Preventive Maintenance Tips for Automated Welding

The welding industry dates back to the 1800's though back then it was all done physically with a can-do attitude and skill. Nowadays, the welding industry is technologically advanced and while there are still plenty of welders using elbow grease to get the job done, automated welding or welding robots have taken main stage in terms of industrial equipment. 

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, the technology changes that happen on a consistent basis are something to keep up to date with. And one in particular that is important for everyone involved in welding is preventive maintenance for the automated welding machinery. 

If your equipment goes down, it can cost you much more than just a day's amount of production. That is why it's important to be proactive with your automated welding maintenance.

Here are some helpful preventive tips for your welding robots to help minimize poor quality and necessary care:

• Check Connections
  • Make sure the connections are secure and stable throughout the machine. This will ensure a strong electrical connection which will help decrease the odds of overheating. 
• Inspect Welding Cable and Power Pin 
  • Make sure the welding cable and power pin are both secure and undamaged to help assure neither will become worn down and will need replacement. 
• Look for and Remove Spatter Build Up 
  • Spatter build up can cause the machine for function poorly due to blocking the gas flow and cause overheating. 
• Replace the Liner 
  • Liner replacement, as well as the other PM tasks, should be on a normal schedule which should be tracked by the operator and/or maintenance team. 

Preventive maintenance for industrial equipment is extremely important. If your machinery consistently runs at a high level, your production can stay moving along day in and day out. 

If you're looking for industrial equipment repair, motor repair and/or refurbishment, contact Northline Industrial today!