Consistent welds, higher throughput, less RSI
Robotic welding delivers what every fabrication manager wants: identical welds every cycle, higher arc-on time, and skilled welders freed from repetitive production runs to do the complex work robots can't. Mobile Automation delivers turnkey robotic welding systems — MIG, MAG, TIG and spot — built around your parts, batch sizes and existing workflow.
40% productivity gain at Rockpress
Steel fabricator Rockpress installed their first collaborative welding robot (UR10-based) with us and measured a 40% productivity increase; six months later they added a second cell, sized for larger jobs, with the two able to run independently or in tandem. Operators moved from repetitive welding into programming and quality control. Their words: “The gains are obvious — and we have improved in all areas.”
What we deliver
- Cobot welding cells — fast to deploy, easy to re-program, ideal for high-mix fabrication and first-time automation
- Industrial welding cells — ABB, FANUC, KUKA and Yaskawa robots with multi-axis positioners for high-volume production
- Jigs, fixtures and positioners — designed and fabricated by our in-house mechanical engineering team, which is where welding automation projects are usually won or lost
- Welding equipment — Kemppi and Fronius packages as standard; other platforms on request
- Offline programming and simulation — new parts programmed without stopping the cell
- Safety to AS/NZS 4024 — fume management, screens, guarding and interlocks engineered and validated in-house
Fabricators, OEMs and heavy industry
We deliver welding automation for metal fabrication, mining and agricultural equipment, construction machinery, transport and general manufacturing across Victoria and beyond — with the electrical installation, controls integration and support handled by the same team.
Frequently asked questions
Is robotic welding viable for small batch sizes?
Yes — this changed with cobot welding. Quick jigs, parameter libraries and easy programming make batches of ten viable, not just production runs of thousands. Rockpress runs a jobbing fabrication shop, not a production line.
Do we need a dedicated programmer?
No. Modern cobot welding interfaces are designed for welders, not programmers — we train your team, and most shops are self-sufficient within weeks. For industrial cells we provide offline programming support.
What welding processes can be automated?
MIG/MAG is the workhorse; we also deliver TIG and spot welding cells. Process choice, torch package (Kemppi/Fronius) and positioner configuration all come out of the initial assessment of your parts.
What does a welding cell cost and what's the payback?
Cobot welding cells typically start around $100k–$180k installed; industrial cells with positioners range higher. With welder shortages and rework costs, multi-shift shops commonly see 12–24 month payback — we'll model it with your job data.
Can you handle the fume extraction and electrical work?
Yes — we're a Registered Electrical Contractor with our own mechanical team, so power, extraction integration, guarding and controls are all part of our scope, not someone else's.
Have more questions? Get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to help.