precautions to be used with the arc and touch sensors
- Understand use of automatic wire cutter and wire length correction command
- Write a program utilizing arc sensing and touch sensing
- Know the application limitations of the arc and touch sensor options
- Create and use a sample data file
Who is this class for?
The Arc & Touch Sensor Course is designed for personnel who are responsible for set-up, programming, editing, and daily operation of DAIHEN robots utilizing the arc and touch sensor options.
Class Format
In addition to classroom lectures and discussions, there will be plenty of “hands-on” time for students to learn the more intricate functions of the AX robot and controller.
A “Certificate of Achievement” is awarded to those students who successfully complete this 3 day course.
How to Register
To register, please fill out and submit a Training Registration Form at least two (2) weeks prior to start date of the class that you would like to attend. A separate registration form is required for each student attending the classes. OTC DAIHEN will send an acknowledgement for each registration form received, indicating the selected class dates and PO number confirmation.

