Welding & Material Joining

Applications

We design and build custom automated Welding/Material Joining Solutions for a wide range of applications and materials, from steel to aluminum to even plastic. PRE-TEC’s joining solutions allow humans to work in partnership with robotics for faster, more consistent output, combining processes into a single cell to deliver a complete part ready for downstream operation. From the most basic automated solution to high-output multi-process solutions, we’ve got you covered.

Dual Zone Systems

PRE-TEC’s line-up of Dual Zone FASweld® Standard Robotic Weld Cells are affordable, expandable, easy-to-use, and constructed of the highest quality industrial components. Each weld cell is pre-engineered, allowing for rapid delivery and installation time, while maintaining a small footprint with single-piece platform.

Each weld cell is pre-engineered, allowing for rapid delivery and installation time, while maintaining a small footprint with single-piece platform.

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Highlights

The FASweld® 1 weld cell is a dual-zone fixed table system with two welding zones and removable flat tables. The optional single or 2-axis Servo Positioner can be suited as required (longer/shorter length & swing diameters).
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The FASweld® 2 is the optimum solution when the parts to be welded are small, but need to be automatically positioned during a weld cycle, and when the welding needs to be completed in several sub-components before final welding.
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FASweld® 3 is one of our most popular systems. Built with flexibility and modularity, FASweld® 3 systems are easy to install and completely customizable as needs change.
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High Production Systems

Welding cells with two work areas, combining robotics with human workers. Integrated zones allow for higher production. PRE-TEC’s line-up of High Production FASweld® Standard Robotic Weld Cells are affordable, expandable, easy-to-use, and constructed of the highest quality industrial components. Our pre-engineered cells include FASWeld 4 (two-position Ferris wheel), FASWeld 5 (turntable cell with dual mounted headstock/tailstock rotating positioners), and FASWeld 6 (flat-top turntable with two loading zones).

PRE-TEC’s line-up of High Production FASweld® Standard Robotic Weld Cells are affordable, expandable, easy-to-use, and constructed of the highest quality industrial components.

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Highlights

The FASweld® 4 Flexible Ferris Wheel System weld cell allows for safe and efficient load and unload of two 78.8" x 56" welding zones.
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Turntable welding cell with dual mounted headstock/tailstock rotating positioners
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Collaborative Systems

Cobot welding systems have become a staple in modern fabrication shops due to their size, time to implement and ease of programming. PRE-TEC has partnered with APT Manufacturing and Lincoln Electric to offer you the power pack and configuration that best suits your production environment.  Our team will help you select the correct welding solution to ensure your move to automation is smooth and productive.  See how these simple systems can impact your operation.

FASWELD® CRX

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Compact Systems

The FASweld® MINI compact system is a simple, viable cost effective alternative to higher production systems. It is a great option for smaller fabrication facilities with limited space or larger facilities with multiple small run operations.

FASWELD® MINI

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Custom Systems

Many material joining applications require unique engineering to accommodate manufacturing constraints. Using fundamental design principles, we create custom solutions to manage your production requirements. PRE-TEC has developed many unique application solutions requiring custom material joining, from safes to fuel tanks, wind turbines, boilers, custom automotive parts, well casings, mining machinery, heavy equipment—you name it!
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Highlights

Material handling is required when automating high production lines that include material joining. Done right, the synergy gained by designing both in a custom welding cell will increase your manufacturing efficiency and profitability. The following system shows an example of those principles in action.
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Case Study

The Complex Angles Solution

The Problem

A customer came to us with uniquely-designed frames with highly complex angles that were posing a challenge to process automation. To achieve the required results for the end product, they were being forced to hand weld these frames, increasing the time required in production..

The Approach

To change this limitation and move toward automation, the customer teamed up with PRE-TEC’s welding engineers to first develop a concept and then construct a full production automated welding system. The unique design with a full 14 axes of motion uses two robots and a drop center positioner to fully reach and automate all difficult to weld areas on the entire frame. Each robot uses 2D IRvision guidance to ensure proper part fit up and weld verification.

One of the main features that streamlines the automation is the ability to change out the entire fixture and frame at the same time using an automated coupling device. This allows fabricators to load and unload fixtures with only a slight pause between frames.

The Result

According to the customer, “the system PRE-TEC delivered not only brought the fabricated component output to the next level with a reduction in labor cost per unit, but also does so with the high level of quality expected in [our product].” The customer has since added another of these systems to their line.

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Services

PRE-TEC has a well-trained, experienced team of technicians, offering unrivaled service and support.  Our offerings include installation, support, product training, preventative maintenance programs, spare parts and ongoing service, support, and consultation services.  We are a nationally recognized customer support and service provider with a customer-centered philosophy.

Our Services Include:

  • Flexible Automation Solutions Engineering
  • Installation Support
  • Product Training
  • Maintenance
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