Case New Holland, Manufacturer of Heavy Duty Wheel Loaders and Construction Equipment
Large multi-national company installed several large CLOOS robotic welding systems to weld a variety of large machine chassis. Combination of single wire and tandem-wire MIG welding was used with automatic torch changers.
- Optimized robot programs for cycle time and weld quality
- Balanced robot work with upstream (tack welding and pre-welding) and downstream (finish welding) processes
- Worked intimately with union, supervisory and management representatives to achieve department-wide results
- Programmed robots during periods of slim resources
Agricultural Tractor Manufacturer
Multi-billion dollar company installed several large robotic welding systems to weld tractor chassis weighing up to 4000 pounds. A combination of traditional and tandem-wire MIG welding was used.
- Focus factory startup - a "plant within a plant"
- Berge Robotics was on the team before a vendor was chosen
- Saw the project through purchase, installation, programming and full production
- Returned on occasion for fine-tuning, programming of new models, etc.
Manufacturer of Personnel Lifts
Large multi-robot production line. Responsible to document all welding procedures and fine tune welding programs for multiple robots.
- Berge Robotics was involved before factory was built
- Trained initial operators and robot technicians. Subsequent ongoing training as needed during startup and into full production
- Programmed robots and optimized welding processes for 12 robots, with multiple-use fixtures and dual-robot communication
- Fine-tuning into full production until personnel were fully trained and company was self-sufficient
Manufacturer of Automotive Car Seats
Multiple robot cells for high volume production.
- Optimized welding processes and robotic cycle times
- Troubleshooting of equipment issues causing inconsistent welds
- Training of personnel on optimization of weld parameters and system performance
Major Manufacturer of Automotive Chassis
Large multi-robot production line. Responsible to document all welding procedures and fine tune welding programs for multiple robots.
- Documented welding procedures for multiple robots and published digital files
- Fine-tuned welding programs to minimize cycle times
- Process consulting to optimize weld quality
Laser-Welded Blanks Provider
Optimized material handling programs and trained personnel for robotic material handling system loading and unloading high-precision shear.
- Reduced cycle time by 19% in three days
- Optimized path following and program logic to minimize machine wear and tear and reduce cycle time
- Trained programmers and operators on programming basics, including "tips and tricks"
Major Builder of Earthmoving Equipment
Programming and training for large robotic welding system, welding excavator arms weighing up to several thousand pounds.
- Programmed a special adaptive weld volume software option to allow for varying volumes in a prepped butt weld
- Trained company weld technicians on proprietary software
- Created customized manuals for customerís use, including ìshortcutsî and other ìinside information
Premier Manufacturer of Performance Auto Exhausts
Programmed and fine-tuned multiple robots for high-volume automotive exhaust application, including complex multi-function PLC-controlled fixtures
- Programmed robots
- Trained operators and programmers
- Worked with external suppliers to optimize function and operation of complex fixtures and tooling
- Optimized cycle times and part quality
Construction Equipment Manufacturer
Programmed and fine-tuned dual-robot welding robot systems using Fronius Twin Wire welding technology.
- Programmed robots
- Optimized weld quality and throughput
- Provided training and documentation
Numerous Additional Manufacturers and Robot Providers
Provided programming assistance and many other services for various manufacturers, robot companies and robot integrators
