{"id":7031,"date":"2023-12-15T06:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T11:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codinter.com\/en\/?p=7031"},"modified":"2023-11-28T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T16:13:09","slug":"welding-automation-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codinter.com\/en\/welding-automation-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Welding automation: A complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welding automation is, hands down, the difference between an average production line and a superb fabrication.<\/p>

It is safe to say that welding automation is unstoppable. According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there were 535,000 welding robots in operation worldwide in 2022. This represents an increase of 16% from 2021.<\/p>

Whether your company owns welding automation equipment, or you are trying to implement it in the near future, this article will provide the basis about the topic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is welding automation?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welding automation is the use of machines and robots to perform welding operations, with the minimum intervention, if any, from operators. This can include the entire welding process, from loading and unloading the parts to be welded, to positioning the parts, to welding them together, in complex processes.<\/p>

The purpose is to use equipment, machinery, and technology to automate welding processes for enhanced quality, productivity, and efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How far welding automation has progressed<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The automotive industry is the largest user of welding robots, accounting for 55% of all welding robots in operation in 2022. Other major users of welding robots include the electrical and electronics industry (13%), the metalworking industry (12%), and the general machinery industry (9%).<\/p>

The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for welding robots, with 427,000 units in operation in 2022. China is the largest single market for welding robots, with 368,000 units in operation.<\/p>

Other major markets for welding robots include Europe (81,000 units), North America (17,000 units), and Latin America (10,000 units).<\/p>

The use of welding robots is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as businesses seek to improve productivity, quality, and safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Trends in welding automation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are a few trends in the welding automation market, including:<\/p>

The increasing use of collaborative welding robots<\/strong>: Collaborative welding robots, also known as cobots, are designed to work safely alongside human workers. Cobots are becoming more popular in a variety of industries, including the automotive and the electronics industry.<\/p>

The development of more intelligent and autonomous welding robots<\/strong>: These are becoming more intelligent and autonomous. This is due to advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning. More intelligent and autonomous welding robots will be able to adapt to changes in the welding environment and perform more complex welding tasks.<\/p>

The increasing use of welding robots in new industries<\/strong>: They are being used in new industries, such as the construction and the food and beverage industry. As welding robots become more affordable and versatile, they are expected to be used in an even wider range of industries in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Factors driving the growth of welding robots<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The future of welding robots is bright. They are expected to play an increasingly important role in manufacturing and other industries in the years to come. There are several factors driving the growth of welding robots, including:<\/p>

The increasing demand for high-quality welds<\/strong>: This equipment can produce high-quality welds with consistent repeatability. This is important for a variety of industries, including the automotive, the aerospace, and the medical device industry.<\/p>

The need to improve productivity<\/strong>: Welding automation can help to improve productivity by automating repetitive welding tasks. This can free up human workers to focus on more complex tasks.<\/p>

The need to improve safety<\/strong>: Can help to improve safety by reducing the operator’s exposure to hazards associated with welding, such as fumes, heat, and radiation.<\/p>

The decreasing cost of welding robots<\/strong>: The cost of welding robots has decreased in recent years, making them more affordable for a wider range of businesses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Everything you need to weld<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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More than 40 years of welding experience<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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