Our Robotic Welding Partnership
We partner with APT to offer turnkey robotic welding cells. We combine their expertise in robotic welding with our deep experience in systems integration to deliver welding solutions that tangibly increase the efficiency of your production.
What are the Components of a Robotic Welding Cell?
We offer robotic welding cells that are comprised of three elements: the robot, the welding unit, and the workstation. The robot and workstation are chosen based on the requirements of the application, and the welding unit is selected based on the process and customer preference.
The Robot:
Based on the requirements of the application, a Fanuc cobot or industrial robot is chosen from the following models:
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FANUC CRX-10iA
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FANUC CRX-10iA/L
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FANUC CRX-25iA
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FANUC ARC Mate 50iD
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FANUC ARC Mate 100iD
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FANUC ARC Mate 120iD
Cobots are more flexible and easier to redeploy. In addition, they require less safety equipment, making them great for process that require more human interaction. Cobots are great for low to medium volume production.
Industrial robots are great for high volume and heavy duty production. While they require more safety fencing, their high movement speed can help drastically reduce cycle time.
The Welding Unit:
Once the robot is chosen, it can be equipped with either a Miller or Fronius power supply. This element of the of the robotic welding cell is chosen based on the application and customer preference.
The Workstation:
The rest of the workstation is determined based on the needs of your application and the type of robot that is being deployed.
APT's cobot workstations are designed to be highly modular and adaptable. These workstations are able to be reconfigured with different accessories as your production evolves and changes. They are built on casters, allowing them to be quickly moved to another location on the line if needed. They can also be equipped with longer or smaller work stations based on your needs.
APT's industrial robot workstations are strong in that they come ready with all the safety fencing and equipment needed for it to run. These workstations are designed with efficient input and output of workpieces in mind to optimize cycle time.
What are the Benefits of a Robotic Welding Cell?
Consistent Quality
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Delivers uniform welds with minimal variation between parts or operators.
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Reduces defects, rework, and scrap by maintaining precise weld parameters.
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Enables digital process monitoring and data capture for quality traceability.
Increased Throughput
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Operates at higher travel speeds with optimized torch angles and paths.
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Maintains continuous arc-on time without fatigue or downtime.
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Frees skilled welders to focus on setup, inspection, or complex work.
Lower Production Costs
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Decreases labor and rework expenses through process repeatability.
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Minimizes material waste and consumable usage.
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Maximizes equipment utilization with faster cycle times and uptime.
Improved Safety and Ergonomics
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Reduces fatigue-related errors by automating demanding tasks.
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Minimizes exposure to repetitive strain and burn risks​​
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Removes operators from hot, hazardous, or fume-intensive environments.
What Industries Utilize Automated Welding?
Key Technical Features
Robotic welding can add value across a wide range of production environments, from high-volume industrial lines to flexible, mixed-model work cells, and the type of robot is chosen based on the application. Industrial robot systems excel in throughput and precision for consistent, repeatable parts, while collaborative welding systems are ideal for lower-volume or mixed production where flexibility and quick changeovers are essential.
Success of the automated welding depends on part stability, repeatable fixturing, and process consistency. These factors are taken into consideration in the design of the cell, making automated welding viable for a wide range of applications.
Robotic Welding may be right for your application if you:
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Produce medium-to-high part volumes or repeatable weld joints
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Need consistent weld quality and reduced rework across shifts
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Face labor shortages or need to redeploy skilled welders to higher-value work
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Want to increase throughput and reduce cycle times
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Have or can implement stable fixturing and reliable part presentation
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Require flexibility for small-batch or custom parts (ideal for cobot welding)