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Weld fixtures are a significant investment into the weld process – an investment that can be a tremendous asset by increasing quality, throughput, and repeatability.
If the fixtures are commissioned on the manufacturing floor and don’t produce good parts consistently and efficiently, then the return on investment (ROI) for the weld tooling is greatly reduced.
The conversation about whether to put sensors in weld fixtures is one we are having more frequently as manufacturers continue to invest in automating weld processes.
When discussing project variables and scope for weld fixture projects with customers one question always comes up – what are the cost differences and usage benefits between manual and pneumatic clamping?