BASIC 12mm

Welding Table BASIC - open design prepared for robotic automation

The BASIC Welding Table from GPPH costs from €646.00 to €1,691.50 and provides a stable surface for repeatable positioning of workpieces and building robotic workstations without extensive side walls. The BASIC series is ideal wherever simple integration of assembly and welding processes is required, with an Ø16 or Ø28 system and a tabletop adapted to the specific workspace.

Why was the BASIC Welding Table designed with robotic automation in mind?

The BASIC series features a 12 mm thick tabletop without side walls, making it a suitable base for building robotic workstations and ensuring repeatable positioning of workpieces. The open design provides greater flexibility when planning access for robots, manipulators and tooling around the working surface.

In repetitive processes, the ability to reproduce the position of a component relative to previously established reference points is particularly important. The hole system and engraved scale help organize the positioning of workpieces before subsequent assembly or welding cycles. BASIC belongs to a broader group of assembly welding tables, while the other designs can be compared in the category welding tables.

What are the benefits of having no side walls on the BASIC Welding Table?

The absence of side walls distinguishes the BASIC from traditional designs and keeps the tabletop edges open when planning the workstation. With a 12 mm thick tabletop, it is easier to accommodate access for auxiliary equipment, cables, holders or additional workstation components without having to organize the process around a high side wall.

The BASIC design focuses the clamping function primarily on the working surface. For this reason, the arrangement of the workpiece, stops and reference points should be defined already at the workstation design stage, especially when subsequent operations are to be performed by a robot.

How does the tabletop design support repeatable positioning?

The BASIC tabletop is 12 mm thick, reinforced with ribs and features milled and chamfered holes, allowing it to provide an organized base for repeated positioning of workpieces. The declared hole manufacturing tolerance is ±0.05 mm, while flatness after correct leveling is up to 0.3 mm across the entire surface.

The engraved 100x100 mm scale helps control the position of components when preparing the clamping setup. In repeat production, maintaining fixed reference points is particularly important, as it reduces the need to redefine the setup before each subsequent cycle.

GPPH recommends: Before starting work, level the BASIC table and check the stability of all support points. With a design without side walls, plan the position of the workpiece and clamping points on the tabletop before starting the robotic workstation.

How to choose the Ø16 or Ø28 system for the BASIC Welding Table?

The Ø16 or Ø28 system should be selected according to the tooling used, the size of the workpieces being clamped and the way the process is organized. BASIC is available with a 100x100 mm grid or a diagonal layout depending on the configuration, so the clamping system should be defined already at the workstation design stage.

Compatibility with the existing equipment is also important. Tools for welding tables, welding clamps and fast assembly bolts and pins should match the hole system of the selected tabletop.

What sizes is the BASIC available in, and why is there no 3000x1480 mm version?

BASIC tables are available in a wide range of sizes from 1000x600 to 2400x1200 mm, but the BASIC series does not include a 3000x1480 mm version. The available size range results from the series' design without traditional side walls and its intended use in functional assembly-welding and robotic workstations.

The size should be selected primarily according to the robot's working area, the dimensions of the workpiece and the space required for tooling. A smaller tabletop may be well suited to a compact cell, while a format of up to 2400x1200 mm provides more space for larger structures without moving to a 3000x1480 mm version.

How to plan a BASIC workstation for robotic operation?

A BASIC workstation should be designed around the position of the workpiece, the clamping zones and the planned operating path of the auxiliary equipment. The 12 mm thick tabletop and the 100x100 mm hole grid or diagonal layout provide reference points that can be used to prepare a repeatable clamping setup.

The legs made of 60x60x4 mm profile have a declared load capacity of 250 kg per leg. When designing the workstation, it is therefore necessary to consider not only the workpiece itself, but also the weight of the tooling and the way the load is distributed across the working surface and support points.

Robotic automation does not eliminate the need to properly prepare the workstation geometry. The more repeatable the process, the more important it is to maintain a fixed position of the table, workpiece and locating elements before starting subsequent cycles.

How can the BASIC Welding Table be used in everyday assembly work?

BASIC can be used both in robotic workstations and for repeatable manual assembly and welding tasks, as the Ø16 or Ø28 system provides a base for organizing the clamping setup. The absence of side walls means the working surface is not restricted by an additional structural band, so a well-planned arrangement of tools on the tabletop is particularly important.

When similar workpieces are produced frequently, it is worth keeping fixed reference points and changing only those tooling elements required by the geometry of a specific workpiece. This approach helps reduce workstation setup time before subsequent production batches.

BASIC tables feature a 12 mm thick tabletop, an Ø16 or Ø28 system and are available in sizes from 1000x600 to 2400x1200 mm, with no 3000x1480 mm version. Select the size and clamping system to suit the workpiece and the way the robotic or assembly workstation is integrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BASIC Welding Table suitable for robotic automation?

The BASIC series is designed for repeatable assembly and welding work as well as for building robotic workstations with open tabletop sides.

Is the BASIC table available in a 3000x1480 mm size?

No, the BASIC series is not available in a 3000x1480 mm size; the available formats range from 1000x600 to 2400x1200 mm.

Is the BASIC Welding Table available in Ø16 and Ø28 systems?

Yes, the BASIC Welding Table is available in an Ø16 or Ø28 system, depending on the configuration and the planned method of clamping workpieces.