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 24/7 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.