SEPTEMBER, 202519In an interaction with Industry Outlook, Sachin Dobhada, Head of Research, Development & Quality (Equipment), Ador Welding Ltd. shares his insights on the increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental concerns in the welding equipment market, key challenges facing the market, the role automation and robotics play in the welding industry and more.INDUSTRY INSIGHTSENERGY EFFICIENT WELDING: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE & USABILITYWhat are the key challenges facing the welding equipment market, and how can manufacturers address them to enhance product performance and reliability?Nowadays, welding equipment is primarily equipped with Inverter-based technology which is assembled using electronic components. An important factor for any electronic component is its reliability and the selection of the right components for product performance. Another challenge facing the welding equipment market is voltage fluctuations in input power supply lines. The reliability of equipment comes through adhering to standard manufacturing processes and tools, like using standard torque-controlled tools for assembly, handling the electronic components in antistatic environment, and assembling the entire welding equipment preferably in a dust-free and temperature/humidity-controlled environment. Regarding voltage fluctuations, Electronic Protections are included to protect the equipment from it.With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental concerns, what challenges does the welding equipment market face in terms of developing eco-friendly and energy-efficient welding processes and machinery?Equipment with inverter-based technology is 30 percent more energy efficient than old thyristor-based and transformer-based equipment. Hence, the market has shifted to this latest technology-based equipment. To protect the environment, the electronic components and parts used in machines comply with ROHS compliance, where restricted materials like Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and other similar 10 elements which are not safe for health as well as difficult to dispose are not used. Recyclable plastic materials are being used. Engine driven welding machines are required to comply with the noise and pollution emission norms set by the Central pollution board.What role do automation and robotics play in the welding industry, and what challenges arise when integrating these advanced technologies into traditional welding processes and equipment?In jobs involving long welding runs and high-volume repeated processes, automation in welding helps to maintain consistent throughput. The automobile industry Sachin Dobhada, Head - Research, Development & Quality (Equipment), Ador Welding Sachin Dobhada,Head - Research, Development & Quality (Equipment)
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