Added capacity for medium-volume weldments, with a positioner that lets one operator load while the robot welds.
The new cell pairs a six-axis welding robot with a two-station positioner. While the robot welds one fixture, the operator unloads and reloads the other — the arc runs closer to 70% of the shift instead of 35%.
For customers, the practical effect is shorter lead times on frames and brackets in the 500–5,000 pcs range, and better seam consistency than manual welding can hold across a long run.
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