Robotic technology has come a long way from its initial focus on heavy-duty applications. Today, robotic welding employs advanced automation to handle a myriad of complex and delicate operations. These advances have opened opportunities for industries to fully utilize weld robots to generate the maximum return on investment (ROI). By using compatible hardware and software that supports a wide range of welding applications, manufacturers optimize the utilization of their weld robots to improve speed, productivity, and overall performance. Software with online and offline programming capabilities, paired with orbital weld heads and power supplies, improves the compatibility of the welding robot with different types of welding. Industries can leverage this feature for increased economic benefit.
Maximizing Welding Robot ROI
Welding robots can represent a significant investment for manufacturers. To gain maximum welding robot ROI, manufacturers must ensure that the adapted robotic welding system functions optimally. Supporting components, such as programming software and weld heads that streamline operations and offer precise, high-quality welds, can help manufacturers meet performance and ROI goals.
Programming Software
Programming software provides the foundation for welding robot functionality. This software enables operators to set and optimize the weld parameters that robots follow to deliver the optimal weld. The easy calibration afforded through intuitive programming can allow robots to complete various welding operations efficiently and precisely. Online and offline programming software can help manufacturers streamline their processes by utilizing the weld data to optimize the robot kinematics.
With offline robot programming software like OCTOPUZ, manufacturers can simulate the welding process before robots are up and running in the cell. Weld parameters can be programmed on the computer while the robot continues to perform the previous set of weld operations on the production line. As a result, manufacturers can reduce production downtime and enhance productivity.
Weld Heads
Hardware components like weld heads suitable for high-quality precision welds can integrate with welding robots and expand their applications allowing manufacturers to perform a variety of complex jobs. Additionally, weld robots provide excellent control in operation with precision weld heads supporting welding for different materials, complex angles, and clearance at different feed rates, angles, voltages, or depths. A single weld robot’s ability to adapt to different weld heads maximizes the benefit for industries by reducing their equipment and labor costs that traditionally accompany the highest quality weld results.
Improving Productivity With Weld Robots
In pipe or other fusion welding processes, welding robots possess several features that enable manufacturers to improve productivity and increase ROI.
- Improving product quality with controlled and precise weld.
- Increasing welding speed with automated robot and weld head.
- Reducing waste on simple as well as complex weld operations through optimized weld parameters.
- Reducing production downtime with offline programming.
- Improving productivity with simulated weld process.
When investing in welding robots, manufacturers should select equipment that supports a wide range of welding processes and provides high-quality welds. Doing so will maximize the investment’s potential financial yield.
Manufacturers can augment welding robot ROI by utilizing programming software and weld heads to enhance the speed and quality of the weld. With faster and more precise weld outcomes, it is possible to reduce manufacturing waste, improve productivity, and ultimately increase welding robot ROI.
Arc Machines, Inc. is a leading welding technology provider with decades of experience in improving your welding operation and ROI through advanced weld equipment. For inquiries regarding our weld equipment, contact sales@arcmachines.com. Contact us to arrange a meeting.
