In the steel structure manufacturing industry, traditional manual welding faces challenges such as high labor costs, excessive consumable waste, and low efficiency. However, the steel structure robotic welding workstation, through automated and precise operations, reduces welding costs throughout the entire process, becoming a core piece of equipment for companies to control production costs.
The cost-reduction advantage is primarily reflected in the significant reduction in labor costs. Traditional welding requires certified welders, with a skilled welder's monthly salary exceeding 10,000 yuan, and the efficiency of individual welders is limited. Robotic workstations enable 24/7 continuous operation, with one robot replacing two to three workers without the added costs of rest breaks and training. For example, in heavy steel structure production, the use of robotic workstations can reduce labor costs on a single production line by over 40%.
Secondly, the reduction in consumable waste further reduces costs. Manual welding is prone to uneven welds and excessive excess height due to operator errors, resulting in excessive consumption of welding wire and shielding gas. Robotic welding achieves uniform welds through precise current and voltage control and path planning, increasing wire utilization by 15%-20% and reducing shielding gas consumption by approximately 10%. This can save thousands of yuan in consumables per batch.
This increased efficiency also indirectly reduces time costs. Robotic welding stations can achieve welding speeds 1.5-2 times faster than manual welding, eliminating the need for frequent station adjustments. For example, welding steel structure columns can be completed in just one day by robots, a task that would take two days for manual work. This shortens production cycles while reducing indirect costs such as site occupation and equipment depreciation. Furthermore, the robot welding pass rate exceeds 99%, significantly exceeding the approximately 90% achieved by manual welding, significantly reducing secondary material and labor consumption caused by rework.
From labor to consumables, from efficiency to quality, the robotic steel structure welding station optimizes costs throughout the entire process, providing strong support for steel structure manufacturers to increase profit margins and enhance market competitiveness.