{"id":2307,"date":"2026-08-27T09:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:32:20","slug":"meet-weldingdroid-at-rapids-piping-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/articles\/meet-weldingdroid-at-rapids-piping-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet WeldingDroid at Rapid\u2019s Piping Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_f7eefe-8f\">It\u2019s difficult to get a proper feel for welding automation when you\u2019ve only heard someone talk about it.<br><br>That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to put the technology in front of you and let you see it for yourself.<br><br>And you haven\u2019t got long to wait. This September, we\u2019re bringing together some of the biggest names in pipe welding, cutting, preparation and purging for two days of live demonstrations.<br><br>Joining us is WeldingDroid, who\u2019ve got some impressive TIG technology to show off, including their Mobile Boom with Hotwire.<br><br>It\u2019s shaping up to be a great couple of days, and with our Piping Day just around the corner, we thought we\u2019d give you a closer look at what WeldingDroid will be demonstrating.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_81f51e-7d\"><strong>What Can I Expect on the Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b9bc58-33\">The WeldingDroid Mobile Boom will be running live during the event, set up for automated TIG welding with a Hotwire feeder, high-definition welding camera, PurgeMaster for internal purging, and a Miller Dynasty power source.<br><br>The idea is relatively straightforward: take some of the repetitive movement out of pipe welding while keeping the control and precision you expect from TIG.<br><br>The Mobile Boom handles torch movement and the welding sequence, with features like automatic voltage control and torch oscillation, while the operator stays in control of the process.<br><br>What\u2019s interesting about this particular setup is the Hotwire TIG system.<br><br>Rather than feeding cold filler wire into the weld pool, Hotwire preheats the filler before it reaches the arc. This allows more filler to be deposited without simply putting more heat into the joint, helping to increase welding speed while keeping heat input under control.<br><br>And that\u2019s where you start to see the benefit for pipe welding.<br><br>As anyone who spends their days welding pipe knows, TIG gives you the control and finish you want, but it can be a slow process.<br><br>The Mobile Boom and Hotwire combination is designed to reduce repetition, helping you get more done while maintaining consistent results.<br><br>If you join us for our Piping Day, you\u2019ll be able to watch the system weld, see the Hotwire process in action and get a proper look at how the automated process works.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97114a-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97114a-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97114a-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97114a-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97114a-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97114a-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_97114a-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97114a-05\"><strong>Keeping an eye on the weld<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_77664e-d3\">The Mobile Boom will also be fitted with a high-definition welding camera, giving the operator a clear view of the arc while the machine is welding.<br><br>That\u2019s an important part of an automated setup. You\u2019re not just pressing start and wandering off for a cup of tea.<br><br>The operator can see what\u2019s happening at the weld, monitor the arc and keep an eye on the puddle as the process runs.<br><br>That matters, because while automation might handle the movement, understanding what\u2019s happening in the weld is still a big part of getting the result you want.<br><br>The technology is there to support the process. Done properly, automation can give an experienced operator another set of tools to work with, particularly useful when the job involves a lot of repetitive welding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/welding-droid-2-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/welding-droid-2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/welding-droid-2-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/welding-droid-2-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/welding-droid-2.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5877ce-2e\"><strong>A Closer Look at Purging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_85c77a-29\">The other part of the setup we\u2019re keen to demonstrate is WeldingDroid\u2019s PurgeMaster.<br><br>With stainless pipe, you can spend a lot of time getting the joint prepared, everything lined up and the weld looking spot on, only to create problems on the inside because the purge wasn\u2019t right.<br><br>The PurgeMaster uses magnets to follow the welding torch around the pipe, delivering shielding gas where it\u2019s needed as the weld progresses.<br><br>At our Piping Day, you\u2019ll see the PurgeMaster working as part of the complete setup, alongside the Mobile Boom, Hotwire feeder and Miller Dynasty power source.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97508b-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97508b-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97508b-66\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97508b-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_97508b-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97508b-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_97508b-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_97508b-66\"><strong>A first look at the WeldingDroid Smart Feeder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_839013-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_839013-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_839013-72\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_839013-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_839013-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_839013-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_839013-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_839013-72\">There\u2019s another reason to make a point of finding WeldingDroid at Pipe Day.<br><br>We\u2019ll also be giving visitors a preview of the new WeldingDroid Smart Feeder, ahead of its official launch at the end of September.<br><br>The Smart Feeder is designed to revolutionalise manual welding speed, introducing hot wire to the weld pool using Hotwire technology.<br><br>This is particularly interesting if you\u2019re not looking to automate the whole job. You might simply want to speed up a manual TIG process while keeping the control and feel you already have.<br><br>That\u2019s the bit we\u2019re looking forward to exploring with you on the day: where does new technology fit within manual applications, and what difference can it actually make to the way you work?<br><br>Come along, and you\u2019ll be able to get a look at the Smart Feeder before its official launch and see what you think.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welding-Droid-Blog-Header-300x158.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welding-Droid-Blog-Header-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welding-Droid-Blog-Header-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welding-Droid-Blog-Header-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welding-Droid-Blog-Header.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_de6840-bd\"><strong>Why are we bringing all this together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_b60583-f1\">As a welding equipment supplier, we think our customers should have access to the latest equipment and technology, but just as importantly, it needs to come from brands we trust.<br><br>That doesn\u2019t mean every new piece of equipment is going to be right for every workshop.<br><br>Sometimes you see something and immediately think, <em>\u201cWhere has this been all my life?\u201d<\/em><br><br>Other times you look at it and think, \u201c<em>That\u2019s clever, but it\u2019s not for us.\u201d<\/em><br><br>Both are useful conclusions.<br><br>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve made Pipe Day hands-on. We\u2019d much rather you come along, watch the machines run, talk welding with the people behind the products and decide for yourself where the technology may, or may not, fit in.<br><br>And WeldingDroid is only one part of it.<br><br>Over the two days, we\u2019ll look at the whole pipe welding journey, from cutting and preparation through tacking, purging, and welding, right through to cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_1d6549-04\"><strong>Come and see it for yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_5998f4-9d\">Rapid Welding &amp; Industrial Supplies is hosting Pipe Days on Thursday 17th September, 12pm\u20137pm, and on Friday 18th September, 7am\u201312pm.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2307_82c029-47{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2307_82c029-47 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2307_82c029-47\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2307_7426c9-e2.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn2307_7426c9-e2.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2307_7426c9-e2 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/rapid-welding-piping-days-2026-see-the-future-of-pipe-welding-in-action-tickets-1988821424418\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Reserve your ticket here and join Rapid Welding!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_766442-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_766442-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_766442-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_766442-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2307_766442-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_766442-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2307_766442-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2307_766442-3f\">Bring your questions. 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