Assembly in Action: Manufacturer Moves From Manual Welding to Automated
The bracket consists of three individual pieces that are joined together and welded in a multitude of spots. Due to the part's size and required fixturing, a single-point, stationary spot welder would not suffice. Because of the cycle time and space constraints, a robot would not lend itself to this application. Extensive handling labor and cycle time were unacceptable. However, the company wanted guaranteed quality and consistency for each spare bracket.
MIM Industries Inc. (Miamisburg, OH) met the challenge with a dual-station machine that automatically produces all 23 welds. This programmable machine operates in three axes of motion and has multiple weld heads that can be activated anytime during the cycle.