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?

In nearly every manufacturing industry, we're seeing more and more welding automation as demands increase for faster throughput and higher quality while these companies struggle to find skilled welders.

Automation in welding has grown from something only seen in large, high-volume factories to a standard you now find in almost every factory and fab shop, no matter the size. You will see a smorgasbord of robotic welding solutions, from integrated welding robots to pre-engineered robotic welding cells.

As productivity demands continue to rise, it’s time to get rid of the old mindset that you can’t MIG weld aluminum with 1/16” wire. Yes, you can! And, it can be done in a way that is smooth for welders and increases weld quality and productivity. 

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?

In nearly every manufacturing industry, we're seeing more and more welding automation as demands increase for faster throughput and higher quality while these companies struggle to find skilled welders.

Automation in welding has grown from something only seen in large, high-volume factories to a standard you now find in almost every factory and fab shop, no matter the size. You will see a smorgasbord of robotic welding solutions, from integrated welding robots to pre-engineered robotic welding cells.

As productivity demands continue to rise, it’s time to get rid of the old mindset that you can’t MIG weld aluminum with 1/16” wire. Yes, you can! And, it can be done in a way that is smooth for welders and increases weld quality and productivity.