Hands On Quality Management

Translas 2 Cobot welding fume extractors

Translas Announces A Future Forward Global Distribution Partnership With Gullco International Limited

17 August 2020

From Scratch To Launch

17 August 2020

Published by on 17 August 2020

Quality Control And Quality Management

“Quality control and Quality management are two totally different things” – says Roel Noordhoek. “Quality control is checking the result of a product or process.” Quality management is much broader. It includes implementation of the right processes within the company, customers and suppliers. It starts from simple communication processes on one level to intra-departmental communication and setting clear guidelines for the working process. “One may say it is policy making.” Put in simple words, it tries to eliminate any mistake in order to optimize the workflow and reach higher customer satisfaction.

Practical example:

It might happen that parts produced according to the agreements still get complaints. How can that be possible? Searching for the root cause, it can be found that the agreement is written in such a way that it could be dubious. After supplying the customer with the right products, the documentation needs to be updated. Instructions need to be set down more clearly in order to prevent recurrence of similar problems. Moreover, such clearance in documentation normally results in higher productivity.

The job of a quality manager requires setting down clear guidelines which will help decreasing the lead times and satisfying customer expectations.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a management tool focussing on customer satisfaction in which attention is paid to the quality assurance and continual improvement of processes of the organization. The benefits for a company that is ISO 9001 certified are numerous. Mainly they revolve around optimized customer relationship, lower failure costs and higher process efficiency; combined or individually they improve the competitive position of the company.

“ISO 9001 is no longer a competitive advantage. It is a standard and Translas will be very soon part of it, which will be pleasing for our customers”, says Roel.

Internal Quality Management Vs Outsourced?

Starting a quality improvement project can be done in two ways: letting it in the hands of an external consultant or hiring someone internally on a Quality Management position. Even if your decision is to outsource, never forget that quality improvement is not just a project with a start and an end date; but a continuous process. For Translas, hiring in a person has proven beneficial to the company. From the point of view of a Quality Manager, Roel points out that working as part of the company is much more interactive and involving. This is what makes it more efficient and effective.

Health and Safety Concerns Associated with the Welding Process

Welding fumes contain vapours, a mixture of airborne gas by-products and fine particles. The composition of the mixture depends on the welding method and the products that are welded. The vapours and gases released during welding can lead to serious health problems. Short-term exposure can result in nausea, dizziness, or eye, nose and throat irritation. Prolonged exposure to welding fumes can lead to cancer of the lung, larynx and urinary tract, as well as nervous system and kidney damage. Certain gasses, such as helium, carbon dioxide and argon, displace oxygen and argon can pose suffocation risks, particularly in enclosed work areas.

The Translas 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor

Extraction at the source proves to be the safest and most effective solution to achieve a healthier work environment. The Translas 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor is a welding torch engineered to capture hazardous welding fumes directly at the source. The Translas fume extraction solution extracts up to 95% of the welding fumes directly at the source. When using the Translas 7XE in combination with the ClearO2 W-Series hi-vac units, the harmful welding fumes and individual particulates are no longer released directly into the air; they are captured immediately as generated.

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Link to videos:

Translas 7XE Fume Extractor welding guns and GULLCO Moggy® Automated Trackless Welding Carriage in action
Translas 7XE Fume Extractor welding gun on source fume extraction nozzle closeup

The Clear O2 W-Series Mobile Filtration Hi-Vac Units:

The ClearO2 mobile filtration units are designed to accompany the 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor torches and work efficiently in combination with the GULLCO KAT® or Moggy®.
The 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor and the ClearO2 hi-vac units offer powerful filtration with an efficiency > IFA 99.8%. The units are compact, lightweight and mobile, making it easy to change locations on the job.

About Translas – “Engineering the new standards by welders for welders”
Translas is a Dutch manufacturer of welding guns since 1960, founded “by welders, for welders” with a passion for innovation and new technologies. We engineer innovative products that boast a distinctive design as well as quality and functionality.

Welders’ safety is of paramount importance to Translas. The company’s goal is to globally reduce
workers’ exposure to hazardous fumes and to provide a healthier and safer work environment, therefore establishing higher productivity and profitability. Some of our pioneering products include fume extractor guns with a built-in module to safely extract welding fumes at the source and portable extraction units.

Translas has grown at a fast pace over the last few years. With the recent opening of Canadian distribution channels the company is focusing on key partnerships with companies utilizing smart technologies globally to influence today’s manufacturing industry towards “the future”.

For more information please contact info@translas.com or visit www.translas.com

About GULLCO

GULLCO International was formed in 1954 to serve the demands of the emerging welding industry in North America. GULLCO is a family owned company, with its world headquarters located in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. GULLCO International serves the entire world market through its companies in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and China as well as its strong worldwide distributor network with high quality automated welding machines for welding and cutting applications. GULLCO International is engaged in a continuous research and development program to provide weld automation equipment and systems geared to the fast-changing needs of the welding industry and equipment that can stand up to the tough environments in the field. GULLCO is dedicated to providing productivity, cost savings, durability and service. KAT®, Moggy®, SAM®, KBM® and KATBAK® are registered trademarks of GULLCO Enterprises Limited.

For more information please visit www.gullco.com