Multi-process Collaborative Robotic Welding And Cutting With THG MultiMode
Traditional robotics capability. Collaborative simplicity.
THG MultiMode combines MIG, TIG, laser, or plasma welding, or even cutting, using a single UR robot and interchangeable torch setup. You can change the tools manually or automatically. Switch between welding and cutting processes without moving the part or resetting the cell.
Combine any THG welding or cutting process (e.g., MIG and TIG)
Use a single power source (for MIG, TIG, and plasma welding)
Run two processes without buying another robot
See THG MultiMode in Action
1 Robot
Maximize the robotic welding and floor space value. Use the right welding process for each part on one robotic platform.
2 Options
Manual or automatic tool changing. With an auto tool changer, the robot can run multiple processes autonomously.
MIG + TIG
Run MIG, TIG, or plasma welding from one power source, or add LightWELD for arc and laser welding in one cell.
Two Processes. One Robotic Cell.
You don’t always need or want to get a second robot for the second welding or the cutting process. THG MultiMode is the solution. Two processes, one cell, and one robot.
Choose the Process Each
Manufacturing Step Requires
Keep mixed-process work on a shared robotic system. Many manufacturing jobs require multi-process welding or cutting on the same part. Now, you don’t need another robot or to move parts between cells.
Different Welds on One Part
Use TIG where the joint calls for precise arc control and MIG where deposition and travel speed suit the work.
Root, Fill, and Cap
For suitable pipe procedures, run a TIG root followed by MIG fill and cap. You can also use advanced MIG processes like CMT.
Weld Large Parts
Forget about having to move parts between cells due to a process difference. Just do both processes in one cell.
Add Cutting to Welding
Use plasma or oxy-fuel cutting to bevel or otherwise prepare the parts. Then, use MIG or another process to weld them.
Welding And Cutting Process Combinations
THG MultiMode supports any combination of our supported welding and cutting processes. The examples below show how different configurations can combine process strengths in one robotic cell.
These are only examples. MultiMode is process-agnostic and can combine any supported THG welding or cutting processes.
Customer Testimonials
Results From the Shop Floor
Small Race Shop Scaled Production 7× with a Collaborative Robotic Welding System
4X Productivity Gain with Collaborative Laser Welding Robots
How PikRite Solved Labor Shortages with Robotic MIG Welding
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Design, integration, and support for manufacturers across the U.S.
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Common Questions
What is THG MultiMode?
MultiMode is THG Automation’s platform for combining multiple welding and/or cutting processes in a single robotic cell using a UR cobot, a single or two power sources, and a tool changer.
Which welding and cutting processes can THG MultiMode combine?
THG MultiMode can combine any THG-supported process, including MIG, TIG, plasma welding, laser welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-fuel cutting. Configure two or more processes around the parts your shop produces.
Does MultiMode use one welding power source?
It depends on the process combination. A compatible Fronius iWave can run MIG, TIG, and plasma welding from one power source. Laser welding, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and other configurations use their respective process equipment on the same robotic platform.
Can MultiMode combine welding and cutting in the same robotic cell?
Yes. MultiMode can pair welding with oxy-fuel or plasma cutting. For example, the robot can bevel or prepare a part with oxy-fuel or plasma, change tools, and then weld it without moving the part to another cell.
Does MultiMode change tools automatically?
It can. THG offers manual and automatic tool-changing configurations. Automatic tool changing lets the cobot switch processes as part of the programmed job without operator intervention.
Can MultiMode use different processes on the same part?
Yes. One programmed job can use different processes for different operations. For example, the robot can make a TIG root pass, automatically switch to MIG, and complete the fill passes.
Do multiple processes run at the same time?
No. The cobot uses one tool and process at a time. MultiMode changes tooling and process settings between operations while keeping the part and robotic cell in place.
Can MultiMode be added to an existing THG system?
Yes, compatible THG systems can support MultiMode.