When costs are analysed for robotic welding versus manual welding the results are clearly in favour of the robot, as show in the example.
• Manual Welder is around 35k PA - With overhead, holiday and sick pay - Single shift.
• Average Himan 'Arc On' time is 25%
Compare this with the figures for robotic welding:
• Average robot 'Arc On' time is 75% therefore 3 time the output of a manual welder.
• This results in an increase in production of 200%
• Operator costs P/A based on £17.5k
• Produces a payback of less than 12 months.
There are additional benefits, over and above the cost savings and increased productivity. Robots provide much greater levels of consistency improving quality and confidence in the finished product.