Aerospace and ship rail transit
Industry Robot Application Solutions · 3 Covered Brands · 4 types of typical processes
Robotic applications in aerospace and shipboard rail transit industries
Robot applications in aerospace, shipbuilding, and rail transit mainly involve welding large structural parts, laying composite materials, and precision hole making, with high requirements for trajectory accuracy and large arm reach (such as the KUKA KR 1000 titan and FANUC M-2000iA, super-heavy aircraft models). Henghuan can connect with heavy robot maintenance and spare parts supply in this industry.
Typical automated processes
Common robotic processes in this industry—click to view key application points, customer cases, and applicable brands.
High-quality arc welding requires exceptional operational flexibility and a deep understanding of material and thermal applications. With automated collaborative welding solutions, you can achieve stable and consistent welding results and improve production efficiency. …
View process details → CuttingCutting is a process in which metal materials are cut or burned with flames or arcs using machine tools. Cutting and other related processes are widely used in transportation, construction, and industrial equipment manufacturing. Robot cutting ensures smooth cuts and precise cutting positions...
View process details → Material handlingReducing labor costs through automation Material Handling (MH) utilizes the simple capabilities of robots to transport objects. By fitting the robot with the appropriate end-of-arm tooling (for example, a gripper), the robot can efficiently and accurately transfer products from a position...
View process details → Quality inspectionZero tolerance, hard power! With collaborative robots, a safer, more efficient, and more precise quality inspection process is achieved, ensuring product quality is always on the line and consistency is impeccable. Equipped with an economical yet agile robotic arm, it not only standardizes operation processes but also...
View process details →Covering branded equipment
Robot brands within Henghuan's service scope that have practical applications in the aerospace and ship rail transit industries. Click to enter the brand page to view series and model specifications.
Kawasaki75 models
Siasun Robotics26 models
EFORT32 modelsHenghuan can provide services for the aerospace and marine rail transit industries
All six core businesses can be procured independently or in combination.
Process validation, workstation solutions, programming and teach-in and production ramp-up support, and turnkey delivery of robot applications.
Learn more → Sales of new industrial robotsAuthorized-style sales of brand-new mainstream robots with selection support for new production lines and capacity expansion.
Learn more → Research and development of automation equipmentResearch, development, integration, and delivery of end-effectors, conveyor positioning, safety peripherals, and complete control systems.
Learn more → Research and development of algorithms and control systemsMotion planning, machine vision, and PLC/SCADA system development to address takt-time bottlenecks, accuracy, and data interconnection.
Learn more → Robot rentalShort-term rental, long-term rental and lease-to-own for in-stock models, long-term rental, and lease-to-purchase transfer, including transportation, installation, commissioning, and lease-term maintenance.
Learn more → Software and hardware upgrade servicesController retrofits, software and firmware upgrades, mechanical refurbishment, and safety upgrades restoring performance to older equipment.
Learn more → Maintenance and repairOn-site inspection, fault diagnosis and repair, and annual maintenance contracts covering 1,310 models from 21 brands.
Learn more → Used & in-stock robot salesWe buy back used robots and handle inspection, refurbishment and resale; every unit ships with inspection records and a warranty, and trade-ins can offset new purchases.
Learn more →Industry Status: High-value automation for manufacturing large-size components
The common features of aerospace and ship rail transit are:The workpieces are large, materials are difficult, batch sizes are small, and quality requirements are extremely high: Drilling and riveting and milling of aircraft skin and structural parts, precision machining and coating of engine blades, large groove welding for hull segments, welding and painting of rail vehicles—these processes have high unit value (hundreds of thousands to millions of yuan per aircraft structural part), but the cost of quality failures is enormous. The design logic for automation solutions is completely different from ordinary manufacturing:Reliability and traceability take precedence over beats。
In terms of technology trends, mobile processing robots (robots + large gantry/mobile platforms) are rapidly expanding in aircraft assembly sites, and the penetration rate of drilling and riveting automation is rising quickly; Robotic cutting and grinding of composite components (carbon fiber laying and processing) are new growth points; Segmented welding and painting robots in the shipbuilding industry have been widely adopted at leading shipyards, and the demand for transformation at inland shipyards and small to medium-sized shipyards is being released.
| Domain | Typical workstation | Technical requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft structural assembly | Automatic drilling, wall panel joining, sealing and gluing | Large travel (mobile platform), hole manufacturing accuracy ±0.1mm, full data recording |
| Engine components | Blade grinding and polishing, coating spraying, inspection | Force-controlled constant pressure grinding, closed-loop coating thickness, and non-destructive testing via online operation |
| Composite material processing | After laying, trimming, drilling, and non-destructive testing | Dust explosion-proof and vacuum monitoring, tool wear monitoring (strong abrasive composite materials) |
| Hull segmentation | Large groove welding, segmented painting, cutting | Multi-layer multi-pass welding of thick plates, ultra-large trajectory planning, and adaptability to outdoor environments |
| Rail vehicles | Body arc welding, interior assembly, painting | MIG welding deformation control for aluminum alloy body and long straight weld seam tracking |
| Wind power/heavy equipment | Tower welding, flange drilling, painting | Heavy-duty flipping coordination, ring seam welding parameter management |
Eight major business areas are established in high-tech industries
Research and development of algorithms and control systemsThis is the technological high ground: absolute accuracy compensation for large-stroke robots (full-domain calibration of laser trackers + error model), weld tracking and adaptive welding, and optimization of cutting parameters for composite materials—these process algorithm development capabilities determine whether we can undertake industry-leading projects. We rely on Guangzhou Henghuan's technical team for deep customized development.
Applied technology servicesDelivery by industry quality system: Aerospace clients (AS9100 system) have strict requirements for process documents, First Article Qualification (FAI), and process records. Our project delivery includes complete process evaluation reports, equipment proficiency verification (CmK), and operation maintenance manuals, supporting clients in passing system audits and military inspections (where applicable).
Maintenance and repairSupporting high-value equipment continuity: Industry equipment downtime losses are calculated by project milestones. Annual maintenance + critical spare parts redundancy + regular accuracy retesting (laser tracker) is our standard service package, data-driven accuracy drift trends and intervention before deviations occur.
Industry Q&A
How to ensure machining accuracy for large-size workpieces?
Three key combinations: robot absolute precision calibration (laser tracker measures full-range error + compensation model, increasing absolute accuracy from millimeter level to within 0.5mm), external axis coordination (workpiece movement or robot movement, shortening overhang), in-machine measurement closed-loop (probe/laser re-measurement after machining, automatic correction of out-of-tolerance). Accuracy indicators are verified during the process testing phase, without paper commitments.
Cooperation process for military/classified projects?
Implemented according to the client's confidentiality system: confidentiality agreement + personnel review + on-site operation control (no data retention, equipment not networked, video control); Services at confidential venues are operated according to the client's specified time window and accompanying system. We have process templates for serving confidential clients, and before entering the site, we coordinate and confirm with the client's confidentiality department.
How do outdoor (dock/construction site) environmental equipment adapt?
Outdoor three-proof features: rainproof and dustproof cabinet (IP55+), temperature control (indoor heating/air conditioning anti-condensation), windproof limit (strong wind alarm shutdown); Replacing anti-corrosion coatings with stainless steel parts in the shipyard salt spray environment. During the planning phase, the protection level is customized according to on-site environmental records (temperature and humidity, salt spray, dust).
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