Why We Created Spartan Bridge

A lot of manufacturers are interested in automating their welding, but the leap from manual processes to a full robotic cell can feel huge. Budgets do not always line up, production schedules get tight, and teams want to see proof on their own parts before they commit. We kept seeing the same challenges over and over again from companies who were curious about automation but cautious about making a major investment. That is what led us to create Spartan Bridge, a practical middle step that lets you experience automated welding before buying a system.

What Spartan Bridge Actually Is

Spartan Bridge is a contract welding program that uses our Spartan Cobot Welding System to run your parts. Instead of estimating whether automation will work, we weld your real parts, with your real requirements, and your real volumes. There is nothing theoretical about it. You get cycle times, weld quality, and production output from your own components.

How the Process Starts

Everything begins with a simple review of your drawings and weld details. If your part is a good match for cobot welding, we move into building the complete weld process. That includes any fixtures, tooling, programming, and surface preparation or texturing needed to produce consistent results. These setup items are handled as a one-time upfront cost, and once they are in place, you have a fully validated process ready to run.

Running Pilot Parts and Early Production

Before we start full production runs, we weld a pilot batch so you can inspect the quality and consistency. Once approved, your parts enter the Bridge program where we run them for an agreed period of time. This usually lasts a few months, giving you a dependable source of welded parts while our system handles the automation. It frees up internal labor, reduces bottlenecks, and gives your team a break from repetitive or difficult welds.

The Real Value: Data and Clarity

While the program is active, we collect all the data that matters for an automation decision. That includes cycle times, throughput numbers, weld parameters, scrap reduction, and comparisons to manual welding. Instead of guessing about ROI, you have accurate numbers based on real production. This has helped many shops clearly understand where the break even point is and how fast a Spartan system would pay for itself.

Making the Transition to Your Own System

Once you are ready to bring a Spartan Cobot Welding System into your facility, the transition is smooth. The fixtures, the weld paths, the programs, and the parameters have already been tested and approved. It removes weeks or months of setup time because the process already exists. In many cases, we can even apply a portion of your Spartan Bridge spend toward the purchase of your system.

A Straightforward Path Into Automation

Spartan Bridge is built for manufacturers who want a low pressure, low risk introduction to automated welding. It solves immediate production needs, gives you real data on your parts, and prepares you for a future where automation fits cleanly into your workflow. If you want to find out if your parts are a good match for Spartan Bridge, send us your drawings and volumes and we will take a look. It just might be the easiest path you have ever taken toward welding automation.

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