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Do you think your shop is too small for a robotic welding system? Do your calculations show that you are not producing enough parts to consider automation? Do you think you would never be able to justify the cost of a system to top management? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you may be surprised to note that shops who may have never considered automation before, are now turning to robotic systems in record numbers. There are a number of reasons for this.

by Jerry Cook
Employing  modular fixturing systems has improved productivity and reduced costs for welding operations for a large program at John G. Wilson Machine Ltd., Princeton, ON (jgwilson.on.ca).

In recent years, the use of aluminum in manufacturing has become more prevalent because of its light weight and other attributes that make it an attractive alternative to steel.

Applying the principles of lean manufacturing to welding can yield significant benefits including increased welding quality, reduced waste, and cost savings.

Products
Lincoln Electric has introduced a new line of Magnum PRO semiautomatic welding guns. 
The Adflo powered air respirator with particle filter service life inidicator is the latest innovation in welder safety and comfort from 3M.

ESAB’s next generation MechTig equipment for mechanized TIG and orbital welding provides increased productivity and reduced total welding costs.
Panasonic Factory Solutions recently introduced TAWERS-TIG, a significant arc welding process improvement for the TAWERS robot family.

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