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Andrew Marchand

Andrew Marchand is the product manager is the product manager of automation core products at Tregaskiss, www.tregaskiss.com. Email andrew@tregaskiss.com.

Articles by Andrew Marchand

Robotic Welding Peripheral and Accessory Maintenance

Preventive maintenance on peripherals such as reamers with anti-spatter sprayers and wire cutters is part of the routine care of a weld cell. The time and cost to maintain them properly is small compared to the improvements they provide to the bottom line through higher weld quality, minimal rework and improved productivity.

Conventional Guns on Through-Arm Robotic Welding Systems: When to Make the Choice

The choice between using a through-arm MIG gun or a conventional gun is sometimes an afterthought on these systems, but there are applications where a conventional gun works better and can significantly impact efficiency, throughput and quality of the finished weld. Knowing how to choose the best option for the job up front is key.

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