Case Study: WireCrafters achieves 50% faster panel welding with Yaskawa Motoman robotic automation

WireCrafters cuts stock panel cycle time by 50% with Yaskawa Motoman

WireCrafters faced challenges in manually manufacturing wire partition panels, especially during peak seasons. The manual MIG welding process required skilled labor, led to product variation, and made meeting demand difficult and expensive. To address this, they partnered with Yaskawa Motoman to implement a robotic automation solution.

Yaskawa Motoman implemented a custom solution featuring six robots, four for welding and two for handling, each equipped with 2-D vision systems to guide the welds. This automated panel welding system reduced the manufacturing cycle time by 50%, eliminated seasonal production challenges, and now operates with only two operators per shift. The solution from Yaskawa Motoman provided the flexibility to adapt to market fluctuations and leveled production to meet year-round customer demand.

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