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Improving stainless steel tig pipe welding efficiency

Request ID: 87064

Request published:
Sep 16, 2026

Process details:

This is how the client describes their process:

An Automation Solution

I have a process in my production that I would like to automate.
I am looking for suppliers and solution proposals to help me figure out how to proceed with my automation project.

Number of fulltime operators (FTE) involved in the process:

Current number (before automation): 1.00

Expected number (after automation): 1.00

Manufactured units produced in the process per week:

Current number (before automation): 0.00

Expected number (after automation): 0.00

Deadline for Budgetary Quotes:

I need the suppliers to submit Budgetary Quotes before: Nov 06, 2026

Customer details:

This is what the client says about their current robot solution:

Location:

I need the automation solution installed at the following location:

  • United States, Dubuque
Industry:

My company is doing business in the following industry::

  • Metal & Machinery
Product:

The product that my company is producing is specified as::

  • 304 and 316 stainless steel pipe assemblies
Process types:

These are the process types that I want to automate::

Welding & Soldering
Process description:

Steps in the process that client wants to automte:

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Automation goals:

The reasons behind automating the proceses:

  • I want to increase productivity

Further explanation:

The primary objective is to improve the efficiency and productivity of stainless steel pipe welding while maintaining the weld quality required for ASME B31.3 process piping. The initial system will support one welder at one station, with a target of approximately three times the current individual output. The approach should offer opportunities for later expansion to additional welding stations.

Timeframe:

Expected timeframe for the solution to be installed:

Timeframe to install solution:

I need the automation solution to be installed: 31.03.27

Further explanation:

The client has not added any further explanation for your timeframe.