Jason Robinson, OTC DAIHEN assistant manager of technical service for North America, walks through how to program OTC DAIHEN’s FD-Series welding robots using the teach pendant. Find the video tutorial below.

As the demands of manufacturing evolve, zinc-plated steel continues to grow in popularity due to its enhanced corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and versatility. However, zinc plate steel can create challenges in welding, such as weaker welds, increased spatter, porosity and a higher skill level needed.
In this blog article, we uncover the top benefits of using zinc-plated steel in production and how the revolutionary Synchro-feed Evolution technology with Push Arc mode is helping manufacturers overcome the challenges of welding zinc-plated steel.

As the integration of robotic welding continues to increase in most manufacturing operations, we often hear some of the same questions. In this video and transcript, our welding experts answer the top questions we hear when switching an operation to robotic welding automation.

OTC DAIHEN and distributor partner Airgas are proud to have delivered the 1000^th production robotic welding system — a SERVO-ARC 720B turntable robot welder – to East Manufacturing.

In response to the global trend toward carbon neutrality, materials are being shifted to high-tensile materials that are thinner and stronger and aluminum that is lightweight for weight reduction in products.

However, there is one common problem when using high-tensile materials or aluminum, it becomes difficult to weld joint shapes because of the variation in the joint gap.

To solve this challenge, OTC DAIHEN has evolved its exclusive robotic welding technology, creating Synchro-feed Evolution with Push Arc welding mode.

Meeting today’s demand for vehicles that are more lightweight, affordable and safer means automotive manufacturers are faced with new challenges, such as creating strong welds on thin materials and adapting more efficient processes for faster cycle times.

These challenges have led to increased growth in the integration of welding robots into the automotive manufacturing process. When integrating a welding robot – whether it’s a new robot on the line or an upgrade of an existing robot – take these steps to help uncover how to work with existing capital equipment to gain maximum results and optimal ROI.

The concept of retrofitting current robotic systems has taken on greater popularity in the last year as manufacturers seek more affordable and faster options to help maintain a competitive advantage in demanding markets.

This is especially true with welding robots. Upgrading and retrofitting with new welding power sources vs. replacing welding robots often saves time and costs.

Employees do not need to be trained on how to operate new robots. Investment into new robots can be phased in over time. Spare parts that are stocked for the robots can still be used.

As the production of electric vehicles (EV) is predicted to climb in the coming years, so is the growth of industrial welding robots used by EV manufacturers and their component suppliers. In fact, the makers of factory automation equipment have already seen a surge in investment from EV manufacturers, and they don’t predict a slowdown anytime soon.

“A cobot welder is the answer to our production needs!” 

Not so fast, our welding experts at OTC DAIHEN will tell you.

While collaborative robots have been a game-changing technology for various industries and applications, cobot welding introduces unique challenges that must be considered before you purchase.

A cobot welder, which combines a collaborative robot with a welder power source and a torch, is often thought of as an easy, less expensive way to automate welding than a production welding system.

However, many are not speaking out about the safety and production issues that are occurring with cobot welding - until now. In this article, we uncover the myths and speak the truth about cobot welding.

Robotic welding cells are proven to provide accuracy, reliability, versatility and speed for many industrial applications spanning diverse industries.

However, for some fab shop owners and manufacturers practicing lean principles concerns arise around floor space. How much valuable manufacturing space will a robotic welding cell consume? Is this welding cell the most efficient use of that floor space?