The conclusion of our three-part series on automation for the small shop examines the primary components involved in the justification and payback of your capital expenditure so that you can optimize your financial return on investment.
In part two of this three-part series, we walk through the mechanics of process control on the floor, the flexibility and lean manufacturing capabilities of automated welding, and how robots handle all sorts, sizes, shapes of parts – ideal solutions for the competitive job shop.
In part one of this three-part series, we examine how the simplicity, easy training and quick startup of new plug-and-play robotic cells – some for as little as $35,000 – can help even the smallest shops overcome labor shortages and become more competitive.