Adaptive Control

What is a “Demand Charge” and how do you lower the power bill for resistance welding?

Terry Hauser Adaptive Control, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Resistance Welding Challenges

Resistance welding professionals understand the delicate balance between weld quality, production throughput, and operational costs. While optimizing weld parameters for metallurgical integrity is paramount, energy consumption (particularly demand charges) often represents a significant, yet sometimes overlooked, expense. Due to resistance welding machines utilizing high peak power demands, these demand charges can balloon a manufacturer’s operating […]

From Skepticism to Seeing: Why We Created the WeldComputer Evaluation Program (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)

Terry Hauser Adaptive Control, Resistance Welding Challenges, WeldComputer

For years, we at WeldComputer have been driven by a simple mission: to revolutionize resistance welding and show manufacturers how to optimize their operation. We’ve witnessed firsthand the remarkable improvements our technology delivers – enhanced weld quality, increased efficiency, and significant cost reductions. However, we’ve also encountered a common hurdle: understandable skepticism. We’d explain the […]

Why Your Welding Control is the Secret to Your Success

Terry Hauser Adaptive Control, Resistance Welding Challenges, Weld Quality

The reality is that a bad weld can cost you a shipment, a contract – even, possibly, your business. Relying on destructive testing, coupon analysis, and other methods of proving weld quality can skyrocket production costs and slow your operation. Given this, it is vital to stop bad welds from passing through your production line […]

AI for Resistance Welding? 6 Predictions for the Future of Precision and Efficiency

Andrew Dorr Adaptive Control, Destructive Testing, Energy Efficiency, Flash Welding, General Manufacturing, Projection Welding, Resistance Welding Challenges, Seam Welding, Spot Welding, WeldComputer, Welding

Over the last year, the term “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) has become pivotal in shaping discussions across various industries, marking a significant milestone in technological advancement. This shift towards AI signifies the beginning of an era – reminiscent of the Industrial Revolution – setting the stage for unprecedented transformation across all sectors, including resistance welding. By […]

Unlock the Secrets to Superior Weld Quality with Bob Cohen’s Insights

Terry Hauser Adaptive Control, Problem Solving, Resistance Welding Challenges, Weld Quality

Bob Cohen, CEO of WeldComputer, was recently published as the feature article in the Welding Journal’s July 2024 edition. In it, he dives deep into the often-overlooked dynamic performance requirements crucial for producing repeatable, high-quality welds. The article teaches you how to: Improve the consistency and quality of your welds. Identify and mitigate factors that […]

Adaptive Systems Aren’t Equal

Bob Cohen Adaptive Control, MIL-SPEC

Resistance Welding technology has slowly evolved over the years. I think everyone would agree that this arena isn’t the most fast-paced or innovative, but I would be remiss to omit some significant technological advancements over the years that have shaped the industry. Take for instance adaptive control systems. The promise was to reduce variability by […]