There is a huge increase of manufacturers utilising the advantages of robotic welding solutions to increase output, weld quality and strength, and reduce costs.
New automation techniques and robotic solutions are continuously being developed, and having a significant impact on the metal fabrication industry. There is a huge increase manufacturers of all sizes utilising the advantages robotic welding solutions in increasing output, weld quality and strength and reducing costs.
rder to comply with OH&S regulations, staff numbers were increased to manage the work load and to minimize cycle time.
After manual welding, the machining process was taking longer than necessary due to the many distortions introduced into the workpieces during the welding procedure. "Our production times were increasing and we lacked human resources to keep manufacturing times under control." Drake Trailers CEO Greg Alison explains.
Greg goes on to say: "As our components lacked uniformity for fitment and machining, the finished quality was not perfect. We needed to find a solution to increase accuracy so we wouldn't lose our competitive edge." Failure to find a solution would result in either Drake Trailers manufacturing process moving off-shore or the importation of finished product from South East Asia.