Wolf Robotics is an American automation technology

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that utilizes

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and

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systems. Based in

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, it also has employees in

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and

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.Peterson, Eric (March 2014)
“Wolf Robotics”
''CompanyWeek''. These typically incorporate

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robots with Wolf's own robotic positioners. Wolf Robotics combines robotic welding with cutting systems used for transportation

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and suppliers and heavy fabrication in

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and

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. In August 2015, welding manufacturer

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acquired Rimrock Holdings Corporation and its two divisions, Rimrock Corporation and Wolf Robotics. Following the acquisition, Wolf Robotics was renamed Lincoln Electric Automation Inc.

History

Founded in 1944, Wolf Robotics operated under the name Heath Engineering and manufactured farm implement equipment using shape cutting products.Johnson G & Frisby, T (1968). Patent No
''US D210245 S''
In 1976, ESAB purchased Heath Engineering to make it their robotic welding division.

bought ESAB in 1993 and designated it as their Welding Systems Division. In 2003, the Rimrock Corporation bought the division and renamed it Wolf Robotics.Welding Journal editors (February 2004)
“Wolf Robotics Purchases ABB's Welding Systems Division”
''Welding Journal'', pg 12.''Foundry Management & Technology'' (2007)
“Anniversary Highlights Rimrock's Progress, Achievements”

Accomplishments

The company's robotic-grade welding positioners have a load capacity of up to 100,000 kg (220,462 lbs), which are among the strongest in the industry. It introduced robotics to the process of

submerged arc welding Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a common arc welding process. The first SAW patent was taken out in 1935. The process requires a continuously fed consumable solid or tubular (metal cored) electrode. The molten weld and the arc zone are protect ...

.Cullison, Andrew; Campbell, Kristin; Johnsen, Mary Ruth (2008)
“A Recap of the 2007 AWS Expo”
''Welding Journal'', February 2008, 42. As one of the first four companies to be certified by the

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as a robotic integrator, it is also one of six organizations recognized by the

American Welding Society The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a non-profit organization to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. Headqu ...

as an approved testing center for the Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) program.Robotic Industries Association contributor (May 14, 2012)
“RIA Announces First Certified Robot Integrators”
''Robotics Online''. Retrieved April 2, 2014.Mangold, Vern (August 2011)
“Certification Program Emphasizes Safe Use of Robots”
''Welding Journal'', p. 55-59. By 2014, it had installed over 8,400 robotic systems for mining, construction, agriculture, and other industries.Wright, Nick (April 2013)

''FFJournal'', 46-48Anandan, Tanya (September, 2013)
“Robots and Laser Welding, the Perfect Fit”
''Robotics Online''. In 2021, Wolf Robotics worked with the

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and

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to develop an Agile Manufacturing Robotic Welding Cell for aluminum structures that make up the hull of a combat vehicle.

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External links

www.wolfrobotics.com

www.rimrockcorp.com
Companies based in Colorado Companies based in Fort Collins, Colorado Robotics companies of the United States Industrial robotics

History

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