Robotic welding for industrial production runs
We weld robotically for industrial batches that need stability, repeatability and constant output part after part.
Batches · Repeatability · Throughput
What the service involves
On a long production run the challenge is not making a good weld: it is making the same weld hundreds of times. The robot follows the same path with the same parameters every time, so part number three hundred matches the first.
That solves two needs at once. Consistency: every unit comes out with the same bead and the same geometry. And capacity: it sustains a steady production rate on batches that would be expensive to weld by hand.
For the robot to work, the parts have to arrive accurate and correctly located. This is where cutting and forming in the same plant pays off: the preparation is part of the same process.
Materials we work with
Materials and thicknesses we work with as standard. If your project needs a material that is not listed, say so in your enquiry and we will confirm whether we can handle it.
This service works with the same materials and thicknesses as the rest of the plant. The full table is on the Sheet metal laser cutting page.
File formats we accept
- DXF
- DWG
- STEP / STP
- STL
- IGS / IGES
- PNG
- JPG
Technical capabilities
| Equipment | Robotic welding cell |
|---|---|
| Suited to | Industrial batches and repeat production |
| What it adds | Repeatability, bead consistency and steady output |
| Preparation | Parts cut and formed in the same plant |
Parts and applications
- Batches of welded assemblies with repetitive geometry.
- Repeat production with periodic deliveries.
- Parts that need bead consistency between units.
- Production where manual welding time would be the bottleneck.
Why work with Catà Germans
- Every process under one roof
- Cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing in the same plant. The part does not travel between workshops, which cuts lead times and points of failure.
- In-house engineering office
- We review the drawing before manufacturing and prepare production from CAD/CAM. If something does not add up, we ask you instead of interpreting it ourselves.
- Raw material in stock
- We keep sheet and tube permanently in stock, so many standard jobs can start without waiting for material.
- Over 65 years of the trade
- A family business founded in 1958, specialised in industrial subcontracting of metal parts. You deal directly with the people who make the part.
Frequently asked questions
From what quantity does robotic welding pay off?
It depends on the part: geometry, set-up time and how often the job repeats all matter. Tell us the expected volume and we will propose whichever makes more sense, robotic or manual.
Can robotic and manual welding be combined?
Yes. On many assemblies the robot lays the repetitive beads and manual welding handles awkward access or final details.
Is it worth it for a single part?
Usually not: programming set-up does not pay back on one part. For one-offs and prototypes we use manual industrial welding.
Which file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGS/IGES and also PNG or JPG images. If you do not have a final drawing yet, send us a dimensioned sketch and we will review it all the same.
Do you make one-off parts or only production runs?
We handle one-off parts and prototypes as well as small, medium and large batches and repeat production. You can specify this in the quote request.
How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?
We send a technical response in under 48 hours from receiving the drawing and the part details.
Can several processes be combined on the same part?
Yes — that is the normal way we work. A part can go through laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing inside the same plant, under a single order and a single point of contact.
Request information or a quote
Send us the drawing and the part details and we will come back with a technical answer in under 48 hours.
Technical answer in 48 h