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On the Show Floor

Spot Welding COBOTS Keep Humans in the Loop

Pro Spot International’s Greg Anton on robotic ERW that’s worker-friendly.

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For fastening sheet-metal goods, nothing is faster and cheaper than electrical resistance welding. High-volume applications like automotive bodies have used automation for spot and seam welding for decades, but the cells are generally large, complex and use extensive guarding. For many smaller applications, especially where humans will load and unload fixtures, collaborative robots are a way to decrease cycle times and reduce costs by eliminating guarding. Greg Anton, Pro Spot International marketing manager, demonstrates an example to Jim Anderton at Automate 2023

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.