Welding cobot by Red-D-Arc is a low-cost and flexible alternative

The BotX welding cobot, by Red-D-Arc and Hirebotics

Red-D-Arc Welderentals is always on the cutting edge when it comes to welding equipment. An example is the BotX welding cobot: a collaborative robot arm that works alongside humans. Cobots are the next big thing in welding automation, and the BotX welding robot is a low-cost, flexible alternative to traditional robots.

It can take weeks to install and program a standard industrial robot, but the BotX is set up and operated immediately with a Smartphone app.

Full-time monitoring and troubleshooting

This mobile app allows users to configure equipment easily and quickly; it also offers a real-time cloud connection, which enables 24/7 performance monitoring and troubleshooting support. Technological breakthroughs in the robot industry are making this technology accessible to small- and medium-sized manufacturers, so they can compete with larger rivals.

The BotX welding cobot is a collaboration between Red-D-Arc and Hirebotics, and it is perfect for tasks that are dirty, dull, or dangerous. Its design allows it to work safely with humans in the same cell or work envelope, and it complies with stringent safety standards with no need for physical barriers like cages; this can lower the risk of musculoskeletal injuries that often result from repetitive tasks.

While standard welding robots are bolted to the floor and used for only one main purpose for years, the BotX is so small that users can move it around to support different welding tasks within a workplace. The welding cobot is ideal for businesses that thrive on high-variety, low-volume work, and these users can adapt it to meet various welding requirements and demands, due to its various available configurations. Not only does the BotX help with repetitive jobs; it also supports operations that need accuracy and repeatability.

Welding robots are no longer just for large assembly lines. The BotX allows smaller entities to explore automation without expensive investment or specialized expertise. This tool can be rented by the week or bought, so that companies can scale up or down quickly as required – as opposed to using large industrial robots, which are typically purchased as long-term capital investments.

For more information, contact Red-D-Arc.

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