Automated Welding
Automated fitting and full-welding machine for the structural steel industry.
Voortman Fabricator | Your Solution to the Shortage of Qualified Welders
The construction industry is witnessing rapidly changing market requirements, causing several increasing challenges for structural steel fabricators. The most frequently heard challenge is the pressing need to deliver projects on schedule in combination with consistently decreasing availability of skilled fitters and welders. This is where The Voortman Fabricator comes in, a groundbreaking automatic welding system for structural steel.
Introducing the Voortman Fabricator
The Fabricator is the premier welding system for structural steel, whose flexibility lets you choose on-the-fly between Fit & Weld or only Fit. We offer the quickest turnarounds, maximum efficiency in space utilization and choice-based flexibility - that's what makes our ROI the fastest on the market.
Ensure on-schedule project with reliable and flexible welding capacity;
Access a flexible workhorse free from staffing constraints;
Achieve consistent, high-quality welds, beat material tolerances;
Secure the quickest return on investment in the market.
Compact Design and Small Footprint
Meet the ultimate solution for structural steel fabricators looking to optimize their workspace and streamline their production processes. With its tracks conveniently positioned on one side, loading and unloading are simple to complete. The Fabricator is a space-saving system that fits easily, even in smaller workshops, thanks to its compact design and small footprint.
Profile Lengths Up to 60’
Welding lengths of up to 60’. make it the ideal choice for handling large-scale welding projects. To ensure even more precision and flexibility, the tracks are exceeding the maximum welding length. This enables the robots to select an optimal track position for welding, while also avoiding singular positions. With this advanced feature, the Fabricator provides maximum efficiency and output, allowing for faster completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
Easy to Operate in Any Environment
You can load with a forklift, side loader, or overhead crane, making it easy to operate in any workshop. Choose the method that works best for your specific layout and needs.
Fast Rotations for Most Efficient Flow
Designed to deliver efficient and reliable welding, makes this the ideal system for large assemblies with multiple components. Robust main beam rotation allows for quick movement between weld positions, ensuring a maximum number of parts are attached in less time - making this the most cost-effective choice.
The Convenience of Digi-Weld
For decades, the structural steel industry has already relied on 3D Steel Engineering systems for a designing even the most complex structures. However, this technology was till recently still focused on generating 2D workshop drawings from a model. It wasn't designed with robotic welding in mind - meaning that retrieving digital weld data from engineering models is not a very straightforward task. To bridge the gap between manual and automated processing this data, we use DIGI-WELD: an innovative fully cloud based tool which unlocks the potential of fully automatic welding while maintaining accuracy and quality assurance standards. DIGI-WELD is a must for The Fabricator, providing automated weld checks & fixes to simplify the complex decision-making and assessment process of welding projects.
Every Fabricator System Includes:
Industrial, 6-axis Panasonic arc welding robot
Industrial, 6-axis Panasonic handling robot
Single ‘One Side’ Robot track type
Build-in 450A welding power source type SP-Mag / Hyper Dip
Water cooled welding torch with quick disconnect system
Compressor cooling with temperature control
Mechanical torch cleaning unit
Wire Wizard package
Rotational positioners with hydraulic clamping. Payload up to 6.000 kg / 13.227 lbs. for 3 rotators
Track for (motor driven) positioners for optimal positioning and grounding
Automatic machine calibration
Automatic Tool Center Point calibration
Part table for positioning parts to be picked up by the handling robot
Complete safety according to UL /RIA
Autonomous weld path generation from 3-D engineering model till production
DIGI-WELD work preparation software
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• Profile types main section - H, I, U & Rectangular Tubes
• Max. beam height - 23 5/8”
• Min. beam height - 3 5/32”
• Max. beam width - 15 ¾"
• Min. beam width - 3 5/32”
• Max. profile length - 60’
• Min. profile length - 9' 10 1/8”
• Max. assembly weight - 13.227 lbs
• Secondary parts - Plates, Angle (L), RHS/SHS, T, I/H, U, Welded T's
• Max. payload handling robot - 441 lbs
• Max. welding gap - 1/8”
• Height gantry - 11’
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