Advanced welding solutions and cobots ensure accurate positioning and welding

By OEM Update Editorial February 1, 2024 7:34 pm IST

While discussing the welding industry, Sumon Mitra, COO at Cloos India Welding Technology, shares how tandem welding technology is at the forefront and upcoming technology solutions for the welding sector by Cloos.

What new welding solutions and collaborations have Cloos introduced recently, and how do they position the company in the industry?

Cloos is renowned globally for its expertise in welding solutions. At IMTEX, we showcased our welding machines with several new features, including introducing a mix weld option. We also offer comprehensive robotic welding solutions featuring high-end robots with motion technology for thin sheet welding. This technology enables us to weld thin sheets at an impressive speed of 4.5m per minute, setting a new standard in the industry.

Cloos also has the latest innovation for the Indian market: the complete cobot package, previously available in Europe. This package includes MIG and TIG welding capabilities and incorporates cutting-edge seam tracking technology pioneered by Cloos. This technology ensures precise welding current control and accurate root position detection, even when dealing with product variations, making our cobot solution exceptional.

Cloos showcases its formidable power and comprehensive portfolio, including introducing cobot solutions in India.Our latest achievement involves successfully implementing seam tracking, a crucial aspect of welding, using Cloos as reliable single point solution provider, Setting us apart from competitors.

How are cobots utilised in welding tasks to enhance flexibility and productivity?

Cobots are application-based, particularly in industries where traditional robots are employed for welding tasks. Cobots offer a viable solution for scenarios involving frequent product changes in small batches, where daily reprogramming with traditional robots may need to be more productive. It is important to clarify that cobots are not replacements for traditional robots; they serve as alternatives for specific tasks. We aim to educate customers about the distinct roles of manual welding, cobots, and traditional robots, ensuring they understand the right tools for the job. Cobots excel in providing flexibility akin to a skilled welder. They can swiftly adapt to varying product needs and begin production promptly with precise parameters aided by Cloos’s seam tracking technology, which ensures accurate positioning and welding.

What are some of the key achievements in Cloos’s welding technology?

We are globally recognized for our tandem welding technology. It is known for its unmatched welding deposition speed. In India alone, we have over 60-70 systems that have been successfully operating for 25-30 years with our tandem systems. We are continually advancing this technology to achieve even higher deposition rates. It will offer new and highly beneficial solutions to the market.
Cloos is also expanding its range of cobot tools to cater to a wider array of applications, aiding welders in achieving flawless seams.