Client Overview
The client is a leading company in the design and production of custom containers for storage and transport of automotive components, with over 20 years of experience in the sector. All products are 100% made in Italy, certified according to EU regulations, and designed to ensure high quality, reliability, and efficiency. Its focus on flexibility and continuous improvement allows the client to provide efficient logistics solutions.
Initial Situation
The client performs both series and custom welding for its containers, with tasks often repetitive and precise. Serving prestigious international automotive brands such as Volkswagen, BMW, Chrysler, and Volvo, the company must maintain exceptional welding quality, leaving no room for errors. The challenge was to implement a solution that could ensure consistent, high-quality welds while handling both standard and custom components efficiently.
Solution Implemented
To meet the client’s needs, RI proposed the V2 Collaborative Welding Station. For components that fit on a compact welding table, a 1400mm 6-axis robot with a 500A MIG/MAG water-cooled welding power supply was installed, equipped with a dedicated fixture table allowing the client to secure parts directly for precise welding.
For larger components exceeding 2.5 meters, a trolley-mounted version with the same robot specifications was implemented. This setup allows the robot to be easily repositioned across the production area, enabling alternating welding on left and right positions while maintaining consistent, high-quality welds.
Both solutions were delivered turnkey, featuring easy programming and access to multiple welding types via tablet control.
Results
The
implementation of the collaborative welding stations (V2 & trolley)
brought significant improvements in production quality and efficiency.
The client now achieves consistent, precise welds on both standard and
oversized components, with each station supporting its specific workflow needs.
Tablet-based programming and access to multiple welding types simplified
operations, reduced setup time, and minimized errors. Overall, the client
is highly satisfied, noting that the combination of the V2 table-mounted and
trolley-mounted stations provides a reliable, versatile, and efficient
solution for their container manufacturing process.
End Customer: Towers Automotive
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RI WD Collaborative welding station V2 & RI WD Collaborative trolley welding station – Container Manufacturing for Automotive Sector