North America’s largest manufacturer of transformer radiators—Trantech Radiator Products—has been successfully using FANUC robots in their facility for nearly two decades. So, when it came time to modernize their operations further, they turned to FANUC Authorized System Integrator WeldBot for an automation solution that improved repeatability and product strength, and decreased repairs, all while increasing throughput by 30%.
CTC partnered with Quickmill to create a large friction stir welding machine using FANUC’s CNC and servo motors. This machine can weld thick steel plates in one pass, adjust tool height in real-time, and capture data, enhancing CTC’s manufacturing capabilities and expanding friction stir welding in the US.
Hutchison Inc. (HW Brand) has been in business for more than 70 years, manufacturing fencing, wire, baling and building material products for livestock and equine. But it wasn’t until recently – when a workforce shortage made keeping up with demand difficult – that the company considered automation. New to robotics and navigating a challenging welding production line, Hutchison turned to Iowa-based Colewell Automation to develop an integrated robotic solution that not only improved consistently high quality but increased production and reduced worker overtime.