Robot Welding Meets Logistics: Smarter Workflows with PL Series & PalletSolver

Automating your weld cell is a big step forward, but if everything around it is still manual, you’re only halfway there. Moving parts in and out of the weld station, stacking finished components, and handling the post-weld workflow are often where the real inefficiencies show up.

That’s why more manufacturers are now pairing robot welding systems with Yaskawa’s PL Series palletising robots and PalletSolver software. Together, they close the loop, turning a stand-alone weld cell into a streamlined, end-to-end system.

Where Welding Ends, Handling Begins

Once a weld is complete, the job isn’t done. Parts still need to be moved, cooled, stacked, or sent to the next station. Relying on operators to do this manually creates delays, especially with heavy or awkward components.

Yaskawa’s PL Series robots are designed for exactly this. Built for speed and payload, they handle everything from hot weldments to finished assemblies, removing them cleanly from the cell, stacking them accurately, and keeping the line moving.

Smarter Stacking with PalletSolver

PalletSolver simplifies what would otherwise be complex. It allows operators to set up stacking patterns, change gripper zones, and manage multiple workflows, all without needing to write code.

This is especially useful for shops running mixed batch production, where part sizes, shapes, and packaging can change from job to job. Whether you're palletising boxed components, stacking metal frames, or loading stillages, PalletSolver adjusts without stopping production.

Why It Matters for Robot Welding

You can’t optimise a welding cell in isolation. If the robot finishes a cycle in 15 seconds but the next part isn’t ready, or the finished one just sits there, you’ve just built a bottleneck into your process.

Adding a PL robot with PalletSolver means:

• Faster changeovers between weld jobs

• Less manual handling of hot or heavy parts

• Shorter cycle times with consistent throughput

• Better safety and fewer operator touchpoints

It also lays the groundwork for lights-out operation, especially when paired with ArcWorld or Weld4ME systems.

Conclusion: Don’t Stop at the Weld

If you’re already investing in robot welding, don’t stop at the weld. The gains come when you streamline the whole process, from part loading to final pallet. With PL Series robots and PalletSolver, Yaskawa offers a complete solution, not just for welding, but for the workflow that surrounds it.