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Hard Vs Robotic Welding Automation - What's the Difference

Posted by Matthew Smith on May 18, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Ready to "level up" your knowledge about Welding Automation? When choosing which type of system to go with, clarity to determine the best fit can come from knowing and understanding your goals and ROI. But when you have the choice between Hard or Robotic automation - a lot of questions might come up. Which is better for you? Is one type safer? Is one more expensive?

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Topics: Welding Automation, Welding, IRCO Automation, Robotic Welding, Automated Welding System Features

How Welding Automation Changes the Workplace (Part 1)

Posted by Guest Writer on May 6, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Automated systems and solutions have been rapidly changing the manufacturing world around us. Continue reading more below to explore some of the ways automation, and welding automation specifically, are changing the workplace.

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Topics: Welding Automation, IRCO Automation, Production Monitoring

Automated Welding: Myth VS Reality

Posted by Matthew Smith on Apr 21, 2021 9:00:00 AM

What comes to mind when you hear the term Automated Welding System? Notions of inaccessibly high-tech or financially impractical systems are a common misconception that may lead manufacturers to overlook game-changing equipment and radical process improvement.

But how can we separate these skeptical first impressions from the reality of modern-era automated systems? In this blog, we’d like to use our industry knowledge and experience to address and break-down some of the most common myths and misconceptions about automated welding systems.

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Topics: Welding Automation, Weld Positioning Equipment, IRCO Automation, Robotic Welding, Production Monitoring

Product Feature: 'Smart' P3X - Three Axis Positioners

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Apr 8, 2021 9:00:00 AM

This month’s featured product is IRCO Automations P3X 3 Axis Positioner. A product that allows us to explore and illustrate how traditional weld equipment can evolve to fit into a world of welding automation, robotic welding systems, and industry 4.0.  Read more below!

Sections in this Post: 

  1. The Problem: You want something "more"
  2. The Solution: "Smart" Weld Positioning Equipment and P3X example
  3. Ready for the Future: Data Monitoring
  4. Recap: Benefits
  5. Conclusion: The Future of Standard Product

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Topics: Welding, Welding Positioner, Weld Positioning Equipment, IRCO Automation, Production Monitoring

Happy National Welder Month

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Apr 1, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Happy National Welder Month!
Read more below.

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Topics: Welding, IRCO Automation

4 Reasons to Include Weld Cameras on your Automated Welding System

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Mar 3, 2021 10:00:00 AM

The choice of whether or not to include a weld camera in the design of an automated welding system is one of the quickest and easiest decisions for some of our customers. But do you have any idea why?

In this post, we’ll explore 4 of the key benefits of using weld cameras and why you should consider integrating them onto your automated welding system.

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Topics: Welding Automation, Welding, Robotic Welding, Automated Welding System Features, Weld Camera

Top Welding Blogs

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Mar 1, 2021 3:56:59 PM

If you haven't visited IRCO Automation's blog/news section before - here's one more reason to do it now!  Thank you Feedspot for naming and recognizing us as one of the TOP 20 WELDING BLOGS on the web!

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Topics: Welding Automation, Weld Positioning Equipment, IRCO Automation

Welding Automation and Safety: What you need to know

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Feb 17, 2021 9:45:00 AM

Read further to learn about ways to help reduce the risks associated with welding automation. We break it down into two sections or "rules" :  

  1. Safety built into the design
  2. Training as an investment  

 

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Topics: Welding Automation, Welding, Robotic Welding, Automated Welding System Features

Automated Reaming Stations: A Simple Addition to Maximize Productivity

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Feb 1, 2021 12:26:09 PM

Automated reamers, or nozzle cleaning stations, help maximize the productivity of robotic welding systems. In this video and blog post we will talk about the importance of reaming the torch head on your system and a solution we’ve integrated into one of our linear welding robots to help maximize efficiency.

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Topics: Welding Automation, Welding, Robotic Welding, Automated Welding System Features, Automated Reaming Station

NEWS: Where does Weld Production Monitoring Fit into Recovery and Reinvention?

Posted by Melissa Gomez on Oct 16, 2020 12:11:46 PM

Weld Production Monitoring in a time of Recovery and Reinvention

Where and how does weld production monitoring fit into recovery and reinvention? Recently our team explore this topic in a feature article for WELD: Canadian Welding & Lifestyle Magazine's Fall 2020 issue. 
Click the link below to read more!

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Topics: Welding Automation, Welding, Robotic Welding, Production Monitoring