Updated: November 11, 2020 Published: March 19, 2015

5 Things to Know About Robotic MIG Guns

Image of a CA3 Robotic Air Cooled MIG Gun in a Panasonic robot

Consider some of the top things to know about robotic MIG guns as a way to get the most out of this equipment. When it comes to robotic welding, precision, repeatability and speed are essential to ensuring a successful outcome in the operation. In order to gain the best benefits, companies rely on the robot’s ability to execute the same weld, exactly the same way and as fast as possible. And while the robot itself, proper programming and oversight by a trained welding supervisor are all important components in the robotic welding operation, the robotic MIG gun also has a direct impact on quality and productivity, as well as costs.

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As manufacturers of semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns and consumables, Tregaskiss and Bernard have earned a reputation as an experienced, dependable partner to its customers in the automotive, construction and fabrication, heavy equipment, ship, rail, general manufacturing, commercial truck and trailer, and oil and gas industries. Tregaskiss and Bernard offer air-cooled semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns, water-cooled semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns, reamers, nozzle cleaning stations, anti-spatter liquid, wire cutters, anti-spatter sprayers, clutches, welding consumables, nozzles, MIG welding tips, and MIG welding torches.