| With advancements in technology, machining | | | | used for removing the spatter, and an electrode |
| processes have become faster and more efficient. | | | | feeder is used for feeding the consumable wire into |
| Similarly, the addition of automation techniques in | | | | the arc. The productivity further more increases due to |
| welding has been very crucial in enhancing welding | | | | an automatically rotating or switch fixture, thus enabling |
| processes that are repetitive in nature. | | | | the operator to fix one set of parts while the robot is |
| Automated welding employs the use of a robot. This | | | | welding another. To guarantee that the electrode tip |
| mechanized, programmable tool completely automates | | | | and the tool frame are accurately known with respect |
| the welding process by performing the main weld | | | | to each other, an automated TCP (Tool Center Point) |
| operation and handling the parts. The automated | | | | calibration device can be of significant help. |
| technology not only improves the weld repeatability but | | | | The robot spot welding technique is typically used for |
| also enhances precision and productivity. Similarly, | | | | resistance welding processes. Robots are available in |
| automating the torch motion significantly reduces the | | | | different sizes, rated by payload capacity and reach. |
| potential errors resulting in decreased scrap and | | | | They are classified by the number of axes serving |
| rework. | | | | distinct purposes. Furthermore, welding robots are |
| A robot enabled automated structures increase the | | | | outfitted with different types of welding guns, used for |
| output significantly as a fully equipped and optimized | | | | different applications. |
| robot structure can run around the clock without taking | | | | As mentioned before, this technique is highly useful for |
| a break. | | | | tasks that are repetitive in nature. However, if a |
| Automated welding or robot welding mainly involves | | | | welding process involves frequent adjustment of parts |
| two processes, namely robot arc welding and robot | | | | to fit together correctly, or if joints to be welded are |
| spot welding. Robot arc welding is mainly used for high | | | | too wide, the use of robots will be difficult. |
| duty cycles, where an automated torch cleaner is | | | | |