Mark Oxlade
Articles by Mark Oxlade
Robotic Welding Automation for the Small Job Shop
The conclusion of our three-part series on automation for the small shop examines the primary components involved in the justification and payback of your capital expenditure so that you can optimize your financial return on investment.
Automation for the Small Job Shop: Competitive Advantage
In part two of this three-part series, we walk through the mechanics of process control on the floor, the flexibility and lean manufacturing capabilities of automated welding, and how robots handle all sorts, sizes, shapes of parts – ideal solutions for the competitive job shop.
Automation for the Small Job Shop: Why and What to Do with It
In part one of this three-part series, we examine how the simplicity, easy training and quick startup of new plug-and-play robotic cells – some for as little as $35,000 – can help even the smallest shops overcome labor shortages and become more competitive.
