Japanese Koyo Gigen Develops Bolt and Nut Automated Spot Welding Device

     Koyo Giken Inc. developed a bolt/nut automated spot welding device that combines a 3-dimensional-translation NC device and a parts feeder to automatically place bolts and buts onto a processed object and spot weld them. The device uses a servo motor and disassembling it is easy, and therefore it is convenient for changing between manual or automatic operations. It is connected to a computer panel and can automatically place bolts and nuts onto a specified spot on a metal plate and weld them, making itself suitable for small batch production of diversified products. It is supported by Koyo Giken's IoT service to have its status under check and save the trouble of maintenance for users. Koyo Giken will promote it to small and medium enterprises in the automotive and other industries and expects to sell 1,200 sets per year.