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Ways to Increase Arc-On Time and Throughput in the Welding Operation Tracks


AWIM systems safeguard against mistakes by providing welding operators with guided sequences that take them step-by-step through the entire process. Welding operators must finish each weld, in the proper order, before proceeding to the next. The systems can alert welding operators to missed welds, incorrect sequences and over- or under-welding, and when they have violated a predetermined welding parameter. Any nonconforming weld or part can be flagged and an alert can be immediately sent to the proper department to address the issue before the part leaves the welding cell. This feature allows for immediate quality control and the quick correction of errors.


Management can also set AWIM systems to automatically select the proper program and predetermine the set of welding parameters an operator should use for each weld throughout the process, which may be different from one weld to the next. This saves welding operators’ time by automatically changing the programs and parameters throughout the welding procedure to the prescribed values. It also prevents the operator from having to walk back to the machine to make changes manually.


Boosting the bottom line


In addition to determining how to improve arc-on time and throughput, AWIM systems can track costs to help companies become more profitable. These systems can create detailed reports on part counts, arc-on time, equipment efficiency and more. Using the information gathered by these sophisticated systems, companies are better armed to make decisions about how to improve their process, reduce costs and drive continuous improvement.


In the end, AWIM systems provide a way to analyze the bigger picture within the welding operation, so managers and owners can optimize the entire process and confirm that their efforts are, indeed, saving money and time. They also empower welding operators to take greater ownership of the operation and help improve the company — and, ultimately, the bottom line.


About Miller Electric Mfg. Co.


Miller Electric Mfg. Co., headquartered in Appleton, Wis., is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. For more information, visit www.millerwelds.com.


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