Dual-station welding cobot boosts productivity for medium batches
With the introduction of the EasyWelder, Teqram presents a new welding cobot cell specifically designed for metalworking companies that want to boost their welding capacity without losing flexibility. The EasyWelder combines a unique dual-station setup with easy operation, fast changeovers, and high arc-on time.The system specifically targets companies facing staff shortages, highly variable product series, and increasing demands for quality and delivery reliability.
Continuous production instead of costly downtime
“Most welding cobots are technically impressive, but in reality, they lose a lot of time during product changeovers,” says Frans Tollenaar, Director of Teqram. “That was our starting point. With the EasyWelder, we developed a system that keeps production running continuously and is incredibly simple to program. At the same time, we raise welding quality to a higher level. This makes robotic welding viable and profitable for a much wider group of fabricators.”
Maximum uptime through dual-station design
A key feature of the EasyWelder is its dual-station configuration. While traditional welding cobots typically operate with a single workstation, the EasyWelder utilizes two separate welding tables. While the cobot welds a part on one side, the operator can safely load a new component or unload a finished part on the other side. This keeps the robot productive and eliminates idle time.
By eliminating the need to stop production for manual part exchange, the system removes a major source of downtime. The result is a significant increase in effective arc-on time – up to 80% – and much greater equipment utilization.
Safe and flexible workspace
The cobot’s workspace features an automatic moving guard with UV-filtering windows. This allows the cobot to run safely at high speeds while offering a clear view of the welding process. Thanks to this smart enclosure, both 1200 x 1200 mm welding tables are easily accessible from three sides. This makes clamping parts a lot easier. For large components, both stations can quickly be merged into a single large working area of 2900 x 1200 mm.
User-friendly programming without a robotics specialist
Ease of use was a key design priority for the EasyWelder. Many fabrication shops employ highly skilled welders but do not have dedicated robotics specialists. That is why this welding cobot features an intuitive user interface and smart programming templates. Operators can quickly teach new parts without any programming experience.
Common welding applications such as circular welds, stitch welding, tack welding, multi-pass welding, and straight seams can be programmed in just minutes.
Fast programming through manual guidance
To create a welding program, the operator simply moves the robot arm by hand along the weld seam and saves the path points using buttons on the robot head or a special ring. The welding code is then generated automatically, cutting programming time by up to 70%. There is no need for external software or complex offline programming tools. After just half a day of training, experienced welders can work independently with the system.
Consistent and repeatable welding quality
The EasyWelder is built to deliver top quality and repeatability. While manual welding depends on experience, fatigue, and daily form, a cobot executes every single weld identically. This results in consistent weld quality, far less rework, fewer rejects, and a highly predictable production process.
Smart error compensation with weld seam tracking
The EasyWelder comes equipped with automatic weld seam detection and tracking system. The system detects the actual position of the workpiece and the weld joint in real time, automatically adjusting the welding path. This instantly compensates for part tolerances and clamping inaccuracies, keeping the weld quality consistent. This technology builds on Teqram’s expertise in AI-driven 3D vision. Because of this, manual adjustments or reprogramming are rarely needed.
Premium components as standard
The EasyWelder is built around the ABB GoFa cobot and Fronius welding power sources. These are two leading suppliers that have worked together for years.
The ABB GoFa is one of the fastest and most precise cobots in its class. With a path accuracy of 0.03 mm, this cobot excels at precision welding. Thanks to its maximum speed of 2.2 metres per second, the robot arm moves quickly between weld positions. This keeps total cycle times short.
Fronius is world-famous for its stable arc and smart welding processes. This ensures thin materials, stainless steel, and aluminium can be welded accurately with minimal spatter and distortion.
Thanks to plug-and-play integration, the cobot and power source work together seamlessly.
Compact, mobile, and quick to deploy
With a footprint of just 3100 x 1600 millimetres, the EasyWelder requires very little floor space. It does not need to be anchored to the floor, so the complete unit can easily be moved with a forklift. This allows you to move your welding capacity flexibly wherever it is needed most.
Installation is just as straightforward. Thanks to the plug-and-play setup, the cell only needs to be positioned and connected to power, compressed air, and shielding gas.
Automation without sacrificing flexibility
With the EasyWelder, Teqram proves that robotic automation is not just for high-volume production. The combination of continuous production, fast changeovers, smart seam tracking, and simple operation makes this solution perfect for modern subcontract fabricators with high product variation.
The EasyWelder offers a highly practical answer to today’s manufacturing challenges: the shortage of skilled labour, rising quality standards, and the need to boost output while staying flexible.
Teqram: innovation in sheet metal automation
Teqram creates intelligent solutions that make manufacturing in the metal industry smarter, safer, and more efficient. The company develops, builds, and supplies autonomous robotic solutions for automated material handling and sheet metal processing. This allows metalworking companies to fully optimise their production and meet the growing demand for scalable automation.
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