Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
(OP)
I don't think that I'm getting my moneys worth.
I have a two-sided Panasonic robotic welding cell. One side is welding while the other is being unloaded, inspected, and loaded. The operator can easily do all of his tasks while the robot is welding.
I've figured my cycle times. I've figured deductions, such as; changing tungsten, removing and replacing components, bathroom breaks, and the like. My robot is capable of welding 3200 parts per day but I'm only getting 2,400-2,600.
Is that a reasonable difference? Are my operators taking advantage of me?
Keith
I have a two-sided Panasonic robotic welding cell. One side is welding while the other is being unloaded, inspected, and loaded. The operator can easily do all of his tasks while the robot is welding.
I've figured my cycle times. I've figured deductions, such as; changing tungsten, removing and replacing components, bathroom breaks, and the like. My robot is capable of welding 3200 parts per day but I'm only getting 2,400-2,600.
Is that a reasonable difference? Are my operators taking advantage of me?
Keith





RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
I'm asking the question to learn if there's a "standard" or "best practice" in terms of the difference between the actual output and the actual capacity.
If I knew that it was 10% or 20% I could know if I should buy another robot or hire a new operator.
Thanks,
Keith
RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
If your robot is running constantly, then it's at max capacity. I have a feeling this is not the case for you?
I don't know of any standard, but AWS does produce a standard for robotic welding, maybe it's mentioned in there. Check their website.
RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
Thanks for your feedback.
Keith
RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy
RE: Robotic Cycle Times: Actual vs Capaticy