Authors - Jim Berge
Articles written by Jim Berge
 | Jim Berge
Contributing Writer
Berge Robotics
Sherveport, LA phone: 970-222-1753
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Results: 12
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Oh, the places you’ll go with offline programming—Part IIHaving difficulty aligning your offline programs with your real-world robot? Then you’ll want to read this article that discusses ways to overcome this problem, along with other offline programming uses that can help you get the most from your robots.
Publish date: May 22, 2012 |
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Oh, the places you’ll go with offline programming—Part IOffline programming has come of age. Fully taking advantage of all this technology has to offer can help you minimize downtime, increase robot productivity, boost quality, and improve your overall operation.
Publish date: April 9, 2012 |
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A 'Case' for agilityCase New Holland needed a flexible robotic welding, one that could continually adapt to changing market demands.
Publish date: September 26, 2008 |
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The costs of inefficiencyTo stay competitive, companies must be willing to invest both time and money to investigate whether or not their processes are as efficient as they should be. Those who do so can catch inefficiencies early in the process and make appropriate changes, saving money. Those who don't may...
Publish date: April 10, 2007 |
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The Pareto principle at workYou may not have heard of Vilfredo Pareto, but you likely have heard of the 80/20 rule attributed to him. In this article, robotic welding expert Jim Berge discusses how the rule, which he believes to be more accurate as 90/10, applies to implementing robotic welding and automation...
Publish date: September 12, 2006 |
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Optimizing flow through robotic welding workcellsRobotic welding systems can enhance a company's production and bottom line. However, using these systems requires careful thought and planning, building the right infrastructure, and achieving the right balance between robotic and manual operations. This article presents an overview of one...
Publish date: May 9, 2006 |
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Are company politics undermining your robotic projects?Success with robotics depends on many factors. Purchasing the right equipment is not enough. A company's political environment and policies regarding robotics can make or break a robotic project. This article discusses poor politics and policies and offers suggestions for achieving the right...
Publish date: January 10, 2006 |
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Welding robots and lean manufacturing learn to play togetherWith careful analysis and planning, automation can be an integral, cost saving component of lean manufacturing.
Publish date: October 11, 2005 |
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Using the tandem welding process to your advantageTandem welding power source technology now is able to meet the demands of many applicants for which welders many not expect it to be useful.
Publish date: April 24, 2002 |
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Mr. Roboto: Welding fundamentals for managersThis article is the first in a series that addresses the fundamentals of robotic welding . The author discusses the basic process parameters in robotic welding, how those parameters affect weld quality and productivity, and how they can be optimized to make a robotic welding installation as...
Publish date: February 28, 2002 |
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Setting realistic goals for robotic welding projectsExpecting a robot to solve all of your production problems can inflict the cruel irony of ceating more. If you want your robots to speed up your operation, know what they can and can't do from the start.
Publish date: November 15, 2001 |
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How to Kill a Robotic Project in Five Easy StepsHow would you like to fail utterly in your quest to modernize your shop with robotic welding equipment? Look no further—we've got all the bad advice you need right here.
Publish date: July 12, 2001 |
