One welder, one shift and no qualified hire in sight for upcoming large orders: a JAKA Zu 12 collaborative robot now supports the welder on table legs and metal grates.
The challenge
- Production ran in a single shift with one welder and one worker for grinding.
- Large orders were coming, and the company could not find a qualified welder despite extensive efforts.
- Without extra capacity the company could not increase efficiency or scale production.
- Intensive manual welding meant physical strain, fatigue and work-related risks.
- Client
- Manufacturer of metal products: construction components, furniture and accessories
- Industry
- Metalworking – home and garden furniture
- Solution
- JAKA Zu 12 collaborative welding robot
- Scope
- Welding of table legs and metal grates
The solution
- A JAKA Zu 12 collaborative robot was installed in the welding area.
- It has a 12 kg payload and a working radius of 1,327 mm.
- The cobot works with the client's existing welding power source, so no new source was needed.
- It assists the welder on high-volume orders of table legs and metal grates.
- It takes over repetitive welding and reduces the physical load on the team.
Before and after
| Before | With the JAKA Zu 12 cobot | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | One welder, one shift | Welder supported by a cobot |
| Large orders | Limited by hiring difficulties | Handled with existing staff |
| Welding time | Fully manual | Reduced |
| Working conditions | Strain and fatigue | Safer, less physical load |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the cobot need a new welding power source?
No. In this project the JAKA Zu 12 works with the welding power source the client already had.
Does the cobot replace the welder?
No. It supports the welder on large orders, reducing welding time, fatigue and physical strain.
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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Faster welding of large orders at a metal furniture manufacturer