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  Tips for Improving MIG WeldingOctober 19, 2020
  Maintaining quality, productivity and cost savings is important in any semi-automatic MIG welding operation, but the steps companies take to achieve those goals vary. Still, there is one constant: the value of skilled welders. They are at the heart of the operation and help ensure its success. Having the right equipment and understanding how to […]
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  Selecting Contact Tips for Robotic WeldingOctober 17, 2020
  Contact tips are often referred to as the smallest fuse in the fuse box that is your robotic welding cell. But this small fuse can have a big impact on productivity. In terms of overall efficiency, the contact tip is key. Contact tips depend upon repeatability to be effective in the welding process. Learn more about […]
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  How Robotic Welding Supervisors Can Improve the OperationOctober 9, 2020
  Gaining a good return on investment (ROI) from a robotic welding system doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a matter of optimizing the robot and the robotic welding cell to operate at peak efficiency. And while this task is a team effort, it is led by the robotic welding supervisor. Even if a robotic welding system is meeting […]
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  Best Practices for Robotic Welding SupervisorsOctober 9, 2020
  With careful planning and attention to detail, companies that invest in a robotic welding system can gain advantages, such as: It is important for welding supervisors to understand how to quickly troubleshoot issues and how to adjust the weld programs, as needed. • Increased productivity• High weld quality• Cost saving• Parts consistency The welding supervisor […]
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  Understanding Fixed Automatic Welding GunsOctober 2, 2020
  Fixed automation welding is commonly used for welding pipes, structural beams, tanks and vessels in a shop environment prior to them being moved to the jobsite where they will be placed into service. When it comes to automating the welding process, many companies opt for robotic welding systems due to the flexibility they provide and […]
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  How to Prevent Common Causes of Poor Welding Wire FeedingMay 11, 2020
  Poor wire feeding is a common problem encountered in many welding operations. Unfortunately, it can be a significant source of downtime and lost productivity — not to mention cost. Poor or erratic wire feeding can lead to premature failure of consumables, burnbacks, bird-nesting and more. To simplify troubleshooting, it’s best to look for issues in […]
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  AccuLock R Consumables Reduce Downtime in Robotic WeldingJanuary 10, 2020
  In many cases, equipment-based solutions can be a means to gain success in the robotic welding operation. They can mitigate costly risks and eliminate issues that lead to inefficiencies. And often, these issues are related to a small but significant part of the robotic welding process — the welding consumables. The right welding consumables can […]
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  How to Successfully Implement a Robotic Welding SystemSeptember 27, 2019
  In today’s marketplace, companies continue to automate portions, if not all of their welding operation. The reasons are many: to address a shortage of skilled labour, to improve quality, to decrease waste and rework, and/or to increase productivity — in short, to seek benefits that provide a competitive edge. Not all companies, however, are successful […]
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  Improving Welding Automation Safety With Risk Assessment and TrainingSeptember 13, 2019
  Download10 Tips for Robotic Welding Safety Robotic welding systems continue to gain in popularity due to their ability to increase productivity, improve quality and decrease costs in the right application. But they also offer a way to address a shortage of skilled labor for manual operations. Welding automation provide companies with a means of staying […]
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  Selecting the Right MIG Welding ConsumablesAugust 20, 2019
  MIG welding gun configurators, like the Bernard® BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun configurator, allow you to choose specific styles or types of consumables to match the demands (amperages and waveforms) of your application. Selecting contact tips Know the wire size and type when choosing the size and style of contact tip. Contact tips with coarse […]

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