Robotic Welding Processes
Robotic welding automates the welding process to increase accuracy, enhance safety and reduce the time needed to complete each project. These benefits make the robotic welding process a popular alternative to manual metal joining. Several industries take advantage of this automated process to get the results they need as quickly as possible. ...
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What Is the Welder Shortage and How Is It Impacting Businesses?
The welding industry has been facing a shortage of workers in the last few years, and this will continue in the near future. The American Welding Society predicts a deficit of 400,000 welders by 2024, showing a decreasing number of welders in the U.S. This decrease in demand is due to several different sources, which can be addressed with certain strategies like new educational technology and automated equipment. Let's take a closer look at the welder shortage and how it's affecting the way the industry works. ...
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Robotic Welding vs Manual Welding
To meet the demands of the welding process, robotic welding has emerged as an important advancement. When it comes to robotic vs manual welding, each technique has specific pros and cons. So how does each process work, and what are their advantages? Here's what you need to know. ...
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If you have a diverse supply base in traditional terms, you have a pool of suppliers manufacturing different things for you. The different pieces that make up the end product to your company all come together at some point in time. Think of the work, time, and money involved in making this happen; using five suppliers and the associated risk involved to insure everything comes together perfectly. An example of this process is below. I ask that you think of all of the work your company performs and cost incurred when doing business this way? ...
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