Choosing the Right Welding Automation for Your Business

Why More Businesses Are Automating Their Welding

As manufacturing becomes more competitive, welding automation has become a key advantage. It reduces labor costs, increases consistency, and accelerates production timelines. But before choosing a solution, it’s important to understand the types of welding automation available — and how to adopt one that fits your workflow.

Benefits of Welding Automation

• Lower labor costs and reduced reliance on hard-to-find welders

• Cleaner, more consistent welds

• Faster project turnaround and better production scheduling

• Reduced waste and fewer errors

  
  

Types of Welding Automation

Fully Automated Welding

Best for high-volume, repetitive welds.

Fully automated systems perform the welding process from start to finish with minimal human input. Operators simply monitor the machine’s performance. Today’s high-end systems even integrate AI to adapt to part geometry and positioning, increasing flexibility in real-time.

Semi-Automated Welding

Ideal for smaller shops and skilled labor enhancement.

This approach empowers welders with tools that make their work easier and faster — without removing the human element.

Examples of semi-automated tools include:

• Welding Positioners – Tilt and rotate the workpiece for optimal access and comfort.

• Welding Rotators – Keep cylindrical parts like tanks and pipes rotating at a consistent speed.

• Welding Manipulators – Help control torch position and access hard-to-reach welds with ease.

  
  

ArcBoss Manipulators: Built to Work with Your Equipment

One of the biggest barriers to welding automation is the cost of replacing your existing machines. With ArcBoss manipulators, there’s no need for that.

Our systems are designed to work with your current welding setup, reducing both upfront investment and downtime. Whether you're running MIG, TIG, or Flux Core, you can start automating without a full overhaul of your shop.

Start Automating Smarter

If you're looking for a reliable entry point into welding automation, an ArcBoss manipulator is the smart place to start. It increases productivity, reduces fatigue, and keeps your welders in control — all without replacing your core equipment.

Get started by contacting ArcBoss today and bring precision automation to your floor.