Assessing a welding process will determine if it is a good fit for robotic automation.  If robotic welding is suitable for a welding process it will increase precision and productivity.

• When should robots be used for welding?
• Robots work well for repetitive tasks or similar pieces that involve welds in more than one axis or where access to the pieces is difficult.
• Why robot welding?
• Robot welding improves weld repeatability. 
• With robot welding you can also get an increased output.
• Not only does a robot work faster, the fact that a fully equipped and optimized robot cell can run for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without breaks makes it more efficient than a manual weld cell. 
• Robotic welding also reduces risk by moving the human welder/operator away from hazardous fumes and molten metal close to the welding arc.
• What welding processes are suitable for robot welding?

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