How Robotic Laser Welding Delivered 400% Productivity Gains Over Manual TIG at West Coast Manufacturing
California machine shop quadrupled output by switching from manual TIG to robotic laser welding, eliminating skilled labor bottlenecks and post-weld processing requirements.
Key Highlights
Increased production from 10-30 parts to 45-60 parts per hour using dual-station collaborative welding setup with operator and robot.Eliminated warping issues and post-weld straightening requirements that plagued thin-wall stainless steel components during TIG welding process.
Reduced workforce needs while improving weld consistency and quality, solving the company’s issue with rising labor costs and scarcity challenges.