{"id":10542,"date":"2023-02-01T16:34:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T16:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/?p=10542"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:26:25","slug":"what-is-the-purpose-of-a-welding-positioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-welding-positioner\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Benefit of a Welding Positioner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Does you’re welding process involve irregular workpieces? Or awkward positioning and precise results? You should consider a welding positioner.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s pipe welding applications, or agri and plant welding and fabrication. Investing in a welding turntable or positioner will enhance efficiency. Thus improving your bottom line and working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WestWorld 1000kg Positioner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is a welding positioner?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed to handle work pieces when welding, a positioner or turntable consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • table top with T-slots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • manual or motorised rotating mechanism (positioner only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • solid steel frame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The workpiece fixes to the table top with a jig or chuck. A positioner will rotate through 360 degrees and tilt. Thus allowing the welder best positioning to focus on creating the weld. However, turntable welding will only rotate the workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Welding positioner uses.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A rotary welding positioner is utilised in pipe welding applications, as well as tube welding.
    The ability to rotate and tilt the table to the best welding position is ideal for welding flanges. Plus other fixtures and fittings associated with industrial pipe and tube welding.
    Large, heavy-duty positioners can handle digger buckets, structural steel and plant manufacturing components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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