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Rail-mounted, cantilever, gantry or fixed-base stations use different structures and reach different parts.
Welding robot price guide
Welding Robot Price: What Drives the Cost of a Steel Welding Station
For structural steel you buy a complete welding station, not just a robot arm — and the station is what sets the price. This guide explains what goes into it, how to compare quotations and how to estimate payback.
We quote factory-direct after a free review of your parts.
Robot Arm Price vs Station Price
A six-axis welding robot arm is only one part of the investment. A station that welds beams, columns or bridge plates also needs:
- A travelling ground rail or cantilever frame to carry the robot along the part.
- A welding power source, torch and wire feed matched to your joints.
- Laser vision to locate the part and find each seam before welding.
- Software that plans weld paths from 3D models, so nothing has to be taught.
- Controller, cabling, torch cleaning and safety equipment.
- Installation, training and spare parts.
That is why the price of a robot arm on its own — including brand-name robot prices — says little about what a working structural steel station costs.
Six Things That Drive the Price
Travel length and robots
A longer rail or frame, or two robots sharing one rail, raises the equipment scope.
Welding package
Gas-shielded or submerged arc welding, power source and torch rating follow your joints and weld sizes.
Software and programming
Model-based, scan-based and parametric programming, plus optional ERP/MES connection.
Handling and fixtures
Supports, positioners and guarding may be part of the station or supplied by your workshop.
Service and spare parts
On-site commissioning, training and a spare-parts package sized for one or two years.
What a Complete Quotation Should Include
Quotations from different suppliers often cover different scopes. Check each line before you compare totals.
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Layout and travel | Which parts and widths the station covers, and the rail or frame length. |
| Robots | How many robots, and whether two can share one rail. |
| Welding package | Process, power source and torch rating for your joints. |
| Vision | How the part and each seam are located before welding. |
| Software | Which programming routes are included, and which file formats are supported. |
| Handling and fixtures | Which supports, positioners and guarding are included. |
| Installation and commissioning | Whether on-site work is included or quoted separately. |
| Training | Where it takes place and how long operators need. |
| Spare parts | Which parts, what quantities and for how long. |
| Shipping | Packing, delivery terms and delivery time. |
| Site requirements | Floor, foundation, power, shielding gas and compressed air. |
| Warranty | Terms, start date and what is covered. |
Costs to Plan For Beyond the Station
- Site preparation: floor space, foundation, power, shielding gas and compressed air.
- Consumables: welding wire, shielding gas and torch wear parts.
- Spare parts: most of our customers choose a one-year package.
- Shipping and import: freight, insurance and local import duties.
- Commissioning: on-site installation by the supplier’s engineers, if you choose it.
- Operator time: training takes 1–5 days per operator.
How to Estimate Payback
- 1
Measure today
Estimate the weld length you produce per month and the welder hours it takes.
- 2
Estimate robot output
A robot typically welds 70–120 m per day shift, depending on vertical welds, seam length and part complexity.
- 3
Estimate staffing
One trained operator runs 3–6 stations, so compare operator hours with today’s welder hours.
- 4
Divide
Payback in months = total project cost ÷ monthly saving in labour and rework.
Send us your volumes with your parts and we can work through the estimate with your own figures.
Factory-Direct From the Manufacturer
We build the stations, develop the software and controller in-house and sell directly, so there is no dealer margin in your price.
Our parent company’s steel plants run 2,000+ of our welding robots every day, so the station you buy is proven in structural steel production.
Welding Robot Price Questions
Common questions about welding robot prices and quotations.
How much does a structural steel welding robot cost?
It depends on the layout, travel length, number of robots, welding package, software options, spare parts and on-site service. We quote factory-direct after a free review of your parts.
Why don’t you publish a price list?
Each station is configured for your parts. A fixed price list would include items you do not need or leave out ones you do. A quotation after a free review shows the real cost.
Is a cobot welder cheaper?
A cobot suits small parts at a welding table. Long beams and wide plates need a rail or cantilever to reach the whole part, so compare stations by what they can weld per shift, not by the robot alone.
Do prices include installation and shipping?
On-site installation and commissioning is optional and quoted separately. Shipping terms and delivery time are stated in the quotation.
Are spare parts included?
No. You choose a spare-parts package with the order; most customers take one year’s worth.
Get a Factory-Direct Quotation
Send a drawing, model or photo of a typical part and your workshop location. We recommend a station and quote the equipment, commissioning and spare parts — free of charge. We reply within one business day.
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