Robotics by sector · Gist Point
Robots for the metalworking industry
Welding, machine tending and finishing for workshops and metalworkers producing in series.
What gets automated
- Welding structures and components
- Loading and unloading machining equipment
- Polishing, grinding, and finishing
- Handling parts and assemblies
Sector problems
What a robot solves
In metalworking, robotics is assessed per part and process: welding structures and components, machine loading and unloading, polishing, and handling assemblies. The analysis starts from the weight, tolerances, and working environment of each station.
Parts that never repeat
Welding with laser scanning and arc tracking: the robot builds its path from the 3D model, without programming each part.
Not enough welders
A welding robot multiplies the output of a welder who programs and supervises.
Machines idle waiting
Automatic loading keeps lathes and machining centers running outside working hours.
Dusty, noisy tasks
Robotic sanding and grinding move the operator away from the hardest station.
In every project
What the sector demands
- Part weight, size, and geometry
- Tolerances and joint preparation
- Environment: dust, chips, coolant, and temperature
- Fixtures, positioners, and station access
Applications
Solutions for the sector
What it takes
Robots used
Guides
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