Welding robots in United Kingdom
Welding is one of the most vital and cost-efficient processes in industrial automation. Implementing a welding robot can increase part welding speed by 30–150%. We help factories in the United Kingdom improve the profitability of their welding operations using ABB industrial robots.
Boost Welding Efficiency in UK with ABB Industrial Robots
Robotic welding has become an essential step for manufacturers aiming to enhance efficiency and stay competitive. Unlike manual labor, welding robots ensure precise seams, consistent quality, and optimized production costs. They are not just a replacement for human welders but a scalable solution to meet growing production demands.
Advantages of a welding robots in UK over manual labor
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Seam accuracy and performance
Robotic welding achieves higher speeds than manual work while maintaining flawless seam quality.
- High productivity
A single robot can replace up to four welders, with payback periods ranging from 4 months to 3 years.
- Material savings
Consumable expenses can be reduced by 20% or more.
- Production growth
Integrating a welding robot increases manufacturing efficiency, boosts customer confidence, and supports scaling production.
- Continuous operationRobots work non-stop, maximizing throughput.
- Versatile applicationsompatible with MIG/MAG and advanced laser welding methods.
- Fast reprogrammingQuickly adjust to new parts and products for flexible production.
- Full automation integrationCan be linked with conveyors, sensors, and vision systems for fully automated workflows.
Welding robots provide consistent seam quality, reduce rework, and increase finished product reliability. They also optimize material usage, lower consumable costs, and often achieve ROI within the first year. Automating welding allows companies to boost efficiency while addressing the shortage of skilled welders, as one operator can manage several robotic cells simultaneously.
The capabilities of welding robots make them ideal for addressing complex challenges in both quality and performance. We are ready to help you tackle the toughest welding tasks with ABB robots.
Welding types
- Fast and adaptable method in the UK for different metals, producing strong, precise joints.
- Deliver exceptional accuracy with minimal thermal distortion.
- Advanced deep-penetration welding ideal for heavy-duty applications.
- Layered welding for thick materials, ensuring uniform quality and strength.
- Reliable solutions for the construction and metal fabrication industries.
- Increase efficiency and reliability in large-scale manufacturing.
- Custom robotic systems for complex parts requiring exceptional accuracy.
Systems and Complexes
Operators can program robots in minutes, with one welder able to handle three or more cells.
Recognizing that skilled welders are scarce and programming can be difficult, we provide world-class tools that simplify robot setup. These solutions make it quick and intuitive to create programs for various serial parts and manage multiple cells simultaneously.
Creating a robotic cell in 3d
Using specialized software, we design your future robotic cell, allowing manufacturers in the United Kingdom to evaluate key factors before launch:
- Welding speed and overall robotic system performance
- Required number of workstations
- Potential collision points and areas the robot cannot reach
High-accuracy robotic welding for vehicle bodies, frames, and chassis assemblies, delivering stable results and full compliance with automotive requirements.
Cost-effective welding solutions that help small and medium firms raise productivity, cut manual labour, and remain competitive in demanding markets.
Automotive Welding
Applications
Manufacturing Optimization for SMEs
Automation
Seamless integration into automated production lines, working smoothly with sensors, conveyors, and vision systems to maintain efficient workflows.
Solutions for SMEs
Scalable welding cells engineered for expanding businesses, allowing companies to start compact and increase capacity as production grows.
Quick reprogramming and flexible setups make robotic systems ideal for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with frequent design changes.
Automated welding for racks, shelving, and warehouse equipment, improving durability and reducing fabrication costs.
Small-batch Production
Warehousing
Manufacturing
Enhances output and stabilises quality across general manufacturing, from sheet-metal components to more complex structural assemblies.
Industrial
Reliable industrial solutions capable of handling large parts and heavy-duty welds with consistent precision.
Produces clean, repeatable welds on steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, lowering rework rates and improving surface finish quality.
Fabrication and Basic Metals
FAQ
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Robot, welding source, burner cleaning station, necessary connection interfaces, rotators, linear axes, cell safety system.
Our company's specialists will train your employees to control the robot. It usually takes 2 to 5 days
The robot can be purchased on lease. Almost through any company that deals with equipment, you can buy a robot on lease at a rate of 4-5% per annum.
As a rule, these are Chinese-made robots from market leaders such as Estun and Regal
10-12 years when loading in 3 shifts and annual maintenance