How to improve processes in a welding workshop – simple examples from practice

Streamlining processes in a welding shop is a topic that is being discussed more and more often, because today it is no longer enough to simply “weld well”. What really matters is the speed of execution, working comfort, safety and the repeatability of structures, especially at a time when many companies work in short series and customers expect high quality regardless of the scale of production. Very often, however, what slows the work down the most has nothing to do with the welder’s skills, but with organizational chaos and the lack of proper workstation equipment. This is why solutions that make it possible to organize the process from the very beginning – from setting up the parts, through maintaining ergonomics, all the way to taking care of working conditions – are so important. In practice, these do not have to be complex systems at all, but simple, smart tools that genuinely shorten order completion time. GPPH products are a great example of this, because they were created not as gadgets, but as a response to the everyday problems that welders face every single day.

Every welder knows that work quality depends not only on the torch, but above all on the tabletop on which the structure is laid. When the table is perfectly flat, the components sit stable and almost align themselves, without fighting the geometry. This is exactly how you work on GPPH tables – their even and rigid surface makes assembly faster, and the welder can focus on the job instead of constant rework. In addition, the milled holes, dense ribbing and thick tops (up to 25 mm in the EXPERT series) make it possible to work with large, heavy structures without the risk of deformation. As a result, the welder spends less time on corrections, adjustments and “chasing dimensions”, and more on actual welding. For shops dealing with heavy equipment or industrial structures, the EXPERT table can be a real game changer – its load capacity of up to 1000 kg per leg allows safe handling of huge parts that would be impossible to set up on a standard table. And it is not only flatness that makes the difference. The precise grid of holes, available in 100x100, diagonal or 50x50 mm layouts, enables fast and repeatable positioning of structures, which is crucial for companies producing series, components for robotization or parts that require extreme precision.

The second major area for improving processes is the organization and ergonomics of work. In many workshops, dozens of minutes a day are still lost looking for tools, repositioning structures or constantly adapting the workstation to the current project. This is where solutions come in that may look modest, but can radically change the pace of production. WELDSTATION, the welding station, is a perfect example of such a practical approach. It integrates a welding table top with a drawer system and a storage area, creating a true command center for the welder – everything has its place, nothing gets lost and every required component is within easy reach. Shops that have implemented such a solution often notice that welders work faster not because they spend more time at the torch, but because they waste less time on the logistics around the process. For those who do not need such an advanced workstation, sets of drawers and lower shelves mounted under standard welding tables also work extremely well. It is the simplest way to organize tools, gain additional space for the welding machine or accessories and simply streamline day-to-day operations. The next step towards better ergonomics are height-adjustable welding tables XWT, which, thanks to a hydraulic height adjustment system, allow the tabletop to be set exactly as the operator needs it. This reduces fatigue, improves accuracy and, during long shifts, is a huge support for workers’ health.

W procesach spawalniczych równie ważne jak precyzja i organizacja jest bezpieczeństwo. Nie ma wątpliwości, że spawanie generuje zanieczyszczenia, które mogą negatywnie wpływać na zdrowie, samopoczucie i wydajność. Dlatego coraz więcej zakładów inwestuje w rozwiązania, które poprawiają jakość powietrza na stanowisku. Okap GPPH IQ Air Flow został zaprojektowany tak, aby skutecznie odciągać dym z całej powierzchni roboczej stołu –  również z narożników, co wyróżnia go na tle wielu innych systemów dostępnych na rynku. Dzięki temu spawacze nie pracują w chmurze oparów, a atmosfera w hali jest wyraźnie czystsza. Dla zakładów wykonujących długie serie spawalnicze, pracujących ze stalą czarną lub produkujących intensywnie, jest to rozwiązanie, które przekłada się nie tylko na komfort, ale także na mniejszą absencję chorobową i wyższą efektywność całego zespołu. Całość warto uzupełnić o modułowe podpory TRESTLE i kostki łączące, które pozwalają szybko rozbudować powierzchnię roboczą, tworzyć stoły o niestandardowych kształtach oraz dostosowywać stanowisko do każdego, nawet nietypowego projektu. To właśnie taka elastyczność sprawia, że zakład jest gotowy na różnorodne zlecenia bez konieczności kupowania kolejnego stołu czy przebudowy hali.