Caleb Krisher is the business development manager, welding information, at Miller Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 W. Spencer Street, PO Box 1079, Appleton, WI 54912-1079, 920-734-9821, www.millerwelds.com.
The repercussions of missed or defective welds can reach much farther than jeopardizing part quality and disrupting welding productivity. How much risk is your shop willing to take?
To achieve big cost savings, quality improvements and productivity enhancements, advanced data management systems can manage and control almost any factor – before, during and after the actual welding process.
As automation sweeps through the welding industry, the need for weld data beyond just productivity and quality metrics increases. Basic welding information systems provide the operator with real-time information to drive continuous improvement during the actual fabrication of a component. As with any investment in the welding operation, consulting a trusted power source manufacturer or welding distributor is a good first step in determining the most appropriate technology to meet a company’s needs.