Long horizontal and vertical welds on containers over 3 m, and too few welders for 10 units a week: a welding robot on a mobile trolley now delivers uniform welds and steady output.
The challenge
- About 10 containers a week were required, but the available welders could not keep a fast, consistent pace.
- Long horizontal and vertical welds made uniform weld geometry hard to achieve.
- Variations in weld shape and quality affected productivity and consistency.
- Tight delivery schedules for international customers added pressure on the welding team.
- Client
- Custom welding services company producing containers for international clients
- Industry
- Metal fabrication – welded containers
- Solution
- RI WD Trolley mobile welding station
- Scope
- Long horizontal and vertical welds on containers over 3 m
The solution
- Robot Industries supplied a welding robot with a reach of 1,400 mm.
- It is equipped with a 500 A water-cooled welding power source.
- Robot and power source are integrated on a mobile trolley.
- The operator repositions the trolley along the container to cover welds over 3 m long.
- Welding parameters stay consistent across every section of the seam.
Collaborative welding robot on a mobile trolley that can be repositioned along long or large workpieces.
See the product →Before and after
| Before | With RI WD Trolley | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Hard to keep a steady rhythm | 10 containers a week, stable flow |
| Long welds | Uneven shape along the seam | Uniform shape and penetration |
| Parameters | Varied from welder to welder | Consistent over the whole seam |
| Dependency | High reliance on available welders | Less reliance on individual operators |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a welding robot handle parts longer than its reach?
Yes. In this project the robot sits on a mobile trolley and is repositioned along containers over 3 m long, covering the full length of each weld.
What welding equipment does the setup use?
A welding robot with a 1,400 mm reach and a 500 A water-cooled welding power source, both integrated on the trolley.
What is included?
Delivery, installation and configuration on site, team training and technical support.
How do I find out the price?
The price depends on the configuration and on your application. Send us a request and we will send you an offer.
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A steady 10 containers a week with uniform welds at a welding workshop