Cutting Edge Fabrication Invests in Automated Welding

Posted August 23, 2021

Cutting Edge Fabrication (CEF) installs a new high production PerformArc robotic welding system at their Milwaukee, WI location. The pre-engineered cell features Panasonic robotics and Miller Electric welding technology, optimized for automotive, manufacturing, and fabrication applications. The A/B split station maximizes productivity allowing the operator to perform setup and part removal on one station. At the same time, welding production takes place on the other — each station is rated for 1,100 pounds and equipped with servo outboards providing part welding rotation and multi-part configurations.

“Our truck saddle weldment was the perfect candidate to introduce welding automation. The many components are tack welded into position and fixtured before robotic welding,” Keith Butze, President at Cutting Edge Fabrication, said in a statement. “The robotic cell is producing consistent, high-quality welds 2 to 3 times faster than manual welding. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and welcome automation as a long-term welding solution to serve our customers.”

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About Cutting Edge Fabrication
Cutting Edge Fabrication (CEF) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified metal fabrication company specializing in welding medium to large metal structures and components. CEF fabrication services include welding, metal forming, metal bending, plate cutting, laser cutting, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, shearing, production sawing, CNC machining, and final assembly. CEF fabrication capabilities include processing raw material to finished product fabrications, state-of-the-art laser plate cutting, high-performance production sawing, precision CNC machining, complete assembly services, and quality inspection. The company has been conducting business since 1990 in Milwaukee, WI.

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