Can portable weld fume extractors be used for robotic welding?

Portable weld fume extractors are generally designed for manual welding operations where the source of fumes is relatively localized and mobile. In robotic welding operations, the welding activities are usually fixed and highly automated, often taking place in larger, enclosed spaces. These settings frequently employ centralized fume extraction systems that are integrated into the overall welding setup, offering greater extraction capacity and efficiency. (See RoboVent Senturion™ and RoboVent Spire™.) However, some portable units, such as the RoboVent ProCube II, may be suitable for light-duty robotic weld fume extraction using on-torch extraction.