Feature Focus – Precision Joystick
Learn all about the SwitchWeld precision joystick and how it changes the game in cobot welding automation with just one video. https://youtube.com/shorts/J1IX2KOytgo?si=wwd4JjH2nE1sx79P
Cobot Welder Prices – Range From Lowest to Highest
Table of Contents Collaborative MIG welding systems can accelerate fabrication work, but their prices span a wide range depending on features and scope. In general, entry-level MIG cobot packages (basic robot + torch) start around $50–70K, mid-range systems fall in the $70–120K range, and high-end turnkey installations easily exceed $130K. These tiers reflect increasing payload/reach […]
Programming a Multipass Tutorial
Watch the basic steps to set up a multipass weld with your SwitchWeld. Skyler breaks down the process then show the options for each multipass. If you have any questions, contact us today.
Manual vs Automated MIG Welding – Which is better for your shop?
MIG welding (Metal Inert Gas welding, also called Gas Metal Arc Welding) uses an electric arc between a continuously fed wire electrode and the workpiece, with a shielding gas from the welding gun protecting the molten weld pool. It is the most common industrial welding process due to its versatility, speed, and ease of adaptation […]
The Complete Guide to FABTECH 2025
Table of Contents FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing trade show. Held in 2025 at Chicago’s McCormick Place (Sept 8–11), the four-day expo features tens of thousands of attendees and over 1,500 exhibitors under one roof. For example, FABTECH 2023 drew over 40,000 industry professionals from around the world. As […]
5 Reasons Welding Cobots Help Prevent the Need For Offshoring
In the last few decades, many manufacturers have felt forced to send production overseas to remain competitive. Labor costs, skill shortages, and high-volume demands have driven offshoring decisions across industries—including metal fabrication and welding. But today, thanks to emerging automation technologies like welding cobots, American manufacturers are discovering a powerful alternative: keeping production in-house without […]
Cobot Welding Packages – The 2025 Ultimate Guide
Explore SwitchWeld’s Cobot Welding Packages: Find Your Perfect Fit Fast setup: Be up and running in under 8 hours Low cost of entry: Budget-friendly automation under $40 K Welder-centric programming: No code—just guide the torch and refine with the joystick Portable footprint: Mount on any bench or small cart SwitchWeld Plus: All-In-One Cobot Welding […]
Cobot Welding Is Changing Everything—Here’s What You Need to Know At Each Skill Level
Table of Contents Cobot Welding Automation For Beginners Cobot welding means using a collaborative robot (a “cobot”) to perform welds alongside human welders. These cobots are purposely easy to use and safe – they have built-in sensors and force limits so they stop if they hit a person. In practice, a cobot welding cell is […]
5 Myths About Welding Cobots (And The Truth Behind Each)
As automation makes its way into more welding shops, a lot of questions—and misconceptions—come along with it. Welding cobots (collaborative robots) are one of the fastest-growing solutions for boosting productivity, quality, and consistency. But for many shops new to automation, cobots still feel unfamiliar, intimidating, or too good to be true. In this article, we’re […]
Loading a Program Tutorial
Watch the basic steps to run a presaved program. View the process from beginning to end, and discover how SwitchWeld can change your shop today.