Arc-On Time Productivity Estimator

Compare today’s manual arc-on time against an automated SAW column & boom. Uses published industry operator-factor ranges — directional, not a quote.

current arc-on time
~85%
SAW column & boom (70–100%)
extra productive arc-hours per week

Operator-factor ranges: SMAW 25–40%, MIG 50–70%, automated SAW 70–100% (industry duty-cycle data, weldfabworld / The Fabricator). Real gains vary by part, joint and shop.

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