Application review
Start with the part, weld path, material, thickness, batch size, current process, production target and the reason automation is being considered.
Cobot Welding Systems for Canadian Shops
Start with the welding application, not the robot. Crossfire helps Canadian shops evaluate cobot fit, fixtures, welding process, consumables, setup and ongoing support.
Is Your Welding Application a Good Fit for a Cobot?
Answer 9 quick questions about repeatability, fit-up, fixtures and production. Get an initial indication before submitting anything to Crossfire.
Step 1 of 9
What type of weld are you performing?
What material are you welding?
What material thickness are you working with?
How repeatable is the work?
How are the parts positioned?
How consistent is the part fit-up?
How much of this work do you produce?
What welding process do you currently use?
What are you trying to improve?
Possible Cobot Welding Fit
Based on your answers, your application may be worth reviewing for cobot welding. Repeatable parts, consistent fit-up, suitable fixtures, and recurring weld paths are often good starting points.
This tool provides an initial indication only. It is not a quote, engineering assessment, safety approval, or guarantee of suitability.
May Require More Review
Your application may be suitable, but additional details such as part access, fit-up, fixture design, production volume, or weld complexity should be reviewed.
This tool provides an initial indication only. It is not a quote, engineering assessment, safety approval, or guarantee of suitability.
May Not Be an Immediate Fit
Your application may be difficult to automate with a cobot in its current form. One-off work, constantly changing parts, poor fit-up, or inconsistent positioning can make automation more difficult. A Crossfire review may still help identify possible improvements.
This tool provides an initial indication only. It is not a quote, engineering assessment, safety approval, or guarantee of suitability.
Cobot Welding Resources
Use the setup, fixture-preparation and troubleshooting resources below to plan the welding process around the cobot before treating automation as an equipment purchase.
Cobot Welding Setup Checklist
Shop space, power, gas, wire, fixtures, part prep, and operator considerations before setup.
Fixture and Part Preparation Guide
What to consider when preparing repeatable parts for cobot welding.
Cobot Welding Troubleshooting FAQ
Common setup, weld quality, wire feed, torch, communication, and alarm-related questions.
From application to working process
Plan the Welding Process Around the Cobot
Once the application looks promising, review the part repeatability, fixture preparation, welding process, machine, wire, consumables and shop readiness as one system.
Process & machine fit
Review the welding process, power source, wire, shielding gas and consumable requirements around the application rather than treating the cobot as a stand-alone robot purchase.
Fixture & part preparation
Identify repeatability, fit-up, clamping, torch access, part staging and preparation issues that can determine whether the application is practical.
Cell readiness
Review shop space, power, gas, wire delivery, operator access and the supporting equipment needed before startup.
Setup & handoff
Use the application plan and setup resources to support a more controlled transition from manual welding to a cobot-assisted process.
Ongoing welding support
Keep the welding side of the cell supported with wire, consumables, torch-related items, troubleshooting resources and future process adjustments.
A cobot is not the whole welding system.
Submit Your Welding Application
The value comes from matching automation to a repeatable welding process, stable parts and the right supporting equipment.