Kemppi Cobot Welding Solution

Kemppi is a welding equipment maker headquartered in Lahti, Finland, with over 650 employees in 16 countries and EUR 209 million revenue in 2023, according to its site. Its cobot welding offer targets SMEs and robot integrators.

The cobot package combines a Kemppi power source (Master M or X5 FastMig), a hose kit, the Flexlite GXe-C cobot torch and a DCM interface that links the welding machine to the robot fieldbus. The torch has buttons for wire feed, retraction and gas test. The solution works with cobots from ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Universal Robots and others.

• Power sources: Master M and X5 FastMig.
• Flexlite GXe-C torch: MIG/MAG cobot torch with function buttons.
• DCM interface: translates the welding machine bus to the robot fieldbus.
• TAST seam tracking: listed in the compatibility table.
• Multi-brand support: compatibility table lists 26 cobot manufacturers and models.
• Plug-and-play package: power source, hose kit and torch.

A mechanical workshop adding a cobot to an existing MIG machine for repeat parts. A system integrator packaging welding cobots with locally sourced arms. A welding training center demonstrating cobot welding.

Built on existing manual welding technology, which keeps cost down. Consumables match those of manual welding, simplifying maintenance. The compact setup can move between workstations. The vendor states one skilled welder can operate two or three cobots at once.

Welding shops are adding cobots to cope with welder shortages while keeping manual welding flexibility. Vietnamese welding SMEs can reuse existing hand-welding equipment and consumables when adding a cobot.

Headquarters in Lahti, Finland; over 650 employees in 16 countries; partner network in over 70 countries; revenue EUR 209 million in 2023 (per site). Flexlite GXe-C torch announced October 2024. Founded year not stated on the fetched pages.