How to ensure your robotic systems are efficient and effective

A recurring question we come across in the industry is “Are robotic welding cells an effective and economical production system”?

Whilst most robotic system companies would of course shout yes; this is not always the case.

The answer to effective and efficient system installation, which should be discussed by both the system integrators and the customer, should take into consideration the many factors of automation.

The performance efficiencies of automation, including the improved work rate, cycle times and continuous production, we believe are well understood.

If this improvement in work rate is also combined with the improved and consistent quality of the output product, along with the improved health and safety elements for the welder and operators the evidence leans greatly towards a positive response.

The stumbling block seems to come with who and how they look after the robot system, programs, electrical control system, services, maintains and updates the robots as required.

This may include future changes of the robot programs, operating sequence, tooling and tooling operation, cell design etc

The opportunity to make the most of the robot system is not only to invest in the automation but also invest in the team that are responsible for it. Engineers are increasingly being advised to update and advance their skill set through Continued Professional Development and training.

Good management practice in relation to staff training and development has seen a reduction in the turnover of skilled staff, along with the increased opportunities to ensure they get the best from robotic systems, both in the short and the long term.

Advancing and updating the workforce’s skill sets pertaining to the robotic system, including identifying those that wish to program, edit, model, develop , design, maintain and service the robot welding systems enables engineering companies to get the best from their robotic systems; and this increase of training also tends to develop a more advanced engineering culture, promotes ownership of the system and creates a more forward thinking and advanced company.

Good organisations tend to promote a continual learning ethic, and empowering the engineers and operators with the ownership and responsibility of the robotic systems enables them to develop and implement changes and improvements in the manufacturing process that helps to bring increased performance, growth and profit to the company.

In conclusion; by investing wisely in both the robotic system hardware and also in the staff training, robotic systems will provide an incredibly efficient and effective manufacturing process.

Cyber-Weld pride themselves on providing the full robotic package for either standard and bespoke robotic welding solutions, as well as training in robotic programming, welding, offline programming and also service and maintenance.

Call us, come and visit our manufacturing and training facilities, meet the team, and even go on reference visits; it is all part of the full package we provide to our customers.

If robotic automation including robotic welding, spot welding, cutting, machining, handling etc is your process get in contact with us and see how we can help you automate, update and advance.

Cyber-Weld - Robotic Engineers.