Revolutionizing Welding: How Technology Saves Time and Money for Welders

Posted by shivam pandey on May 23rd, 2023

Think of the ongoing technological advancements in our daily lives, from televisions to cell phones. As technology advances, it often provides additional benefits such as reduced wasted time, increased productivity, reduced costs, improved quality, shorter project delivery times, and better finishes. The industry is constantly working to make technology better and smarter, including welding.

Welding suppliers have had to adapt to the changing industry environment as new technologies improve the accuracy and efficiency of their welding processes. Now in the first half of 2023, the year's outlook for the welding industry is set, including education, professional innovation, and technology.

This article discusses the impact technology has on welding suppliers and their products. Technological developments have led to some improvements in the welding industry.

Improvements in Welding Equipment

Improvements in Welding Equipment One of the biggest impacts of technology on welding suppliers is the improvements in welding equipment. Equipment that can handle more complex jobs with greater precision and speed is now available from welding suppliers. Here’s how new technology is transforming the welding equipment and industry.

New Processes – Arc welding has traditionally been the preferred method of joining heavy plates. Newer processes including narrow gap welding, high heat input, and laser welding are proving to be advanced ways of accomplishing the same task. 

New Materials – For years, steel was king, but as automakers have turned to lighter weight materials to boost fuel economy and overall impact on the environment, high-tensile steels are used more often. This has led to improvements in laser welding and laser brazing that have made these processes effective and able to produce strong, continuous welds. 

Robotic Welding – Automation can be applied to any process, it seems, and welding is no exception. Although robots are capable of providing the steady "hand" required to create high-quality, repeatable welds, human operators must stay close to the robots to guarantee quality. Robots can adapt to a variety of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, resistance, laser, spot welding, and more. They are highly accurate and produce less waste.

Software for Welding Design and Planning

Another impact of technological development is the software for welding design and planning. Welding suppliers can now offer more accurate plans with the help of computer-aided design (CAD). Thus, the welding suppliers can provide more precise and error-free welding. The software solution makes everyday tasks easier while maintaining quality.

Impact on Welding Suppliers

Welders can now save time and money by remotely monitoring and controlling their welding equipment. Welders no longer need to visit the site or make manual adjustments because remote monitoring allows them to keep an eye on and manage their equipment from a distance. Because of this, welders can complete jobs more quickly and with less downtime, increasing their productivity and profitability.

Lower fuel Cost.

When using engine-driven welders/generators on a construction site, fuel costs can be among the highest operational costs. As a result, the machine runs all day, wasting fuel when it is located far from where the work is being done. It takes time to walk back to turn the equipment off. Some remote welding technologies allow users to turn off engine-driven equipment when not in use, extending the time between fill-ups and reducing fuel costs.

Bottom Line 

Welders can now save time and money while producing high-quality work. The latest technology has a significant impact on the welding industry. Welding suppliers can ensure that projects are finished on time and within budget by understanding the potential productivity gains offered by advanced welding processes and new technologies and procedures.

Companies can address significant industry challenges by investing in new welding equipment and techniques, such as needing more skilled welders, shorter project timelines, or shifting materials. A company can become more competitive by reducing costs, increasing productivity, and reducing the time welders need to train by being open to changes in the welding operation.