In the last few years, labor shortages have grown, and skilled labor is becoming increasingly difficult to hire. These shortcomings have been particularly impactful in welding applications, quickly becoming a bottleneck in many production lines.
Enter collaborative robots – the ideal automation solution to work alongside human labor to complete welding tasks with great precision, consistency, and efficiency. AUBO’s i-Series cobots are trusted by manufacturers across the globe for welding applications thanks to their robust secondary development support, compatibility with many end-of-arm welding tools, and consistent repeatability.
Why have many manufacturers considered cobots for automated welding solutions in lieu of traditional welding solutions?
Enhanced Precision and Consistency:
With repeatability as low as ± 0.02, AUBO cobots offer a level of precision and consistency to welding that is challenging to achieve with traditional welding solutions. AUBO Cobots offer robust development options for the end user while enabling precise testing within AUBO’s remote sandbox simulation software AUBOPE. Enabling teams to program and test projects with precise welds with minimal deviations, resulting in superior weld quality.
Increased Productivity:
AUBO Cobots are designed to work seamlessly alongside human operators, accelerating the welding process and reducing bottlenecks due to labor shortages. AUBO Cobots can also be programmed via teaching or simple visual programming, enabling enterprises to meet production demands efficiently without spending time or resources engineering complex welding paths.
Improved Safety:
Safety is a paramount concern in welding environments. AUBO cobots are equipped with advanced safety features, such as power, force, and speed limitations, 10 levels of configurable collision detection, and automatic shut-off. These safety features ensure a safer collaborative working environment.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
A key requirement for welding applications is flexibility. AUBO Cobots can mount vertically or horizontally, are quick to deploy, can be easily programmed to weld intricate patterns, adapt to different workpieces and workspaces, and seamlessly switch between various welding techniques.
Addressing Labor Shortages:
The manufacturing industry is grappling with a shortage of skilled welders. AUBO cobots offer a solution by bridging this skills gap. Their user-friendly programming interfaces allow operators to quickly teach the cobots new welding paths, minimizing the need for specialized training, and saving resources and manpower for more pressing tasks and complex decisions.
Cost Efficiency:
AUBO’s i-Series cobots have an exceptional ROI, on average from integration it takes 6-9 months to achieve full ROI. AUBO Cobots lower labor costs, minimize material waste thanks to improved precision, and decrease downtime associated with rework. To learn how welding can revolutionize your manufacturing process, contact an automation expert today.
