Rogue Robot

[Accutron]

Beep beep beep

[Detrus]

Made in Americuh but derp turk ar juurbs!

[GarageIron]

Beep beep beep

"Made in America"

*not by Americans, by robots. Why pay a real tradesman?.

[Skidmarx]

"Made in America"

*not by Americans, by robots. Why pay a real tradesmen?.

Cuz' robots don't complain about wages or working conditions, can't form unions and go on strike. At least not yet.

[User893402]

"Made in America"

*not by Americans, by robots. Why pay a real tradesmen?.

Who do you think made the robot? Or the robot that made the robot? Or the robot that made the robot that made the robot? Or ...

[morebarbell]

I thought that the Terminator movies would have opened people's eyes.

[triplechris]

Well that settles it, I won't be buying Rogue now. I encourage all of you to do the same.

[Accutron]

I like how the Robot has its own little work station. It should have its own name tag. And go the Christmas parties and all that, be part of the team.

[urbanlifter]

I live in Ohio and support Rogue, I encourage you all to do the same and stop being caddy about a company using new technology to become more efficient. These machines still have to be monitored, calibrated, and serviced by human beings. But if you decide not to support them no worries, I'll just have to buy more stuff

This came today, nice! (Monster Grip Triangle)

[ProtienandIron]

Agreed.^

[Keetman]

I live in Ohio and support Rogue, I encourage you all to do the same and stop being caddy about a company using new technology to become more efficient. These machines still have to be monitored, calibrated, and serviced by human beings. But if you decide not to support them no worries, I'll just have to buy more stuff

This came today, nice! (Monster Grip Triangle).....

I'm with you as well.


Not sure I understand the hate..... at least on this point.

I have heard on here that they might not treat their employees well and that would give me concern, but I haven't heard any confirmation. I understand trying to streamline and cut costs....you don't go into business to pay employees....but you should take care of the people you entrust with your business when possible.

Rogue Robot doesn't bother me..... unless it can think, then I'm skeered.

[KalleA]

Yeah! Down with the robots!

What's happening to our world all of a sudden? Using tools and machinery that improve productivity and quality!? That's no way to beat the Chinese!

American Power Racks should be hand made! Properly handmade. Without machines. By blacksmiths, starting with iron ore and a hot furnace. Frankly, that's how I assumed everything was made, but now, having seen the Rogue robot, I'm becoming afraid that some bastard will come up with a way of making steel tubing in a factory and putting honest American blacksmiths out of work. That would be horrible! Thank God, they will still have enough work from shoeing horses. Surely nobody will ever replace the horse!

Progress? Humbug! Who needs it?



Really?

Does anyone see the irony in dissing welding robots (a technology older than the internet and personal computers) on an internet forum?



Here's a tip, if you are concerned about modern mass production techniques putting real tradesmen out of work: be careful buying anything made after 1760.


Cheers

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[GarageIron]

There is no hate... my comment was meant to be taken lightly. I've bought lots of their stuff. Some is good, some is junk. If that robot welded my deadlift jack it certainly does need to be monitored, serviced and by human beings because it is a piece of $hit. On the other hand my R3 was well built. I understand the need for technology but given the choice, I'd prefer to buy equipment that is made by a person rather than a machine. Well, except for cars maybe... that would be pricey

Is that thing even a welder?

[BloodType3R]

At least Crossfit will be first to go.

[urbanlifter]

Sad to hear, hopefully they treat their employees well, seems like they are increasing in size so maybe its partly due to growing pains and some disgruntled employees? Either way seems like Rogue has branded a great image and reputation for producing high quality stuff. Cant wait to put the Monster Triangle to the test later on tonight, I have been obsessed with "fat grip" stuff lately since I got turned on to an Elite Fat Grip Swiss bar.....

Edit: nice one above, haha

[Accutron]

There is no hate... my comment was meant to be taken lightly. I've bought lots of their stuff. Some is good, some is junk. If that robot welded my deadlift jack it certainly does need to be monitored, serviced and by human beings because it is a piece of $hit. On the other hand my R3 was well built. I understand the need for technology but given the choice, I'd prefer to buy equipment that is made by a person rather than a machine. Well, except for cars maybe... that would be pricey

Is that thing even a welder?

Seriously. I think I have seen an R3 on a rotisserie by hand. Its an equipment forum, I dont recall reading many posts about "inside the shop" or what companies do what, so its interesting to me. Ive seen SNPs shop and welding table, but that is a one-man smaller operation.

Anyay @ GI, from ********:
"That is a good issue to discuss - If we don't use robotic welders on high volume items we run a serious risk of inconsistency in welds, missing welds and burning our guys out. Our manual weld tables stay very busy with the new products we bring out!"

[Accutron]

Sad to hear, hopefully they treat their employees well, seems like they are increasing in size so maybe its partly due to growing pains and some disgruntled employees? Either way seems like Rogue has branded a great image and reputation for producing high quality stuff. Cant wait to put the Monster Triangle to the test later on tonight, I have been obsessed with "fat grip" stuff lately since I got turned on to an Elite Fat Grip Swiss bar.....

Edit: nice one above, haha

For sure Rogue is not UNICEF they have to do things the best way they can to turn a profit. Ive seen the laser machine used to cut holes (YouTube has all kinds of vids on this). Ive seen inside some powedercoat shops, etc. It just interesting to see how things are made.

Those other drop in slotted stainless racks are all laser cut too, if you have never seen on Youtube its fun to watch.

[twodog]

I took everything written above as tongue in cheek. Everytime I have dealt with Rogue, I have been satisfied in the end. If you don't like the product, and it's reasonable, Bill always seems to find a way to make you happy. Like everything else in this world, not everything is going to be perfect, it's customer servive on returns and figuring out solutions that rules the roost.

Alongside Dean Best, Glenn Pendlay, Bill Ennis and a few others, Rogue Customer Service has been spot on.

[morebarbell]

I thought that the Terminator movies would have opened people's eyes....

We're doomed!
...

It's only a matter of time.

...from ********:
"That is a good issue to discuss - If we don't use robotic welders on high volume items we run a serious risk of inconsistency in welds, missing welds and burning our guys out. Our manual weld tables stay very busy with the new products we bring out!"

Powerblock also uses a robot welder. In 2020, Rogue and Powerblock become subsidiaries of Skynet.

"Robot welder to weld the Elite set"

[GarageIron]

It looks like our fears have been realized... I knew I recognized that Robot (aka Number 5). He has broken free from the plant in Ohio and is on the loose. First stop - Accutron's place. I'll be in my shelter.

No Disassemble.

[AttyGuy]

Robots? What's wrong with robots? I'd like one to do my lifting for me, so I can get toned on the unicycle.

[Detrus]

Seriously Rogue says the robot is there to weld more consistently than a human could. Robot welders are very common. I remember watching some documentary about welding pipes, possibly for oil pipeline. Robots took care of most of the work while a socially inept welding virtuoso was pleased he didn't have to deal with so many incompetent human welders.

And now

[morebarbell]

Robots? What's wrong with robots? I'd like one to do my lifting for me, so I can get toned on the unicycle.

Soon to be available at Planet Fitness:

[AttyGuy]

Sweet! With lifting and unicycling out of the way, I'll have more time to eat pizza and contemplate what to do with my nice body and what I can do with it.

[Accutron]

It looks like our fears have been realized... I knew I recognized that Robot (aka Number 5). He has broken free from the plant in Ohio and is on the loose. First stop - Accutron's place. I'll be in my shelter.
No Disassemble.
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+1, it doesn't like us joking about it, we can escape to hang out in the desert bunker with Sarah Connor. LOL.

[HealthNutMD]

Just watched a cool 8 episode series called "The Men Who Built America" Good to watch.

[RandyMcdonald]

Next thing you know they will be lifting our weights for us.

[817boy]

so built in america can mean built by machines built in another country?

I rather R have actual americans building there stuff but to each their own

[KalleA]

Is that thing even a welder?

Yes, he is a welder. A multi-axis arc welding robot. Welding robots have been around since the 1960's, longer than most members on this forum have been around, so he's not exactly revolutionary high tech either.

Here he is with some of his friends, building you a car:



Cheers

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[jackbravo]