Welding jigs are typically custom made, per application. With such customization in industrial settings, jigs often come with the following issues:

• They can cost several $10's or $100's of thousands of dollars.
• They lack flexibility. If there are engineering changes to the product, the jig must be manually modified or replaced which can hinder mix model production.
• They are prone to errors. Parts are usually fed to the jig by a human operator. In some cases, there are hundreds of different, yet similar parts. It is easy to make a mistake.
• They require low value-added workof filling them with parts.

So if these issues exist, why are jigs still used in robotic welding? The first reason is because jigs have been the industry standard for many years. The second reason is because it is technically challenging to replace them. This is especially true when there are a high number of different parts to weld.

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