Robotic Welding Automation with Manufacturing Execution Software

Robotic automation offers numerous benefits across a wide range of applications. Typically, manufacturers experience increased throughput, higher productivity, improved product quality, and greater production efficiencies, among other benefits. While robotic automation offers many benefits, to maximize the long-term benefits of robotic systems and accelerate ROI, robots must be paired with an effective manufacturing execution system. Greater insight into production processes at a quantitative level provides the best path to creating ongoing optimizations.

When manufacturing execution software is used in conjunction with robotic automation for welding, several key processes can be effectively measured. Quantifying processes in this way is the first step towards continuous improvement in production processes.

Some of the most common processes measured by manufacturing execution software are:

Assembly

Inspection

Welding

Label printers

Job/Part ID

Raw materials

Work instructions

Robot process

Manufacturing execution software is a crucial component of everyday processes, providing flexibility in quality control and process optimization by quantifying the key aspects of production. A robotic welding system combined with MES software can help fabricators quickly and reliably detect manufacturing errors. You can minimize the size, scope, and frequency of product recalls and quarantines, as well as reduce overall manufacturing costs with real-time ERP integration.

Manufacturing execution software may also enable fully traceable work sequences, parts, and cycle times. The result is deep visibility into manufacturing processes, allowing the easy identification of inefficiency sources to facilitate continuous improvement.