Case
TP Silva
Efficiency and versatility in a small package: the EzWeld robotic cell enables TP Silva to weld efficiently and a wide range of products in the same compact station, faster and with better quality than before.
TP Silva Oy is one of the international market leaders in the manufacture of firewood engines and their accessories. The company operates under the domestic brands Hakki Pilke, Palax and Japa, with decades of experience in the manufacture and development of firewood engines. The company’s wide range of products includes high-quality and reliable firewood burning machines and their accessories for both recreational users and industrial-scale operators. Around 70% of the company’s production is exported and its equipment is a well-known and respected tool for woodworkers in more than 35 countries.
TP Silva Oy, a manufacturer of professional firewood machines, took a significant step towards higher quality and more productive production by investing in a new robotic station. The company’s main objective was to modernise its production machinery, improve efficiency and achieve better quality.
“Everything has gone as agreed. Problems have been solved easily and there have been no major challenges,” says Ilkka Remes, Method Development and Robot Automation Manager, about the project with Jucat.
Renewing the Old Robot Stations
With the old robot stations reaching the end of their lifecycle, TP Silva began searching for a solution to enhance production efficiency and quality.
The company manufactures three well-known brands: Hakkipilke, Japa, and Palax, whose products vary significantly in size. This placed specific demands on the new robot station.
Jucat was selected as a partner due to their offer, which addressed TP Silva’s needs well. The station supplied by Jucat allows versatile welding and is suitable for products of all sizes.
Smooth Project Execution and RobotStudio Modeling
The project implementation has gone smoothly. TP Silva has consistently received up-to-date information from Jucat about the project’s progress. Any challenges have been resolved quickly and efficiently. With the help of RobotStudio software, issues can be identified early through modeling and testing, reducing risks during production.
Improved Quality and Productivity
The new robot station has brought significant advantages to TP Silva:
- Quality has improved significantly, especially in thin sheet metal welding.
- The reduction of weld spatter improves product finishing and shortens production time.
- With the CMT welding system, the welding speed for thin sheet metal has increased, further boosting productivity.
The greatest benefit of robotic welding is its consistent quality and repeatability. Unlike manual welding, where quality can vary, robots ensure a steady and reliable outcome.
“Quality and repeatability is definitely the most important thing in robotic welding. The welder welds and the welder has bad days and has good days, but the consistent quality of the robot is the absolute key to what it delivers.”
A Recommendation for Jucat
TP Silva is satisfied with Jucat’s performance and the successful project execution. The company states that cooperation has been smooth and all agreements have been honored.
“It’s easy to recommend Jucat as a partner to others,” Remes summarizes their experience.