In cobot welding, flexibility, efficiency, and precision are essential. SmoothTool, our welding package built specifically for Universal Robots, stands out by offering something many systems don’t: broad compatibility with a wide range of welding power sources.
Rather than locking customers into a specific brand or system, SmoothTool is designed to work with what you already have. Our goal is simple—make it easy for manufacturers to adopt automation without having to replace a trusted power source brand.
Designed Around Your Welding Setup
At Smooth Robotics, we recognize that every production setup is different. Many businesses have long-standing preferences for specific power source brands or models. Forcing a switch just to enable automation doesn’t make sense—and it’s not something we believe in.
That’s why we’ve invested in building and maintaining a large library of supported power sources. These integrations allow you to use SmoothTool with your existing welding infrastructure, helping you move forward with automation at your own pace, on your own terms.
What “Pre-Integrated” Really Means
When we talk about “pre-integrated” power sources, we mean more than just basic compatibility. Each of these integrations is developed to give you deeper control from within the SmoothTool interface, right on the robot’s teach pendant.
You can make dynamic adjustments to weld parameters like amps, volts, and wire feed speed anywhere in your welding program. This gives you the flexibility to optimize for different material thicknesses or part geometries—all without reprogramming or manual tweaks.
Depending on the integration, other useful features, like wire jog, gas test, or air blow—are also available in the interface. Some of our power source integrations even support guided wizards to help set up jobs based on material type, wire selection, or process recommendations.
You’ll find a full list of our supported power sources on our website. It’s a growing list, reflecting our ongoing work to keep SmoothTool compatible with the most widely used and reliable systems on the market.
The RetroFit Kit: A Practical Option for Broader Compatibility
Not all power sources support full integration. That’s where our RetroFit Kit comes in. It’s a straightforward way to connect existing manual welding units to your robot cell.
The kit comes in three versions (Euro, Miller, and Lincoln connectors), covering most commonly used welding machines. It lets you get started with robotic welding using the equipment you already own, without needing to make big upfront investments.
The main difference from our full integrations is control. With the RetroFit Kit, you can automate the welding process, but adjustments to settings like amperage or wire speed still need to be made directly on the machine—not from the robot’s program.
Even so, the RetroFit Kit offers a practical way to begin your automation journey while maintaining flexibility for future upgrades.
Built on a Commitment to Openness
We believe cobot welding should work around your needs, not the other way around. That’s why SmoothTool is built with power source agnosticism as a core principle. We continuously expand and maintain our integrations so our customers aren’t locked into a single brand or ecosystem.
As new models come out and customer needs evolve, we stay focused on keeping SmoothTool compatible, capable, and easy to use—no matter what power source you’re working with.
In Summary
SmoothTool gives you the flexibility to automate your welding without being limited by your existing equipment. Whether you’re using a fully supported, pre-integrated power source or connecting through the RetroFit Kit, SmoothTool offers a clear path into cobot welding.
With powerful software, easy-to-use interfaces, and a strong focus on compatibility, SmoothTool helps manufacturers improve efficiency and reduce complexity—without sacrificing control or quality.
