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Article: Staying in shape for robotic welding; welding fitness equipment is no sweat for robots. (Robotic Welding).
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- Welding Design & Fabrication
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- July 1, 2002
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Robots make thousands of welds per shift on frames and subassemblies used in exercise equipment--and never even break a sweat.
Robots help Precor, Woodinville, WA, make a range of premium equipment for homes and clubs, including treadmills, stationary bikes, EFX Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers, and StretchTrainers.
"We're all about delivering an unmatched workout experience on equipment that looks as good as it feels," says Steve Larson, Precor operations manager. "Robotic welding has definitely helped us achieve these goals and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace."
In 1989, the company acquired the first of five six-axis K6SB ...