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, by Jim Ryan Reshoring and Automation
Louis Columbus notes that automation might help cut reshoring costs. "Automation is a proven strategy for reducing labor costs and increasing shop floor productivity, making...
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, by Jim Ryan Cutting Weld Cell Costs
Here's a nice look at seven ways to cut weld cell costs. Add cost-saving peripherals, manage consumables, care for the MIG gun, etc. Two things...
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, by Jim Ryan Laser Welding and Automation
Kip Hanson takes a good look at laser welding, including automation: Leading with Light. Meanwhile, Opt Lasers is speaking of a "blue laser revolution," saying...
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, by Jim Ryan The Difficulties of Aerospace Welding
Although it deals with human welders, Andrew Pfaller's article on the problems of aerospace welding is interesting. Pfaller mentions a few solutions, including technological ones...
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, by Jim Ryan Magnetic Pulse Welding in Auto Manufacturing
Assembly has a note on the technique. (Free subscription required.)
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, by Jim Ryan Remove Noise from the Process?
You should remove noise from your processes, right? Maybe not. "[T]here can be information in noise...."
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, by Jim Ryan The Difficult Path to Lights-Out Manufacturing
Rehanna Begg has thoughts.
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, by Jim Ryan Weld Cell Preventive Maintenance
Detailed tips on this from Eric Walton at Fabricating & Metalworking, who focuses on the MIG gun. At the same site Andrew Marchand chimes in...
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, by Jim Ryan Getting Started with Factory Cybersecurity
It's time to get used to the idea that manufacturers are at the top of the list of targets for hackers: state sponsored advanced persistent...
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, by Jim Ryan Training at FABTECH 2023
FABTECH is coming soon. Please stop by our booth: B20099. Right there at our FABTECH booth we will offer training on inductive proximity sensors. It's...
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, by Jim Ryan Colorful Plastic Proxes
They do look pretty, and I even wonder - do they taste sweet like candy? But why use plastic components in a weld cell? Won't...
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, by Jim Ryan Automation Doesn't Mean Fewer Manufacturing Jobs?
An article from Brad Marley at SME argues that "more automation doesn't mean fewer manufacturing jobs." The idea seems to be that machines will "ensure...
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, by Jim Ryan Should I Automate My Manufacturing Process? If So, How Much Should I Automate It?
Okay, longish post, for those of you trying to decide whether to automate your manufacturing process and, if the answer is yes, how much to...
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, by Jim Ryan Help Getting Started in Robotic Welding: Factory Automation Integrators
If you need to automate your process, help selecting an integrator is here and here.
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, by Jim Ryan Weld Cell Operators Need Training
Dan Davis lists the traits that a weld cell operator needs in order to succeed: a self-starter, who knows a little about computers, etc. But...
