MEASURING AND IMPROVING WELDING PRODUCTIVITY COMES DOWN TO KEEPING TRACK OF THE DETAILS.
Manufacturing managers and supervisors often look blindly at welding operations without really understanding how to measure and assess productivity. A common phrase heard in the shop could be something along the lines of: “I see arc radiation flashing on and off, therefore, parts are getting welded.”

The danger with that is that competitors both locally and globally are introducing lean manufacturing methods to all aspects of their operations, including welding. They’re streamlining their processes and they’re doing so by keeping a thumb on every aspect of production – and every weld that’s being made.
Therefore, to remain competitive, companies must continually seek out ways to improve their welding quality and productivity. Too many companies, however, aren’t looking at their welding processes at a granular level, which means that they can’t maximize profit potential or, worse yet, they lose orders due to inefficient welding methods.