{"id":3489,"date":"2025-08-28T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appcz.eu\/?p=3489"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:14:11","slug":"flexible-welding-workstation-fast-and-efficient-solution-for-small-series-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appcz.eu\/en\/flexible-welding-workstation-fast-and-efficient-solution-for-small-series-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible welding workstation: fast and efficient solution for small-series production"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s automative and engineering industries, nothing is more valuable than the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to production changes. Automotive Painting Partners (APP), a specialist in metal surface treatment, is introducing a new solution that significantly expands production capabilities in the field of robotic welding. The new flexible workstation will be operational by the end of the year, enabling customers to handle pre-series production, small batches, and capacity peaks with maximum efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Small-series production, speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency<\/h2>\n

These are the main advantages of the new flexible workstation<\/strong>. Thanks to its high versatility<\/strong> and rapid fixture exchange<\/strong>, technicians can prepare the line for a new product within hours, whereas on a traditional large robotic line, fixture replacement, reconfiguration, and reprogramming can take several days. This makes small-batch production economically viable<\/strong> \u2013 particularly in cases where the customer does not want (or cannot afford) to invest in running a large-scale line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cutting-edge robotic welding technologies<\/h2>\n

At APP, we offer comprehensive services and tailor-made solutions in robotic weldin<\/a>g<\/strong> \u2013 from single operations to complete welding of structural body assemblies<\/strong>. We cover the entire process, from concept design, fixture construction, and automation, through process optimisation, to production launch. Our experience with welding parts ranging from 20 cm up to approximately 1.5 m already demonstrates our high technological standards today. The new workstation builds on this expertise, taking capabilities even further \u2013 towards faster and more cost-effective solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two different products in a single day<\/h2>\n

At the core of the new workstation are two welding cells with four robots<\/strong>, which can be further expanded depending on project needs. A major advantage is that each cell can work on a different product \u2013 for example, one can produce complete bumper assemblies while the other prepares their subassemblies. This allows customers to receive two different products at the same time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A key element is the horizontally rotating programmable positioners, which hold the welded parts. Fixtures can be exchanged very quickly \u2013 not only physically but also at the software level \u2013 thanks to the fast switching of robotic programs and welding parameters. The result is maximum flexibility without compromising quality.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The most advanced equipment in the industry<\/h2>\n

The flexible welding cells will be equipped with the same cutting-edge technology that we use on our main production line in Police nad Metuj\u00ed, Eastern Bohemia:<\/span><\/p>\n