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THE ROAD TO WELDING AUTOMATION.(Welding)
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Fabricating & Metalworking
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May 1, 2008
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THE ROAD TO WELDING AUTOMATION
By Kevin Summers, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.,, Dan Imus and Randy Stevens, Tregaskiss
Why and When to Take the Journey
More companies than ever before are automating portions, if not the entirety, of their welding operations for many reasons: to address the welder shortage; improve quality; decrease waste and rework; and/or to increase productivity. However, not all companies that attempt the automation journey are successful.
In fact, those that begin without a well-thought-out roadmap risk valuable time and investments and are likely to miss the full benefits of welding automation.
On the other hand, fabricators that begin ...