The Fabrication Requirements for Wind Tower Manufacturing

Wind power refers to the energy conversion that converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. The common wind power equipment is a wind turbine. It has many components, such as wind turbines, generators, wind turbines etc. The towers that support the unit can absorb the vibration of the unit and their height can determine the power generation efficiency. So, how is such a huge object constructed and manufactured?

The wind tower production line is divided into some main processes, thus the CNC cutting sheet feedstock, single-cylinder straight seam welded, the short welding of flange and cylinder, group composed of cylinder-by-section welded inside and outside the ring, scrub rust, anti-corrosion spray drying. The whole production line is fully automated operation, which can greatly improve the efficiency.

Wind tower production lines use a variety of automatic cutting and welding machines to make a cost-effective workflow. The machines include CNC cutting machines, outer and inner circumferential seam welding machines, welding assistant machines such as wind tower welding rotators and tube welding positioners, etc. Next, let’s share some knowledge about the wind tower production line in detail.

Wind tower production line

The wind tower production line uses various machines to achieve automation with the aim of efficiency, controlling costs and welding and production quality improvement. For example, you can use rolling equipment to form metal plates of various thicknesses into steel tanks, then use a pipe turning roller and welding positioner to mechanically rotate and stabilize tanks, while welding manipulator helps to outer circumferential weld and seal the tank. The operator controls the speed and monitors the welding quality. Automating the welding process for circumferential and longitudinal welds enables wind tower welding equipment manufacturers to increase production and quality while reducing overhead. Once the tank is sealed, the welding positioner and turntable can be used as part of the various welding processes on the production line.

Rotating welding positioners are used to stabilize and rotate large cans, allowing welders to cut any tubular section at any angle, in any area. They can be welded along longitudinal seams and circumferentially. The automated water ARC welding system allows multiple butt welds to be welded with minimal operator effort. The external welding of the cans is done by using a cylindrical head and a suspending welding head, thereby automating all external welding processes.

As wind turbine height increases, thicker steel is required in all parts of the production process. However, the thicker the steel, the more intensive the operator's welding process is, usually resulting in more fatigue. The wind turbine tower welding production line effectively avoids this situation and can realize automatic monitoring on-site or outside the factory, simplifying the operation of personnel, improving the proficiency and efficiency of all welding stages, and reducing operator fatigue. In addition, it always allows the operator to pay attention to process details to ensure consistent high-quality welding.

As experts in welding automation, Fengwei provides a suite of services to wind tower manufacturers. From the outset, we discuss project goals, then discover where we can fit in.

Some of the areas our work covers include:

1. On-site consultations

2. The supply and installation of equipment

3. Supply a range of specialist welding equipment to increase throughput

4. Train operators on the proficient use of machinery

5. Mechanical maintenance

Fengwei always adheres to the goal of providing customers with satisfactory engineering welding solutions. Welcome domestic and foreign customers to consult!