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Welding systems for structural tubes

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The robot allows for fully automated production of welded tubes

VOORTMAN Steel Machinery has launched the Voortman Fabricator, a welding system for structural steel and tubes. The new system is capable of producing the most common steel construction profiles – plates, angle irons, tubes, U-profiles, crane runway consoles – and is the world’s first welding robot that can both fit and weld. As a necessary solution to the shortage of welders, this robot allows for fully automated production of welding. Welders who perform this craftmanship can now focus on specialised welding projects instead. The welding process will no longer be interrupted, allowing for better planning and consistent quality. To further optimise production, Voortman Steel Machinery has also introduced Digi-Weld, a software solution that fully automates the welding preparation process. This saves time with its analysis and correction of 3D models for welding information at just one click. “The Voortman Fabricator can run 24 hours per day while delivering consistent quality,” said Henk Maassen van den Brink, sales director at Voortman Steel Machinery. “DIGI-WELD makes the Fabricator one of the most accessible welding system in the steel industry.” The Fabricator is easy to integrate into a workshop and does not take up much space, making it a good solution for companies facing a shortage of skilled welders. It is a useful combination of technology and skilled professionals, allowing welders to focus on more challenging welding work while the Fabricator handles repetitive and heavy welding tasks. The introduction of this technology into structural steel production can revolutionise how companies approach projects while ensuring exceptional results every time, the company said. It offers increased reliability compared to manual processes with its ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously while still maintaining accuracy and precision.

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